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Duncan
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Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1175
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 8:50 pm: | 
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We are having an "orphan" over for thanksgiving who is a vegetarian. Being carnivores ourselves we are looking for a suggestion as to what to offer by way of a main course. We have some ideas but no idea what would be appropriate.
Any thoughts are welcome!!
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Wayne Gretzky
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imacgrandma
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Username: Imacgrandma
Post Number: 183
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 9:28 pm: |
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As a vegetarian, I have no trouble filling up at a Thanksgiving dinner. If you have the usual variety of potatoes and vegetables, your guest should do fine. Then there's hor d'oevres (spelling?) and pie, etc. No problem. But you could put some type of salmon dish on the table, if it would make you feel better. |
Duncan
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Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1177
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 9:56 pm: |
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except this fella is pretty strict. But thanks for the reassurance on the other stuff. The table will be well dressed!q
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Wayne Gretzky
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Hank Zona
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Username: Hankzona
Post Number: 857
Registered: 3-2002
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 10:00 pm: |
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roasted acorn squash, halved, stuffed with mixed vegetables...makes a nice presentation, looks seasonal too. |
Megan
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Username: Megan
Post Number: 12
Registered: 8-2003
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 10:08 pm: |
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If you need a protein, try legumes. Chick peas or lentils with a little seasoning can make a simple, healthy dish. (You can skip the phony turkeys!) |
maaaa
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Username: Maaaa
Post Number: 96
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Friday, November 21, 2003 - 10:11 pm: |
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Given that salmon has a face and a mom, most vegetarians wouldn't consider eating it. We're a vegetarian household and, though we've tried the "Tofurky" route, I wouldn't recommend it. Apart from the turkey, most traditional Thanksgiving foods are vegetarian and more than sufficient for a wonderful meal, though it will be somewhat lacking in protein. But it's only one meal........ Oh, you might want to consider baking some stuffing in a separate baking dish (not in the turkey). It's not Thanksgiving without stuffing. |
gemini
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Username: Gemini
Post Number: 222
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 6:47 am: |
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We had vegetarians at our family thanksgiving for my whole childhood; aunt and uncle were those extreme vegetarians, forgive me I forgot the word. We made eggplant parm (breaded w/o eggs) and eggless noodles for pasta. They loved it year after year. |
viva
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Username: Viva
Post Number: 323
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 7:20 am: |
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How about Eggplant Lasagne?
http://food.epicurious.com/run/recipe/view?id=108733 |
Mergele
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Username: Mergele
Post Number: 27
Registered: 7-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 8:47 am: |
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Over the years, there's almost always been one family member or 'orphan' doing the veggie thing... In our house, the solution was to add a pile of stuffed shells, or veggie lasagne to the menu.
"Cats climb because being ruler of all you survey sucks when all you survey is ankles." -- Unknown
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curb
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Username: Curb
Post Number: 352
Registered: 1-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 9:05 am: |
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How about a head of lettuce. |
shh
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Username: Shh
Post Number: 766
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 9:19 am: |
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I'd also suggest adding a pasta course/dish. Something simple could work, or you could buy more "elegant" fresh tortellini or ravioli with various stuffings like mushrooms, different cheeses, etc. I know Costco has a variety of them (and lots of other vegetarian choices) in the refrigerated section by the "sushi" platters, and also in the freezer section . I used to have a recipe for pasta with sage and butternut squash, which would fit the fall theme. I'm sure if you searched on epicurious.com or other sites you could find some recipes. Or, a hearty soup (made without chicken broth!) could work. That, along with the vegetable sides and salad would make a very nice meal. |
SoOrLady
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Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 168
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 9:21 am: |
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It's important to know the degree of vegitarianism... strict vegans eat nothing remotely connected with animals.. this includes milk, butter, cheese & eggs. |
lseltzer
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Username: Lseltzer
Post Number: 1925
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 9:46 am: |
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Mmmm... Tofu Turkey...
There's always pumpkin pie. Of course, pumpkins sometimes have faces on them too. |
albert
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Username: Albert
Post Number: 1
Registered: 6-2002
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 10:38 am: |
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QUORN Cutlets available at Whole Foods - Try them; they taste way better than 'Tofurkey' - Just make sure you have some vegetarian gravy to go with them. |
cam1
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Username: Cam1
Post Number: 64
Registered: 6-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 8:35 pm: |
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Quorn also makes a roast, very good. Taste and texture very turkey like. Whole foods also carries a powered veg chicken flavored gravey mix (Hain i think) which, when prepared with milk rather than water, is quite good. The two together do the trick for us.
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Lydia
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Username: Lydial
Post Number: 189
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Saturday, November 22, 2003 - 10:26 pm: |
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I'm a recently lapsed vegetarian (20+ years) I always found plenty to eat at Thanksgiving. I wasn't Vegan, so butter and eggs were fine. The WORST was our "Tofurky Year", everyone choked it down and I felt awful! Tofurkey is the yukkiest, rubberiest, weirdest colored protein-gelatenous mess I've ever eaten.
Most vegetarians I know are happy to eat around the turkey and not call attention to themselves. I usually hid my slice of turkey under the mashed potatoes and no one was the wiser. Wimpy, yeah, but Thanksgiving is a day for fowl-eatin' carnivores - the hard-core veggies alert you ahead of time and bring their own vittles. Enjoy and don't stress.
Bon Appetite! |
psychobabbler
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Username: Psychobabbler
Post Number: 166
Registered: 2-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 2:37 pm: |
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20 year vegetarian here - I say go with the stuffed acorn squash - or perhaps, check out this month's issue of the Vegetarian Times - they always have some great holiday recipes. Good luck! |
Duncan
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Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1184
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Sunday, November 23, 2003 - 6:12 pm: |
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Thanks to one and all for the suggestions. I am really thankful to have access to so many helpful people. We are going to do the stuffed acorn squash, it just sounds fun to make!
I wish everyone a healthy happy Thanksgiving filled with friends, family, and music.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Wayne Gretzky
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Wendyn
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Username: Wendyn
Post Number: 65
Registered: 9-2002
| | Posted on Monday, November 24, 2003 - 2:23 pm: |
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Here is a recipie for stuffed acorn squash...
http://food.cookinglight.com/cooking/display/recipefinder.dyn?action=displayReci pe&recipe_id=522236
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NCJanow(akaLibraryLady)
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Username: Librarylady
Post Number: 1097
Registered: 5-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 24, 2003 - 9:44 pm: |
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Wendyn, The site is blocked unless you are a subscriber to Cooking light or AOL.} Can you post the recipe, please?
NCJ aka LibraryLady
On a coffee break..or something like it.
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Duncan
Citizen
Username: Duncanrogers
Post Number: 1189
Registered: 12-2001
| | Posted on Monday, November 24, 2003 - 9:53 pm: |
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You can make the Maple Corn Bread and toast it ahead. Roast the squash and refrigerate it up to 2 days. All you'll have to do on Thanksgiving day is assemble the dish and bake it.
7 1/2 cups (1/2-inch) cubed Maple Corn Bread
Cooking spray
5 acorn squash (about 1 pound each)
4 cups boiling water, divided
1 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup dried currants
2 teaspoons olive oil
1 cup finely chopped onion
1 cup finely chopped celery
1 cup finely chopped carrot
2 tablespoons chopped fresh sage
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup vegetable broth
1/4 cup chopped pecans, toasted
2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh parsley
3/4 teaspoon fine sea salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Preheat oven to 400°.
Arrange corn bread cubes in a single layer on a jelly roll pan coated with cooking spray. Bake at 400° for 30 minutes or until corn bread is toasted, stirring twice. Set aside.
Decrease oven temperature to 350°.
Cut each squash in half lengthwise, and discard the seeds and membranes. Place the squash, cut sides down, in a 13 x 9-inch baking pan. Coat the squash with cooking spray. Pour 2 cups of boiling water over squash. Cover and bake at 350° for 20 minutes. Remove the squash from pan.
Place cranberries, currants, and 2 cups boiling water in a bowl. Cover and let stand 30 minutes. Drain.
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion; saute 5 minutes. Add celery, carrot, sage, and garlic; saute 3 minutes.
Combine toasted corn bread cubes, cranberry mixture, onion mixture, broth, and remaining ingredients in a bowl, tossing to coat.
Spoon about 1 1/2 cups dressing mixture into each squash half. Place the squash halves in pan, cut sides up.
Bake at 350° for 30 minutes or until the tip of a knife pierces squash easily.
"You miss 100% of the shots you don't take"
Wayne Gretzky
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SoOrLady
Citizen
Username: Soorlady
Post Number: 175
Registered: 9-2003
| | Posted on Tuesday, November 25, 2003 - 8:49 am: |
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Duncan - and the recipie for Maple Corn Bread is...? Please. Your recipie post sounds amazingly delicious!
Fun TG link:
http://213.52.196.82/viewcard.asp?code=0183913358 |
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