Thanksgiving Ideas?

[misledyouth00]

Is anyone doing a non-tofurkey American Thanksgiving? I’m going to my husband’s omnivorous aunt and uncles’ house and I’d like to bring something tastier and nicer than tofurkey. Plus, the consistency always kinda weirded me out.

What are you all doing?

Comments

[neva_butterfly]

Something really good but I never used a recipe are pot pies.

I made a pastry crust and put it in little pie pans. I cooked my filling for a while on the stove top, cubed tofu, garlic, onion, carrot, celery and green peas cooked in a savory gravy (veggie bullion, corn starch, olive oil, and nutritional yeast). Then I put it in my pie shells, put pastry over the tops and baked them until golden brown on top. Labor instensive, but very good.

[glazed_glitter]

i really like tofurky so i always do that, but i've also thought that these look like a delicious alternative: seitan roulade with chestnut stuffing

[misledyouth00]

Ha, I have that saved and considered doing it too!

[cherrystreet021]

I suggest doing a loaf from the Magic loaf studio (http://www.veganlunchbox.com/loaf_studio.html), if you stick to like sage and thymy and rosemary type herbs than you end up with a very savory (almost stuffing flavor) loaf that is delicious!

[misledyouth00]

I always meant to try one of them but haven't gotten around to it.
What combos worked best for you?

Thanks!

[ghostlantern]

every year on thanksgiving my mother makes quinoa croquets with mushroom sauce from vegan with a vengeance. they're amazing and delicious and omni-friendly :)

[renagrrl7]

Well, I make all the veg sides for Thanksgiving, so here's what I've decided:

- green bean casserole
- the roasted sweet potatoes from Modern Vegetarian Table
- garlic mashed potatoes
- my golden gravy

My gram also makes a traditional Filipino roasted eggplant salad and steamed fresh veggies, like broccoli, cauliflower and carrots. I'm not big on "replacing" turkey, especially since I'm the only veg type, so I just "eat around" it instead.