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Title: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 03, 2012, 01:10:54 PM
My family is doing a Thanksgiving potluck on Monday.

I need to bring a dish, but here's the trouble. Half the people there are vegetarians.  :(

Anyways- I want to bring a dish that everyone can enjoy. I need suggestions.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 03, 2012, 01:11:36 PM
Oh- and they don't eat fish either.

And someone is already bringing a squash dish.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: witchypoo on October 03, 2012, 01:37:39 PM
do they eat cheese?  i have a delicious wild mushroom lasagna recipe, but it calls for milk and cheese.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 03, 2012, 01:41:51 PM
do they eat cheese?  i have a delicious wild mushroom lasagna recipe, but it calls for milk and cheese.
A few don't eat wheat
 >:(
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: onawhim on October 03, 2012, 01:47:34 PM
How about a salad?  Something with quinoa or lentils?   Or maybe cranberry sauce  :P
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Magic Microbe on October 03, 2012, 01:51:48 PM
Then you need a vegetable dish. How about a salad. I like to do asparagus, green, bean, tomato and feta salad.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 03, 2012, 01:55:01 PM
I like cooking. They're expecting me to cook something.
 :(
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: merigayle on October 03, 2012, 01:58:14 PM
http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2011/11/navas-hearty-lentil-and-mushroom-shepherds-pie.html (http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2011/11/navas-hearty-lentil-and-mushroom-shepherds-pie.html)

i made this with coconut milk http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/vegetarian-korma/detail.aspx (http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/vegetarian-korma/detail.aspx)

spinach or kale are fine in this http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/02/polenta-lasagna-with-portabellas-and.html (http://blog.fatfreevegan.com/2007/02/polenta-lasagna-with-portabellas-and.html) I make my own polenta though, which takes like 10 minutes.

this may be dinner tonight, always good and easy http://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/stuffed-shells/ (http://www.pbs.org/food/fresh-tastes/stuffed-shells/)

Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 03, 2012, 02:01:27 PM
 :-*
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: merigayle on October 03, 2012, 02:07:03 PM
:-*
i have vegetarian and vegan recipes to last you a lifetime! GET ON PINTEREST! LOL
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: onawhim on October 03, 2012, 02:07:24 PM
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/roasted-pumpkin-salad-recipe.html (http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/roasted-pumpkin-salad-recipe.html)

or how about a ratatouille?
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Magic Microbe on October 03, 2012, 02:09:57 PM
Vegan potato leek soup?
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 03, 2012, 02:11:58 PM
i have vegetarian and vegan recipes to last you a lifetime! GET ON PINTEREST! LOL
I'm not welcome on Pintrest. I'm not a housewife or gay man.

 :'(
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Run Amok on October 03, 2012, 02:13:14 PM
I was going to say that this looks fantastic, but it doesn't meet the "no wheat" requirement. It sitll looks fantatsic though, so I'm posting it anyway: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crispy-baked-kale-with-gruyere-cheese (http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/crispy-baked-kale-with-gruyere-cheese)

I wonder if you could sub potatoes for the bread? Or maybe roasted cauliflower? GF bread? I dunno.

I love this dish! http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Garbanzo-Beans-and-Garlic-with-Swiss-Chard-241110 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Roasted-Garbanzo-Beans-and-Garlic-with-Swiss-Chard-241110)

This recipe is a big hit with my friends: http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Risotto-with-Leeks-Shiitake-Mushrooms-and-Truffles-239801 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Risotto-with-Leeks-Shiitake-Mushrooms-and-Truffles-239801)

I also have a recipe, at home, for a really yummy polenta casserole thingy that's made with greens and goatcheese. I can dig it out if that sounds interesting.

If I'm going to an "away" thanksgiving and bringing something to share, I make roasted acorn squash that I stuff with veggie stuffing. But, again, you have the issue of the non-wheat eaters. You could do a wild rice stuffing instead, I guess.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: onawhim on October 03, 2012, 02:13:39 PM
How about a fabulous dessert?  Do you bake?
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: merigayle on October 03, 2012, 02:14:04 PM
I'm not welcome on Pintrest. I'm not a housewife or gay man.

 :'(
:hug:
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 03, 2012, 02:18:37 PM
How about a fabulous dessert?  Do you bake?
No. But my Girlfriend does.
Maybe she can bake something, I'll cook something and we'll both bring wine and beer and we'll totally be the heroes.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: onawhim on October 03, 2012, 02:21:33 PM
No. But my Girlfriend does.
Maybe she can bake something, I'll cook something and we'll both bring wine and beer and we'll totally be the heroes.

 :ok:
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Ice Cream on October 03, 2012, 05:01:10 PM
For us in the US, this is a little early...
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Run Amok on October 03, 2012, 05:06:55 PM
For us in the US, this is a little early...

I love tg and tg food. I'm always ready to talk about TG!
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: diablita on October 03, 2012, 08:22:48 PM
do they eat cheese?  i have a delicious wild mushroom lasagna recipe, but it calls for milk and cheese.

please for to post this recipe
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: moroccangirl on October 03, 2012, 09:42:01 PM
Uh, hello! Why has no one suggested sweet potato casserole?! With extra marshmallows! :)

**Seriously though, I make my SPC with a pecan mixture on top. Yummy!
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: diablita on October 03, 2012, 10:11:11 PM
I make mine with bourbon in it
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: merigayle on October 04, 2012, 07:42:53 AM
Uh, hello! Why has no one suggested sweet potato casserole?! With extra marshmallows! :)

**Seriously though, I make my SPC with a pecan mixture on top. Yummy!
cause it is not vegetarian!!! :D
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: caribougrrl on October 04, 2012, 08:42:15 AM
sweetfeed's chickpea romesco is seriously delicious: http://chrunners.net/forum/index.php?topic=37506.0 (http://chrunners.net/forum/index.php?topic=37506.0)

and some other good vegan recipes in that thread
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: caribougrrl on October 04, 2012, 08:49:02 AM
what about megadarra?
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 04, 2012, 09:23:23 AM
I remembered an awesome dish that I love and is distinctly me.

Sauteed Kale and Parsnips.

I might make an additional side with sauteed or roasted brussel sprouts.

MG- I brought my sweet mash last Passover, and I don't want to be the guy who can't mix it up. ;)
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Shadow38 on October 04, 2012, 09:58:57 AM
Easy and tasty broccoli and cheese casserole (my kids, now in their 20s, still request this every year)

Two large frozen bags of broccoli
About 1.5 cans of cream of chicken (or cream of whatever) soup
a little milk to mix with the soup
Box or bag of croutons (we like the cheese & garlic)
and one package of sliced american cheese

Put the frozen broccoli in a 9 x 13 (or bigger) dish or pan
Mix the soup with enough milk to make it pourable, and then pour it over the broccoli (usually 1.5 cans is just right)
Put sliced cheese over top
Top with croutons
Cover with foil and bake at 350 for about 45 minutes, then remove the foil and bake another 15 minutes.

That's it. For those of us that aren't very inclined to compete with chefs and foodies, this works great.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: LilyLily on October 07, 2012, 08:34:30 AM
Cauliflower Gratin - Barefoot Contessa recipe.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: BonitaApplebum on October 07, 2012, 08:23:37 PM
this is one of my go to Thanksgiving dishes, I recommend it on here pretty much every year.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Scalloped-Onions-Leeks-and-Shallots-10831 (http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/Scalloped-Onions-Leeks-and-Shallots-10831)

Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Run Amok on October 08, 2012, 12:08:26 AM
What'd you make?
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 08, 2012, 11:24:08 AM
Sauteed kale and parsnips.
It's an awesome dish that is a pretty consistent hit with my friends.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Run Amok on October 08, 2012, 02:30:08 PM
Recipe?
Title: Re: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 08, 2012, 02:36:29 PM
Recipe?
nope.
But if you come over, ill serve it, and if you can figure out the recipe by taste, I'll confirm it.

Sent from my Droid RAZR with apologies for autocorrect.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Run Amok on October 09, 2012, 12:14:48 AM
nope.
But if you come over, ill serve it, and if you can figure out the recipe by taste, I'll confirm it.

Sent from my Droid RAZR with apologies for autocorrect.

 :skep:
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: crazypants on October 09, 2012, 08:37:44 AM
Before.
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25956469/Photos/kale1.jpg)


After
(https://dl.dropbox.com/u/25956469/Photos/kale2.jpg)

I made two because my mom wouldn't eat it if it had garlic, and my girlfriend can't really eat things with oil right now- she's having stomach issues.
 :(

BUT, RA...

I take the kale and chop it coarsely. I leave out the stems which tend to be bitter.
I chop parsnips into small cubes
I heat an element to high
<Traditional Option>
Drizzel 1-2 table spoons of olive oil to coat the pan and add minced fresh garlic. Fry until garlic is cooked
</Traditional Option>
Add 2/3 cup vegetable stock.
Toss all kale into a fry pan
Throw in parsnips
Lid it tightly for 5 minutes.

Stir and reduce heat to simmer for 5 minutes.
Season TYT (Sea Salt, Worcestershire sauce, Black pepper, crushed chiles)
Simmer until liquid is evaporated.

Things to remember: If your kale is bitter, season it more. Especially salt/stock.
Title: Re: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP!
Post by: Run Amok on October 09, 2012, 12:01:21 PM
Sounds delicious! Greens can be super bitter this time of year, for sure. I like to buy the pre-washed bags of mixed greens but they are too hit or miss right now. After things start freezing the greens get much less bitter.