Author Topic: Thanksgiving Dishes. HELP! (Read 14623 times)

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.

crazypants · « **Reply #1 on:** October 03, 2012, 01:11:36 PM »

Oh- and they don't eat fish either.

And someone is already bringing a squash dish.

witchypoo · « **Reply #2 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.

crazypants · « **Reply #3 on:** October 03, 2012, 01:41:51 PM »

Quote from: 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.

A few don't eat wheat

onawhim · « **Reply #4 on:** October 03, 2012, 01:47:34 PM »

How about a salad? Something with quinoa or lentils? Or maybe cranberry sauce

Magic Microbe · « **Reply #5 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.

crazypants · « **Reply #6 on:** October 03, 2012, 01:55:01 PM »

I like cooking. They're expecting me to cook something.

merigayle · « **Reply #7 on:** October 03, 2012, 01:58:14 PM »

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

spinach or kale are fine in this 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/

crazypants · « **Reply #8 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:01:27 PM »

merigayle · « **Reply #9 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:07:03 PM »

Quote from: Horrible Peanut on October 03, 2012, 02:01:27 PM

i have vegetarian and vegan recipes to last you a lifetime! GET ON PINTEREST! LOL

onawhim · « **Reply #10 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:07:24 PM »

http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/roasted-pumpkin-salad-recipe.html

or how about a ratatouille?

Magic Microbe · « **Reply #11 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:09:57 PM »

Vegan potato leek soup?

crazypants · « **Reply #12 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:11:58 PM »

Quote from: merigayle on October 03, 2012, 02:07:03 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.

Run Amok · « **Reply #13 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

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

This recipe is a big hit with my friends: 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.

onawhim · « **Reply #14 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:13:39 PM »

How about a fabulous dessert? Do you bake?

merigayle · « **Reply #15 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:14:04 PM »

Quote from: Horrible Peanut on October 03, 2012, 02:11:58 PM

I'm not welcome on Pintrest. I'm not a housewife or gay man.

crazypants · « **Reply #16 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:18:37 PM »

Quote from: onawhim on October 03, 2012, 02:13:39 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.

onawhim · « **Reply #17 on:** October 03, 2012, 02:21:33 PM »

Quote from: Horrible Peanut on October 03, 2012, 02:18:37 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.

Ice Cream · « **Reply #18 on:** October 03, 2012, 05:01:10 PM »

For us in the US, this is a little early...

Run Amok · « **Reply #19 on:** October 03, 2012, 05:06:55 PM »

Quote from: Ice Cream on October 03, 2012, 05:01:10 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!

diablita · « **Reply #20 on:** October 03, 2012, 08:22:48 PM »

Quote from: 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.

please for to post this recipe

moroccangirl · « **Reply #21 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!

diablita · « **Reply #22 on:** October 03, 2012, 10:11:11 PM »

I make mine with bourbon in it

merigayle · « **Reply #23 on:** October 04, 2012, 07:42:53 AM »

Quote from: 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!

cause it is not vegetarian!!!

caribougrrl · « **Reply #24 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:42:15 AM »

sweetfeed's chickpea romesco is seriously delicious: http://chrunners.net/forum/index.php?topic=37506.0

and some other good vegan recipes in that thread

caribougrrl · « **Reply #25 on:** October 04, 2012, 08:49:02 AM »

what about megadarra?

crazypants · « **Reply #26 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.

Shadow38 · « **Reply #27 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.

LilyLily · « **Reply #28 on:** October 07, 2012, 08:34:30 AM »

Cauliflower Gratin - Barefoot Contessa recipe.

BonitaApplebum · « **Reply #29 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

Run Amok · « **Reply #30 on:** October 08, 2012, 12:08:26 AM »

What'd you make?

crazypants · « **Reply #31 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.

Run Amok · « **Reply #32 on:** October 08, 2012, 02:30:08 PM »

Recipe?

crazypants · « **Reply #33 on:** October 08, 2012, 02:36:29 PM »

Quote from: Run Amok on October 08, 2012, 02:30:08 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.

Run Amok · « **Reply #34 on:** October 09, 2012, 12:14:48 AM »

Quote from: Horrible Peanut on October 08, 2012, 02:36:29 PM

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.

crazypants · « **Reply #35 on:** October 09, 2012, 08:37:44 AM »

Before.

After

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.

Run Amok · « **Reply #36 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.

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