DISQUS

Corinne · 1 year ago

I couldn't believe how big those pigs were! They were all snuggling inside the barn, napping and huddled close to keep warm. It was adorable! I challenge anyone to spend time with those animals and not realize that they deserve to enjoy life just as much as we do! Its so easy to make that choice when you taste food like the amazing meal we ate that day. Vegan is delicious! I felt so lucky to have played a part in supporting WFAS and I can't wait for next year's Thanksliving:) ps-Sponsoring an animal at WFAS is a great gift for any animal lover!! Check out their website:)

Lindsay · 1 year ago

Hey Sexy Momma!! I've been inspired for several dishes here:
http://www.101cookbooks.com/archives/vegan-than...
Lots of good ideas for a center dish among others...!

sandrajoseph · 1 year ago

OH, girl...I love this topic. It's so challenging to please the fam and stay true to your own way a of eating. I'm cooking for ten meat eaters and my big switcharoo is putting Earth Balance in the mashed potatoes instead of real butter. I might wimp out though, because I'm scared it won't taste right to them.

I definitely think you should give the in-laws a main event dish! Keep things as familiar as possible so they don't feel like they're missing out on anything. Gourmet magazine did an "ultimate vegetarian Thanksgiving feast" in their November issue. The main course (which I'm sure you can find on their website) is a gorgeous looking farro and mushroom pie.
As for me, I will be eating the side dishes and drinking champagne and wine. It's a holiday after all. Love to you and Brian and your families and furry friends. xo.

Jo-Ann · 1 year ago

I am not vegan but have a food allergic kid. I saw a really cool recipe for a big stuffed pumpkin fiulled with rice, veggies and herbs. That is very regal and would make a GREAT main event. Fits in perfectly with the season

debbiedoesraw · 1 year ago

Ok, here is the day of thanks raw low down:
Sis is doing all the cooked stuff, turkey, stuffing, mashed tatos, gravy, rolls, roast veg. and green bean casserole.
I am making raw versions of the green bean casserole and parsnips mashed with miso gravy (find the recipes on goneraw.com). I am also making tortilla chips from raw food right now to go with guac and salsa and veggies for appetizers. I will make a gianormous salad with onion bread crutons (it is in the D. right now, smells fabulous!) and a ceaser dressing of some sort. For dessert: pumpkin tart and coconut ice cream from raw food real world and pecan pie from Cafe gratitude, which is where the onion bread recipe is from.
I plan on making a beautiful carrot/beet/ apple/ fennel juice to toast with!
Much love
deb

Jessica · 1 year ago

Deb, thanks for sharing the site, goneraw.com, where you got your recipes from! What an excellent resource! I have them bookmarked now! Cheers :o)

debbiedoesraw · 1 year ago

No problem, glad to help!  try rawdorable and raw healthy godess for more raw food fun!
btw, the green bean casserole and mashed parsnips were not that great, the pecan pie from the Cafe gratitude book was super sweet and tasty, the pumpkin pie from Raw food real world was rich and spicy and the coconut ice cream was very tasty, as were the jalapeno corn chips!  I ate a salad and made a beet, beet greens, celery, apple, asian pear, ginger lemon juice to toast with!
a good thanksliving day!

Susan Sullivan · 1 year ago

Hi Kris

Check this link out for what's described as a "showstopping" vegetarian centerpiece. I think it resolves the nutritional and aesthetic/main course question beautifully! Enjoy. And THANK YOU for your wonderful blog.

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/photo/Pu...

Becka · 1 year ago

Love the little guy with the peg leg!

Teresa · 1 year ago

That chestnut roast sounds pretty damn good! Might have to change the menu!

Dimond · 1 year ago

I'm having a Raw Vegan Thanksgiving Platter created by a local raw company: Zucchini/Portabello Loaf, Creamed Sweet Potato, Corn Pudding, Salad, Cranberry Sauce & Pumpkin Cheeze cake.

granola · 1 year ago

Hi Kris,
My recommendation for the in-laws is vegetarian lasagna. You can get rice based lasagna noodles. Spinach, carrots, onions, peppers. Just an idea. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksliving dinner! I give thanks for all you do! Peace & veggies!

Joy · 1 year ago

Hey Kris:)
I am making a killer gluten free, vegan stuffing that rocks. Just use veg broth, earth balance and onions, celery, poultry seasoning and some flax/millet bread and bake for 30 min at 375. It;s TDF for sure!! Happy Holiday:)

Luv,

Joy

Elizabeth · 1 year ago

Kris -- I think doing a vegan main event dish is an excellent idea! and it proves that there are great vegan main dishes too ha. I think you should stick with an autumn-type dish to go with the season. Check out the Thanksgiving Tart recipe thats listed on VegNews.com's newly updated website. This looks great! and if I were cooking (but thank goodness i'm not!), i would be all over this one. Here is the link below.

http://www.vegnews.com/web/articles/cooking.do;...

Jaynel · 1 year ago

Hey Kris,
Here's another great centerpiece idea, which is what Im doing..as Im not a tofu girl..but am a plant eating girl :)
Soften some veggies, like red pepper, tomotillos, and onion or whatever you have on hand would be good...Im thinking of throwing in some yellow squash this time too. Then make 1 cup of brown basmati ( or whatev) rice with veg. stock according to package. Add the veggies to the brown rice and veg stock to form a thick stew. Then Chop the top of a pupkin off, clean it out, wash it and oil the inside. Dump the rive/veg mix into the pupkin and place the top back on to bake for about an hour at 350. The pupkin will start to glisten and then turn brown and cave in a bit. Pull it out and check the inside for tenderness. You want to be able to easily fork the pupkin into the rice/veg stew. Serve inside the pupkin and it's a great eyecatching centerpiece! Enjoy. Check out my blog tomorrow to take a peak at how mine turned out :)

Stephanie · 1 year ago

Vegan "turkey" roast
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=npw2LKpag5o

Deb1 · 1 year ago

Happy Thanksgiving, Kris and Brian...and family...

Judith Brown · 1 year ago

Hi Kris, I am Jenny Brown's Mom. What a sweet article. One of my favorite recipes is PETA's Cashew nut roast. I can email the recipe to you if you cannot find it on their website. I have been making this for years and it is a family favorite. Another nice centerpiece type dish is a roasted stuffed pumpkin full of vegetables and grains. You can surround it with roasted corn in the shuck.

Cindi · 1 year ago

After a disastrous Thanksgiving attempt last year, we decided to shake it up this year. For our non-raw vegan family members we held an apple festival the Monday before Thanksgiving where apples in all their glory were the main event. This left the actual "feast" day for them if they wanted to gorge on animal flesh. Our actual Thanksgiving was spent in the Florida Keys on the beach at Sombrero Key. We had cashew cheese and celery sticks, dill pickles, and a lovely salad. It was magnificient! We found the biggest hermit crab I've ever seen!