Forums: September 2010 Kickstart Forum Archive: Thanksgiving Dish
Created on: 09/21/10 12:14 PM Views: 6131 Replies: 25
Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 644	Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12:14 PM I have seen a few posts about what to eat during the holidays, dealing with relatives, and their not eating veg food. I used to make a dish that always got everyone to try it, even if they criticized it later, they usually ate every last crumb! hahaha WARNING this is NOT gluten free (which is why I don't eat it anymore) NOR is it lowfat. But it is great for the holidays. I had to find it on line because all of my stuff in still in storage from my move in April. http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/pampered-chef-recipes/turkey-cranberry-wreath.htm 2 pkg. refrigerated crescent rolls 1/2 C. vegenaise 2 T. honey Dijon mustard 1/2 tsp. coarsely ground pepper 2 C. "turkey", chopped (I used Worthington Farms turkey log) 1/2 C. celery, sliced 3 T. fresh parsley, snipped 1/2 C. dried cranberries 4 oz. vegan Swiss cheese, shredded (1cup) 1/4 C. walnuts, chopped (optional) Preheat oven to 375°F. Unroll crescent dough; separate into 16 triangles. With wide ends of triangles toward the center, arrange 8 triangles in the shape of a circle on Large Baking Round Stone (or pizza pan.) Corners of wide ends will touch and points will extend 1 inch beyond the baking stone (think the rays of the sun.) Arrange remaining 8 triangles with points in center, matching and very slightly overlapping long ends with the previous round. Seal seams using pizza roller or lightly pressing with fingers. (Points will overlap in center; do not seal.) Measure mayonnaise, mustard and black pepper into a bowl. Grate cheese into a bowl. Mix filling. Scoop filling over seams of dough, forming a circle. I put the filling directly on top of the long seams of the rolls. Coarsely chop walnuts; sprinkle over filling. Beginning in center, lift one dough triangle across mixture. Continue alternating with outer triangle, slightly overlapping to form wreath. Tuck last end under first. Bake 25-30 minutes or until golden brown. Yields 10 servings. Okay I gave you a link, and I changed a few ingredients. I haven't made this in years, so bear with me if I have overlooked something, like whether or not "turkey log" and rolls are vegan. I don't know. I have also seen this made with a Mexican themed filling. This is always, always a crowd pleaser and I have had to make several! Though the carnivorous grumps STILL complain, I notice they help themselves to it, repeatedly, until it is gone! Best wishes! PS my favorite Thanksgiving food? I love a yummy stuff acorn squash! Mashed potatoes (sneak in cauliflower) and gravy, olives, and I have a vegan cheesecake recipe (also in storage) that is wonderful. My sister (noncook) believes in Chinese food for holidays! Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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marge Joined: 09/08/10 Location: Seattle Posts: 217	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12:30 PM I love the idea of thinking ahead to the holidays. We always have a huge feast at my sister's, which we really enjoy. My game plan this year is to bring lots of yummy sides, to enjoy and share. If you or anyone else has a great pumpkin pie recipe, please share. I always bring the pies not sure how to make pumpkin without eggs.
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 644	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12:36 PM As I said, most of my stuff is in storage, but I do have a few cookbooks with me, so I will look for pie recipes. Also VegNews is a great magazine, vegan, and has TONS of stuff in it each year for weddings and holidays. I think you can even subscribe on line. http://www.vegnews.com/web/home.do If you don't see anything there, let me know and I will do a search through what I have with me. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12:43 PM hmm yeah haven't yet tried pumpkin pie without the egg to make custard. EnerG egg might work. Most recipes can be made with plant milk (since they can also be made with low fat dairy as well). We often did veggie lasagna (spinach, mushrooms, tomato sauce, home made whole wheat pasta) for holidays if they are at our house. Not vegan for sure - contains ricotta, mozzarella, parmesan and egg. I think the nutritional yeast would do okay as a sub for the parm, we can get rice based mozzarella (need to try it ahead of time to get a feel for texture and such). The egg can be cut entirely without a big problem. Which leaves the ricotta. Sigh. A fun thing to do with sweet potato or winter squash is to bake or steam them and then mash up the innards with a little cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger. Put into a piping bag and make swirls on a baking sheet and rebake them. They look kind of like dinner rolls or somesuch - definitely attention getting. --Deb
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 644	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12:55 PM For manicotti filling and lasagne filling, I mash tofu with seasoings, good stuff! Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 12:59 PM If only it were that simple - if I could eat tofu, the problem would be solved. Large chunks of soy (like tofu) just do weird and nasty things to me so I avoid as much as I can. We're even slowly replacing the few items we have that contain soy lecithin as an emulsifier (the teensy bits of those things aren't as reactive as soy-based cheeses). Wonder what would happen if we made the faux cheesy sauce, minus the red peppers so that it stayed pale, then mixed that into some chunky mashed cauliflower. That would have approximately the right flavor and texture... --Deb
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 644	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:11 PM I know I have seen a recipe not using soy... now where did I see it?? I would try VegNews, they have an extensive recipe base. Also the FatFree Vegan. I like the idea of the cauliflower or cashew sauce. I will think about that and see if I remember anything helpful. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:26 PM FatFreeVegan has a recipe for almond-based ricotta!! Thanks so much. Hubby makes wonderful spinach calzones but without the ricotta, there's not much inside there. He also does a family-favorite vegetarian lasagna ... now it's going to be vegan! We've often left out the egg anyhow so that's no big deal; we can use nutritional yeast instead of parmesan; and we can get the rice based mozzarella for the gooey part. Yum! Okay, I just had lunch a little while ago and I've gone and made myself hungry again! --Deb
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 644	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:31 PM You are most welcome! I am glad you found something and I may need to look at it myself! Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:44 PM We're going to give it a try. If it works well, that fills in a potential Thanksgiving menu. Sister in law doesn't like turkey, so when we've had the meal at our house, hubby makes a big spinach lasagna. That's nothing new or unusual. So, our menu would read: tossed salad with assorted dressings carrot roasted pepper soup vegan spinach and mushroom lasagna with homemade whole wheat pasta autumn fruit compote (probably another veggie on the side, maybe steamed broccoli or something like that) homemade whole grain bread or rolls I think what I might do is get some coconut milk yogurt and some fresh berries and make a parfait for dessert - as well as inviting family to bring desserts and soft drinks (which is not unusual - we generally tell them that we'll provide water, iced tea, coffee, hot tea, and almond milk, anything else is up to them) We deliberately plan a salad course and a soup course to avoid the typical sit around and eat piles of starchy, fat filled snacks before dinner. Hubby said that if we're not hosting, we can bring a nacho dip, with the faux cheesy sauce and just not tell anyone that it's vegan unless they ask for the ingredients/recipe. We can get some baked corn tortilla chips and have that lovely dip (probably kicked up a bit from what we used for mac'n'cheese) --Deb
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 644	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:52 PM Think maybe I will just come join you! tee hee Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 1:58 PM Oceandog wrote: Think maybe I will just come join you! tee hee You'd be quite welcome - assuming we're home of course! --Deb
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tinabean Joined: 09/08/10 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 113	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 2:31 PM Deb - Quote: A fun thing to do with sweet potato or winter squash is to bake or steam them and then mash up the innards with a little cinnamon, nutmeg, ginger. Put into a piping bag and make swirls on a baking sheet and rebake them. They look kind of like dinner rolls or somesuch - definitely attention getting. At what temperature and for how long do you bake/rebake them? That sounds really yummy
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Bugsmom Joined: 09/13/10 Posts: 2087	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 2:44 PM I'm not positive but I think it's at the "SBT" standard baking temperature 350. And they get baked just long enough to get a little crusty/crispy on the outside. It's basically twice baked potatoes without the skins.
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 644	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 2:50 PM That sounds really good,I need to try that. Also anyone have any experience making Kale Chips? Thought maybe I could sneak in a green that way. My diet will improve drastically when I have my own place again. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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tinabean Joined: 09/08/10 Location: Pasadena, TX Posts: 113	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 3:08 PM Deb - Thanks! I'm going to give it a try. Oceandog - I've been wondering about them too. I've seen recipes at least three different places now. I bought some kale a couple nights ago, so I might give it a try.
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Oceandog Joined: 01/10/10 Location: California, USA Posts: 644	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 3:41 PM Let me know how the kale chips turn out. I am interested and may decide to give it a try on the next cooking day. Always offer kindness and a soft word to the beings around you; You do not know their journey. Your words can be the hug they need or the shove that breaks them.
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mollyhorn Joined: 03/03/10 Location: Fort Worth, TX Posts: 582	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 4:07 PM I've made Kale chips a couple of times, and was really disappointed. They seem like a waste of good Kale! The leaves get shriveled and dried out, so they're much smaller than the raw leaves. I guess I was expecting more bang for my buck. But if any of you guys have better luck, let me know! Molly Horn
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marge Joined: 09/08/10 Location: Seattle Posts: 217	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 4:34 PM here's my favorite way with kale although not truly a recipe, just a general guideline. Clean and coarsely chop one head of kale, rinse with water in a colander, set aside. Peel & smash 5-6 cloves of garlic, rinse one 16 oz can of white beans. In a large nonstick pot with lid,add kale, garlic,tiny pinch of sea salt, sprinkle of crushed red pepper flakes, stir with a wooden spoon. cover, steam until garlic & kale are soft, uncover add white beans, and maybe a litle more water, stir. Replace lid and steam maybe a minute or so more until warm. Enjoy! something about the spicy, garlicky taste of the kale with the beans I find very satisfying.
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Bluesgyrl Joined: 01/06/10 Posts: 159	RE: Thanksgiving Dish Posted Tuesday, September 21, 2010 at 10:42 PM Im not sure if any of you have tried this. They aren't quite chips but they are crispy and delicious. My husband bakes them for me all the time. http://www.vegetariantimes.com/recipes/11213?section= Enjoy!
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