Vegetarian Thanksgiving dish when traveling

[Anonymous]

Have you asked the host whether you can do this?

Because if you haven't received explicit approval, it's the height of rudeness for you to hog any part of the kitchen on Thanksgiving.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

You’re flying in! NO ONE expects to make anything. The way to be an excellent guest is to stay out of the kitchen before the meal and insist on helping with clean up after the meal.

If you like, you can toss some nice chocolates or special teas in your bag as hostess gift. But please drop the notion that a guest who is flying in is expected to cook a dish.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:
Have you asked the host whether you can do this?

Because if you haven't received explicit approval, it's the height of rudeness for you to hog any part of the kitchen on Thanksgiving.

Yes - I can use the kitchen for a bit in the morning.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

You’re flying in! NO ONE expects to make anything. The way to be an excellent guest is to stay out of the kitchen before the meal and insist on helping with clean up after the meal.

If you like, you can toss some nice chocolates or special teas in your bag as hostess gift. But please drop the notion that a guest who is flying in is expected to cook a dish.

The problem is OP is vegetarian and is eating Thanksgiving at a heavy-meat laden household and Op would have to survive on only rolls (b/c she said upthread even the veggies have bacon mixed in).

[Anonymous]

So OP goes to Whole Foods or some other quality store on way to place having preordered some vegetarian thing or things to be picked up or curbsided. Heat it up.
https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/tips-and-ideas/holiday/thanksgiving-menus/vegetarian-feast

[Anonymous]

If you’ve asked the host if you can use her kitchen, why don’t you ask her for an opinion on what you should bring.

[Anonymous]

Can't you just ask the host? If you're flying out for Thanksgiving, I'm assuming you're decently close n.

[Anonymous]

Pick up some vegetarian quiches

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

You’re flying in! NO ONE expects to make anything. The way to be an excellent guest is to stay out of the kitchen before the meal and insist on helping with clean up after the meal.

If you like, you can toss some nice chocolates or special teas in your bag as hostess gift. But please drop the notion that a guest who is flying in is expected to cook a dish.

The problem is OP is vegetarian and is eating Thanksgiving at a heavy-meat laden household and Op would have to survive on only rolls (b/c she said upthread even the veggies have bacon mixed in).

Could you please come back to reality. Every side dish is not going to have bacon mixed in. You and I and OP know that.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:
Have you asked the host whether you can do this?

Because if you haven't received explicit approval, it's the height of rudeness for you to hog any part of the kitchen on Thanksgiving.

Yes - I can use the kitchen for a bit in the morning.

Make sure you ask about clean-up - the host will have specific plans on when to start the dishwasher, etc, given the other stuff happening.

[Anonymous]

Here is my suggestion.

Pine Nut Cous Cous to share
https://www.neareast.com/products/toasted-pine-nut

Make broiled halved tomatoes with romano cheese added 2 minutes before the end of broiling. If you don't want cheese, skip it.

These are items that my family would eat as sides with poultry.

You can make the couscous in the microwave.

You could probably slip the tomatoes in after the turkey comes out.

[Anonymous]

Cranberry Gardein. Two in a pack. Get them from Whole Foods

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Pasta or a microwave rice pack with olive oil and frozen vegetables.

https://www.walmart.com/ip/Birds-Eye-Steamfresh-Rotini-and-Vegetables-Frozen-Side-Dish-11-oz-Bag-Frozen/54049491

[Anonymous]

Just ordered a cooked meal that you can eat from a local grocery store or restaurant.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Op here - not at all trying to create drama. Just trying to come up with a plan that won’t cause anyone else inconvenience. I do usually bring a dish to serve for everyone - I think bringing just one portion of something for myself is even more awkward. Of course I can just eat a roll or whatever and survive, but also then draws attention and makes others feel awkward. I don’t expect them to bend over backwards at all. I’m looking to bring something with few ingredients, that can be cooked quickly, so I can arrive not-empty-handed and be a good guest AND have something decent to eat.

I should have just asked for a vegetarian thanksgiving main dish that could made quickly with few ingredients. But I thought more context would be helpful.

You’re flying in! NO ONE expects to make anything. The way to be an excellent guest is to stay out of the kitchen before the meal and insist on helping with clean up after the meal.

If you like, you can toss some nice chocolates or special teas in your bag as hostess gift. But please drop the notion that a guest who is flying in is expected to cook a dish.

The problem is OP is vegetarian and is eating Thanksgiving at a heavy-meat laden household and Op would have to survive on only rolls (b/c she said upthread even the veggies have bacon mixed in).

Could you please come back to reality. Every side dish is not going to have bacon mixed in. You and I and OP know that.

Not OP, and I have definitely experienced this. Once even the rolls had bacon bits. OP wants more than rolls and salad on Thanksgiving, and she's willing to help prepare to make that happen. You all are being jerks.

OP, I think asking if you can make a meat free version of a traditional side is a good idea. My mom has been making Indian style green beans for Thanksgiving for 40+ years Now my meat-loving non-Indian ILs think its not Thanksgiving without them