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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]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. [/quote]

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. [/quote]

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).

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It's one meal. OP should have her Thanksgiving at home before she goes.  Just go for the company and not focus on the food that much given all the constraints. Pack granola bars and other things that won't spoil during the flight to have as snacks to get through the day.

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.[/quote]
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. [b]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[/b][/quote][/quote]

This is so sweet and heartwarming. I love it.[/quote]

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