Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 22:21     Subject: Re:I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Do not know the recipe linked by a PP, but have made a mushroom Wellington for Thanksgiving before. Big hit all the way around!
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:59     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
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Anonymous wrote:Mac & cheese seems like the obvious choice because it is a main and has protein.

I do not understand the suggestion of Mac and cheese as upping the game for a vegetarian main served to adults


What don’t you understand? Macaroni and cheese is a great main dish, lots of protein. I make a great macaroni and cheese that one of my adult kids requests whenever he’s in town- says it’s his favorite.

I’ve never really understood why macaroni and cheese is listed sometimes as a side dish, it doesn’t make sense to me. I think of side dishes as consisting of mainly vegetables.

then be sure to add chicken nuggets

I suspect you have never had good macaroni and cheese. I bet you think all macaroni and cheese is made with a powder that turns into and orange liquid-y “cheese.”


I personally like putting some goat cheese in my Mac and Cheese blend. Gruyere or another melty cheese is a must but then after that go nuts. I've never tried it but I thought adding Boursin to the mix could make an interesting Mac and cheese.
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:38     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Anonymous wrote:Ottolenghi’s eggplant dish is simple, tasty and looks beautiful in a serving dish.

https://www.thekitchn.com/plenty-cookbook-club-eggplant-with-buttermilk-sauce-22987518

I have to make this
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:37     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Mac & cheese seems like the obvious choice because it is a main and has protein.

I do not understand the suggestion of Mac and cheese as upping the game for a vegetarian main served to adults


What don’t you understand? Macaroni and cheese is a great main dish, lots of protein. I make a great macaroni and cheese that one of my adult kids requests whenever he’s in town- says it’s his favorite.

I’ve never really understood why macaroni and cheese is listed sometimes as a side dish, it doesn’t make sense to me. I think of side dishes as consisting of mainly vegetables.

then be sure to add chicken nuggets

I suspect you have never had good macaroni and cheese. I bet you think all macaroni and cheese is made with a powder that turns into and orange liquid-y “cheese.”

I love Mac and cheese but have never had it as a main
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:31     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Mac & cheese seems like the obvious choice because it is a main and has protein.

I do not understand the suggestion of Mac and cheese as upping the game for a vegetarian main served to adults


What don’t you understand? Macaroni and cheese is a great main dish, lots of protein. I make a great macaroni and cheese that one of my adult kids requests whenever he’s in town- says it’s his favorite.

I’ve never really understood why macaroni and cheese is listed sometimes as a side dish, it doesn’t make sense to me. I think of side dishes as consisting of mainly vegetables.

then be sure to add chicken nuggets

I suspect you have never had good macaroni and cheese. I bet you think all macaroni and cheese is made with a powder that turns into and orange liquid-y “cheese.”
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:25     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
I make Julia Child’s cornbread stuffing without the sausage. You can also skip the egg and use vegetable broth instead.

I always make a batch with and without sausage, Mac and cheese, sweet potato casserole, mashed potatoes and crescent rolls.

2 or 3 salads and no vegetarian goes home hungry ever.
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:09     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
I have a cousin who's vegan (and a bunch of other things) and we made him a red beans and rice dish. It depends on what people like.

Vegetarian turkey substitutes tend to be pretty gross, TBH.

Also just make the side dishes vegetarian too. You can put chopped bacon on the side, for instance, and use vegetable stock in the stuffing.
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:08     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Anonymous wrote:We are doing delicata squash stuffed with wild rice, lentils, pecans, and cranberries. We are also making Mac and cheese.


I was coming to say stuffed pumpkin!
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:07     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Another simple NYT cooking recipe: sheet pan roasted feta with tomatoes, lemon and broccolini-

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1021277-sheet-pan-baked-feta-with-broccolini-tomatoes-and-lemon?unlocked_article_code=1.b04.1xVH.RX63HFLRVOY1&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:05     Subject: Re:I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Do they like mushrooms? If so, lots of options. I feel like everyone always assumes that vegetarians like mushrooms but I'm sure not all vegetarians do indeed like mushrooms. What about eggplant?

our vegetarian gang loves mushrooms & eggplant!


Love mushrooms hate eggplant.
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:03     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Ottolenghi’s eggplant dish is simple, tasty and looks beautiful in a serving dish.

https://www.thekitchn.com/plenty-cookbook-club-eggplant-with-buttermilk-sauce-22987518
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 20:01     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
This gratin makes a beautiful presentation and tastes great too.

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1023633-ombre-gratin?unlocked_article_code=1.b04.dbgx.ZWHBPTfsrzvQ&smid=ck-recipe-iOS-share
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 19:44     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Mac & cheese seems like the obvious choice because it is a main and has protein.

I do not understand the suggestion of Mac and cheese as upping the game for a vegetarian main served to adults


What don’t you understand? Macaroni and cheese is a great main dish, lots of protein. I make a great macaroni and cheese that one of my adult kids requests whenever he’s in town- says it’s his favorite.

I’ve never really understood why macaroni and cheese is listed sometimes as a side dish, it doesn’t make sense to me. I think of side dishes as consisting of mainly vegetables.

then be sure to add chicken nuggets
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 19:06     Subject: I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Anonymous wrote:
Anonymous wrote:Mac & cheese seems like the obvious choice because it is a main and has protein.

I do not understand the suggestion of Mac and cheese as upping the game for a vegetarian main served to adults


What don’t you understand? Macaroni and cheese is a great main dish, lots of protein. I make a great macaroni and cheese that one of my adult kids requests whenever he’s in town- says it’s his favorite.

I’ve never really understood why macaroni and cheese is listed sometimes as a side dish, it doesn’t make sense to me. I think of side dishes as consisting of mainly vegetables.
Anonymous
Post 11/21/2024 18:59     Subject: Re:I need a Thanksgiving main/side for vegetarian
Anonymous wrote:Do they like mushrooms? If so, lots of options. I feel like everyone always assumes that vegetarians like mushrooms but I'm sure not all vegetarians do indeed like mushrooms. What about eggplant?

our vegetarian gang loves mushrooms & eggplant!