Christmas Meal ideas

[Guest guest]

Does anyone have any traditions for the main course for Christmas? We

normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the meal

itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file recipes but

would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

thrilled I am to have found this group.

[Guest guest]

We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However, this year I made a Quorn

" turkey " roast and it was mouth watering. Everyone loved it!

 

Lynn

 

 

-

mrswalp29

Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:36 AM

Christmas Meal ideas

 

 

Does anyone have any traditions for the main course for Christmas? We

normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the meal

itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file recipes but

would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

thrilled I am to have found this group.

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

What is Quorn " turkey " roast and where would I purchase it. I live in Ohio.

Thanks for the information.

 

Ms.Meeka

 

 

 

 

 

Lynn Collea-Price <lhasaluvr

 

Thursday, December 14, 2006 9:23:37 AM

Re: Christmas Meal ideas

 

We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However, this year I made a Quorn

" turkey " roast and it was mouth watering. Everyone loved it!

 

Lynn

[Guest guest]

Why base your meal on the missing meat rather serve the foods that you

like best. I always wanted to do a middle eastern feast for Christmas

 

Sharon

On Dec 14, 2006, at 9:23 AM, Lynn Collea-Price wrote:

 

> We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However, this year I made a

> Quorn " turkey " roast and it was mouth watering. Everyone loved it!

>

> Lynn

>

> -

> mrswalp29

>

> Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:36 AM

> Christmas Meal ideas

>

> Does anyone have any traditions for the main course for Christmas? We

> normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the meal

> itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file recipes but

> would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

> thrilled I am to have found this group.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I am planning to serve stuffing with or without soy crumbles,and carrot ring

mold with

green peas and baby onions in the center, roasted root vegetables...parsnips,

turnips, rutabagas, red onion and garlic... Dessert has yet to be decided. Hope

this helps.

Mary in SC

On Behalf Of Sharon Lee

Thursday, December 14, 2006 11:09 AM

Re: Re: Christmas Meal ideas

 

 

Why base your meal on the missing meat rather serve the foods that you

like best. I always wanted to do a middle eastern feast for Christmas

 

Sharon

On Dec 14, 2006, at 9:23 AM, Lynn Collea-Price wrote:

 

> We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However, this year I made a

> Quorn " turkey " roast and it was mouth watering. Everyone loved it!

>

> Lynn

>

> -

> mrswalp29

>

> Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:36 AM

> Christmas Meal ideas

>

> Does anyone have any traditions for the main course for Christmas? We

> normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the meal

> itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file recipes but

> would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

> thrilled I am to have found this group.

>

>

[Guest guest]

I've no idea where my thoughts are coming from but suddenly i had an idea. Skip

the 'traditional' main course....how about a 'Vegetables around the world' theme

with dishes from allllll over?

 

mrswalp29 <mrswalp29 wrote: Does anyone have any traditions

for the main course for Christmas? We

normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the meal

itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file recipes but

would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

thrilled I am to have found this group.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Beth

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have a history of difficult, disappointing relationships and one good

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Boston.

 

 

 

 

 

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[Guest guest]

what is Quarn? Is there a recipe or can I buy it somewhere. The only thing is I

live in Vermont and the options besides Toferky are few.

Thanks

Steph

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

It is not so much as missing meat because I actually don't I just want to make

sure the kids and my hubby gets a complete meal with protein that's all. I think

what someone said about having a theme dinner would be wonderful and also the

idea about veggies around the world. A new tradition I guess is what I was

really looking forward to and also a meal the family will really enjoy. Our 10

year old wants to eat meat especially fast food so I want to make the most

delicious meals possible so the adjustment isn't so hard.

Steph

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Here is their website but I buy mine right at the supermarket.

http://www.quorn.com/

-

Steph

Thursday, December 14, 2006 1:31 PM

Re: Re: Christmas Meal ideas

 

 

what is Quarn? Is there a recipe or can I buy it somewhere. The only thing is

I live in Vermont and the options besides Toferky are few.

Thanks

Steph

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Because my husband is not vegetarian. He likes turkey so this is what I make as

an alternative.

 

Lynn

 

 

-

Sharon Lee

Thursday, December 14, 2006 11:08 AM

Re: Re: Christmas Meal ideas

 

 

Why base your meal on the missing meat rather serve the foods that you

like best. I always wanted to do a middle eastern feast for Christmas

 

Sharon

On Dec 14, 2006, at 9:23 AM, Lynn Collea-Price wrote:

 

> We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However, this year I made a

> Quorn " turkey " roast and it was mouth watering. Everyone loved it!

>

> Lynn

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Fantastic thanks

 

 

[Guest guest]

I'm going to make the stuffing my grandmother makes for Thanksgiving. Since I

got her to give me the recipe (I nearly had to beat it out of her) I can make it

whenever I want. If you would like the recipe let me know. It's not vegan, if

that's a concern. It's my very favorite food in the world.

 

I think I'm also going to take a stab at making bread of some sort. I'm not sure

what kind yet. I'll go through the recipe files and find something good. I'm

also going to make some chocolate covered strawberries. I dip them first in

white chocolate, then milk chocolate, then dark chocolate, letting them cool

between layers. They're to die for!! My mom has visited a certain candy shop and

bought some white grapes dipped in white chocolate. She says those are awfully

good so I might try those as well. What else? Ooh, I'll have to try making a

better pie. The one I made at Thanksgiving was a flop and we ended up splitting

it amongst the dogs and rats and mice and hamster. Pecan pie, perhaps? I've got

all day to think about it, then tomorrow we shop!!!

 

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

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stay warm the rest of his life.

 

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[Guest guest]

may do spinach and tofu (in place of ricotta) lasagne.

melisssa

 

 

, " mrswalp29 " <mrswalp29 wrote:

>

> Does anyone have any traditions for the main course for Christmas? We

> normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the meal

> itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file recipes but

> would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

> thrilled I am to have found this group.

>

[Guest guest]

Lynn

 

I don't celebrate Christmas since it is not a religious holiday for

me. " When I was growing up, we would always have the same type of

meal we had at Thanksgiving. How about a good baked stuffing with

gravy and all the side dishes?

 

GB

 

, " Lynn Collea-Price "

<lhasaluvr wrote:

>

> We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However, this year I made

a Quorn " turkey " roast and it was mouth watering. Everyone loved it!

>

> Lynn

>

>

> -

> mrswalp29

>

> Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:36 AM

> Christmas Meal ideas

>

>

> Does anyone have any traditions for the main course for

Christmas? We

> normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the

meal

> itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file

recipes but

> would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

> thrilled I am to have found this group.

>

>

>

>

[Guest guest]

Are you familiar with Quinoa? (Keen-wah) It is a grain that is a complete

protein and cooks quickly. You could use it as a base for a casserole..for

example with lentils or split peas,

celery. carrots, onion, garlic..whatever floats your boat. Mary in SC

 

On Behalf Of Steph

Thursday, December 14, 2006 1:41 PM

Re: Re: Christmas Meal ideas

 

 

It is not so much as missing meat because I actually don't I just want to

make sure the kids and my hubby gets a complete meal with protein that's

all. I think what someone said about having a theme dinner would be

wonderful and also the idea about veggies around the world. A new tradition

I guess is what I was really looking forward to and also a meal the family

will really enjoy. Our 10 year old wants to eat meat especially fast food so

I want to make the most delicious meals possible so the adjustment isn't so

hard.

Steph

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Well, it is about the same type of thing for Christmas and thanksgiving

right?

 

Here are some of the main dishes I have made for both or either:

 

-Baked molded Nut/grain loaves (similar to meatloaf but veggie) with

a nice wine mushroom sauce.

 

-Stuffed miniature pumpkins (the last time I used a southwestern

stuffing, mostly corn bread, spices, veggies and nuts, I actually

used roasted pumpkin seeds, it was cute)

 

- vegan paella

 

- a nice chicago style stuffed pizza (vegetarian of course)

 

- this last thanksgiving I made pumpkin and artichoke raviolis (two

different types of raviolis) for the main dish, they were

yummy.....used the wonton wrappers as the ravioli pasta and baked

them insted of boiling them.

 

- " Dirty vegan rice " , using red, brown and black rice, vegetables,

Yves veggie gound round, spices, and roasted hazelnuts....

 

..............OK, I have been lurking, so i should introduce myself,

I am Cabrita AKA Rosa, live in southern California and I have been

interested in vegetarian/vegan cooking for about 25 years, I love

cooking....vegetarian fusion style best describes it I guess....

 

If anyone would like more detailed recipes for the above just give a

shout and I will post later....

[Guest guest]

If your looking for a great tasting non-vegan vut vegitarian 'turkey' ...

try the brand call Quorn. .... Quorm Roast

 

I went to my health food store today specifically for their opinions. By

pure cooincidence .. luck ... yesterday was their monthly 'lunch tasting

day'. Theu had served this as one of the samples and had leftovers in the

frige. It tasted great. I had had Quorn's chicken nuggets before and liked

them ... they are an ocassional cheat from my " almost " vegan.

 

Ths is as comparison survey I just found on the web... accidently as I was

just looking for the spelling...

 

http://answers./question/index?qid=20060821082220AAQoRSo

 

 

 

-

" greatyoga " <greatyoga

 

Thursday, December 14, 2006 3:23 PM

Re: Christmas Meal ideas

 

 

> Lynn

>

> I don't celebrate Christmas since it is not a religious holiday for

> me. " When I was growing up, we would always have the same type of

> meal we had at Thanksgiving. How about a good baked stuffing with

> gravy and all the side dishes?

>

> GB

>

> , " Lynn Collea-Price "

> <lhasaluvr wrote:

>>

>> We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However, this year I made

> a Quorn " turkey " roast and it was mouth watering. Everyone loved it!

>>

>> Lynn

>>

>>

>> -

>> mrswalp29

>>

>> Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:36 AM

>> Christmas Meal ideas

>>

>>

>> Does anyone have any traditions for the main course for

> Christmas? We

>> normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the

> meal

>> itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file

> recipes but

>> would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

>> thrilled I am to have found this group.

>>

>>

>>

>>

[Guest guest]

My daughter and I like some of the quorn products but not the roast however we

do like the tofurkey but not the stuffing. We always cut into it and take the

stuffing out and stuff it with something else. This year my husband (non veg)

and my daughter stuffed it I thinkg with onions and garlic.

 

We do something different to it every year.

 

g

 

 

 

lhasaluvr

 

Thu, 14 Dec 2006 9:23 AM

Re: Christmas Meal ideas

 

 

We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However, this year I made a Quorn

" turkey " roast and it was mouth watering. Everyone loved it!

 

Lynn

 

-

mrswalp29

 

Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:36 AM

Christmas Meal ideas

 

Does anyone have any traditions for the main course for Christmas? We

normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy eating it so the meal

itself is not very enjoyable. I did look through the file recipes but

would love to hear favorites as well. I can't tell you all how

thrilled I am to have found this group.

 

 

[Guest guest]

Can you tell me what you put in the raviolis ?

Sharon

On Dec 14, 2006, at 4:38 PM, roseta_lleo wrote:

 

> Well, it is about the same type of thing for Christmas and thanksgiving

> right?

>

> Here are some of the main dishes I have made for both or either:

>

> -Baked molded Nut/grain loaves (similar to meatloaf but veggie) with

> a nice wine mushroom sauce.

>

> -Stuffed miniature pumpkins (the last time I used a southwestern

> stuffing, mostly corn bread, spices, veggies and nuts, I actually

> used roasted pumpkin seeds, it was cute)

>

> - vegan paella

>

> - a nice chicago style stuffed pizza (vegetarian of course)

>

> - this last thanksgiving I made pumpkin and artichoke raviolis (two

> different types of raviolis) for the main dish, they were

> yummy.....used the wonton wrappers as the ravioli pasta and baked

> them insted of boiling them.

>

> - " Dirty vegan rice " , using red, brown and black rice, vegetables,

> Yves veggie gound round, spices, and roasted hazelnuts....

>

> .............OK, I have been lurking, so i should introduce myself,

> I am Cabrita AKA Rosa, live in southern California and I have been

> interested in vegetarian/vegan cooking for about 25 years, I love

> cooking....vegetarian fusion style best describes it I guess....

>

> If anyone would like more detailed recipes for the above just give a

> shout and I will post later....

>

>

>

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hello Rosa.

 

The pizza, please! That sounds good and I've never managed to make an acceptable

pizza. I always screw up something!

 

 

 

 

Kadee Sedtal

 

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stay warm the rest of his life.

 

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[Guest guest]

I have cooked Quinoa before but only like rice plain on its own I need to look

up how to use it with things.

Thank a lot

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

what is Paella? I have never heard of that before.

Steph

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

Hi roseta_lleo-- I would love to have all of the recipes that you just

mentioned. They all sound so wonderful and very delicious. Thanks,

angeldove37

 

 

 

, " roseta_lleo "

<roseta_lleo wrote:

>

> Well, it is about the same type of thing for Christmas and thanksgiving

> right?

>

> Here are some of the main dishes I have made for both or either:

>

> -Baked molded Nut/grain loaves (similar to meatloaf but veggie) with

> a nice wine mushroom sauce.

>

> -Stuffed miniature pumpkins (the last time I used a southwestern

> stuffing, mostly corn bread, spices, veggies and nuts, I actually

> used roasted pumpkin seeds, it was cute)

>

> - vegan paella

>

> - a nice chicago style stuffed pizza (vegetarian of course)

>

> - this last thanksgiving I made pumpkin and artichoke raviolis (two

> different types of raviolis) for the main dish, they were

> yummy.....used the wonton wrappers as the ravioli pasta and baked

> them insted of boiling them.

>

> - " Dirty vegan rice " , using red, brown and black rice, vegetables,

> Yves veggie gound round, spices, and roasted hazelnuts....

>

> .............OK, I have been lurking, so i should introduce myself,

> I am Cabrita AKA Rosa, live in southern California and I have been

> interested in vegetarian/vegan cooking for about 25 years, I love

> cooking....vegetarian fusion style best describes it I guess....

>

> If anyone would like more detailed recipes for the above just give a

> shout and I will post later....

>

[Guest guest]

For Thanksgiving it's always a traditional meal

without the Mr. T bird. Now for Christmas and New

Years we always try out new recipes with some of our

old favorites too and make it more of a potluck and

lots of ethnic side dishes also.

Donna

--- greatyoga <greatyoga wrote:

 

> Lynn

>

> I don't celebrate Christmas since it is not a

> religious holiday for

> me. " When I was growing up, we would always have

> the same type of

> meal we had at Thanksgiving. How about a good baked

> stuffing with

> gravy and all the side dishes?

>

> GB

>

> , " Lynn

> Collea-Price "

> <lhasaluvr wrote:

> >

> > We had tofurkey last year and hated it. However,

> this year I made

> a Quorn " turkey " roast and it was mouth watering.

> Everyone loved it!

> >

> > Lynn

> >

> >

> > -

> > mrswalp29

> >

> > Thursday, December 14, 2006 8:36 AM

> > Christmas Meal ideas

> >

> >

> > Does anyone have any traditions for the main

> course for

> Christmas? We

> > normally do tofurky but none of us really enjoy

> eating it so the

> meal

> > itself is not very enjoyable. I did look

> through the file

> recipes but

> > would love to hear favorites as well. I can't

> tell you all how

> > thrilled I am to have found this group.

> >

> >

> >

> > [Non-text portions of this message have been

> removed]

> >

>

>

>

 

 

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