tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post7259924739939096008..comments2023-11-02T07:53:45.876-07:00Comments on Girl's Gone Child: Eat Well: Countdown to Thanksgiving = Squash + Potatoes + a DilemmaGIRL'S GONE CHILDhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/07130764109593048451noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-30792910272278645622011-10-03T17:07:27.326-07:002011-10-03T17:07:27.326-07:00I look forward to seeing how your menu evolves.. m...I look forward to seeing how your menu evolves.. my Thanksgiving is this weekend and my contribution will (hopefully) be a sweet potato, black bean and millet casserole. Now sure how the meat eaters will look upon it, but at least there will be something at the table for me to eat. :)janet @ the taste spacehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03250024810275821678noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-78787630572308046212010-11-28T19:20:43.661-08:002010-11-28T19:20:43.661-08:00Aunt Fay, wherever you are, the sweet potato recip...Aunt Fay, wherever you are, the sweet potato recipe is DIVINE. Thanks WWW via Rebecca for posting it. Huge hit at the Thanksgiving table here in Seattle this year!LChttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17649755106960571999noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-49535076243334055632010-11-09T14:38:07.394-08:002010-11-09T14:38:07.394-08:00I'm making this soup for our family tonight. ...I'm making this soup for our family tonight. It smells amazing and tastes great. It is a bit spicy for the younger palates in our house, though. I'm going to cook a turnip and a potato and will puree them into the soup to try and soften the heat a bit. Those who don't like a lot of spice may want to start with less chile paste!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12683485285927396228noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-68543031982251729992010-11-08T18:36:10.755-08:002010-11-08T18:36:10.755-08:00WWW - Your photos of the butternut soup have had m...WWW - Your photos of the butternut soup have had me drooling since last week. I made it this afternoon and you're right - it could be the best soup ever made! So many amazing flavors blending together. Thanks so much for the recipe. AND, I find your photo tutorials incredibly helpful, so thanks for taking that extra step. For instance, I have never cooked w/ leeks before, so I appreciated your photo of how to wash them. ;)Stella :Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04236806572050757949noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-11925979196451684602010-11-06T19:26:54.055-07:002010-11-06T19:26:54.055-07:00I was raised Vegetarian, ate meat for 5 years afte...I was raised Vegetarian, ate meat for 5 years after meeting my husband and then went back to veg 4 years ago, so Vegetarian Thanksgivings are the norm around here. ;)<br /><br />Our menu looks something like this:<br /><br />Caesars Salad (amazing recipe, completely vegan and tastes so much like the real thing!)<br />Mashed Potatoes<br />Gravy<br />Cranberry sauce<br />Roasted squash<br />Brussels Sprouts<br />Stuffing<br /><br /><br />Dessert:<br /><br />Pumpkin or Apple pie <br /><br />Look forward to watching as your menu unfolds ;).Nadia Carrierenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-31889297510869185682010-11-06T15:52:05.716-07:002010-11-06T15:52:05.716-07:00Best Butternut Soup Ever!Best Butternut Soup Ever!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460635281464639465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-81948981770284238772010-11-05T19:06:02.569-07:002010-11-05T19:06:02.569-07:00Alison...I love the cranberry recipe! I make oran...Alison...I love the cranberry recipe! I make orange cranberries but haven't tried with ginger. I'll have to try it!Wendy Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217505084806576829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-61291974663534837822010-11-05T17:08:44.649-07:002010-11-05T17:08:44.649-07:00i am just like withoutsanity, i am a very picky ea...i am just like withoutsanity, i am a very picky eater and even get upset when there are almonds in the stuffing because that is one less thing for me to eat! i'm not saying you have to cater to your pickiest eater but not having a turkey at thanksgiving(especially without a warning) would not only upset me but also turn me off to vegetarian/veganism. i'd show up, mouth watering, end up eating only corn and be resentful for the rest of my life(or for at least a half hour). with a warning i'd be prepared, not be angry for feeling tricked and at least have the option to be able to eat before I came over.jessicaj75@aol.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-20634363391424196272010-11-05T16:07:18.121-07:002010-11-05T16:07:18.121-07:00Something to add to your collection - this is the ...Something to add to your collection - this is the best cranberry sauce ever, a woman who shops at the kitchen supply store where I used to work gave it to me 6 years ago and I'm still making it every year. It's very simple, but the ginger is so tasty.<br /><br />Cranberry Sauce:<br />1.5 cups sugar<br />1 navel orange (or 2)<br />.5 tsp fresh grated ginger (don't use the canned stuff, it's easier but it has no flavor)<br />4 cups fresh cranberries<br />.5 cups toasted pecans (optional, I usually don't include them because of nut allergy people)<br /><br />Grate the ginger and one orange peel, put in a pot with the sugar. Add the juice from the orange (or 2) and simmer over low heat until the sugar is dissolved. Add the cranberries and cook until they all pop - about 5 minutes. Let them cool and then you can add the pecans. (It's good without the pecans, too.)<br /><br />Good luck, looking forward to more recipes! :)Alisonnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-68898293904913436732010-11-05T12:29:26.829-07:002010-11-05T12:29:26.829-07:00I just tried an amazing recipe for a gouda + bruss...I just tried an amazing recipe for a gouda + brussel sprouts casserole. I slip tofu into nearly everything with veggies - it seems to beef it up and make you feel full without the meet (sorry for the pun).OneRadMotherhttp://www.oneradmother.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-33391229331365865092010-11-05T07:25:45.009-07:002010-11-05T07:25:45.009-07:00peta cashew nut roast = vegetarian thanksgiving HE...peta cashew nut roast = vegetarian thanksgiving HEAVENnatashanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-12875104814548544372010-11-05T07:10:54.187-07:002010-11-05T07:10:54.187-07:00This post has inspired me to cook this morning! Th...This post has inspired me to cook this morning! The soup is simmering on the stove and my house smells AMAZING! I have been a semi-vegetarian for 15 years (I eat birds and fish occasionally) and I am considering a non turkey Thanksgiving this year for my family. Please keep posting yummy smelling and tasting recipes! I can't wait to taste this soup! <br />p.s. love your entire site!Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460635281464639465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-35113918189769128942010-11-05T07:07:17.242-07:002010-11-05T07:07:17.242-07:00This comment has been removed by the author.Leahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17460635281464639465noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-80795302286500821742010-11-04T20:19:15.511-07:002010-11-04T20:19:15.511-07:00Hahah! Love the paper turkey, team Stephens! And...Hahah! Love the paper turkey, team Stephens! And kdk...I will share my stuffing recipe in a couple of weeks!Wendy Woolfhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10217505084806576829noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-25609266798140767502010-11-04T17:59:48.104-07:002010-11-04T17:59:48.104-07:00My husband went vegetarian two years ago. The two ...My husband went vegetarian two years ago. The two things that prevent me from doing so are Thanksgiving turkey and chicken tikka masala.Iwould love something that could take it's place. Tofurky just doesn't cut it. <br /><br />Our family recipe for stuffing includes cups of Grand Marnier. Now that I have a daughter eating it, I need a new one. I am yet to find something amazing. So if you want to share your cornflake one, I would not discourage you. Because the few things I've made from your posts were quite delicious.Kimhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12038484696288080402noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-78524874913660930042010-11-04T17:52:18.613-07:002010-11-04T17:52:18.613-07:00just happened to see this on a foodie blog i read ...just happened to see this on a foodie blog i read & thought of WWW's turkey dilemma... :) <br />http://onecharmingparty.com/2010/11/02/the-kids-table-paper-bag-turkey/team stephenshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10488043371856549882noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-91554188000935962182010-11-04T10:22:11.400-07:002010-11-04T10:22:11.400-07:00I love butternut squash, and can't WAIT to try...I love butternut squash, and can't WAIT to try this recipe! <br /><br />If no one has given you this hint before, try microwaving the squash for about 5 minutes before peeling -- makes it MUCH easier!SAF4kidsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-91503857821725145412010-11-04T10:21:11.783-07:002010-11-04T10:21:11.783-07:00My husband has been a vegetarian for 10 of the 12 ...My husband has been a vegetarian for 10 of the 12 years we've been together. My go-to Thanksgiving main course is a lentil loaf with miso gravy. We have a rotating potluck T-Day dinner and there are never any leftovers even with my husband being the only veg in attendance.<br /><br />That said even as the vegetarian cook in the house I'd be horribly disappointed if I went to a Thanksgiving dinner and there was no Turkey and no warning in advance. <br />I vote for having someone else prepare and bring the bird or at the very least a heads up to the guests.jennxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16712551271446497841noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-81185107834171546282010-11-04T09:43:48.729-07:002010-11-04T09:43:48.729-07:00Whatever you do, Don't. Eat. Tofurkey! My pare...Whatever you do, Don't. Eat. Tofurkey! My parents are vegan and my mom cooks one for special occasions. It chews and tastes like bike tire. I'm thinking I should forward her the soup recipe though...Kerrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-50035919025887045592010-11-04T09:35:20.151-07:002010-11-04T09:35:20.151-07:00I've been a vegetarian for almost 25 years now...I've been a vegetarian for almost 25 years now and have prepared a turkey for the non-vegetarians (who always outnumber me) every time I've hosted Thanksgiving. There have always been so many delicious side dishes that I never felt the need to prepare a turkey replacement for myself. At Christmas time, however, my mother or I will make a lentil nut loaf from Laurel's Kitchen and serve it with a home made vegetarian gravy (I make a roux and use a bay leaf and some herbs and a combination of soy sauce and Marmite to replace the salty brown meat juice). I also make a vegetarian stuffing and vegetarian gravy for thanksgiving because, those, I would miss.Maudenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-2085192590401147542010-11-04T09:18:58.292-07:002010-11-04T09:18:58.292-07:00I was vegeterian for years and I understand your i...I was vegeterian for years and I understand your impulse to avoid the turkey altogether.<br /><br />However, I don't think it's the best approach. I think for many people, yourself, admittedly, included, Thanksgiving is *about* the turkey (and the thanks). If you were having guests over any other old day of the year, I'd say let them enjoy your brand of cooking on your terms. But Thanksgiving isn't so much about the hostess as it is the holiday itself, so I'd say just let someone else bring the bird, and kindly ask them to get a free-range one if that will help you rest easier.Megan Stukehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17828301451394763424noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-53572918296386033732010-11-04T08:34:08.617-07:002010-11-04T08:34:08.617-07:00I would still definitely make sure there is a turk...I would still definitely make sure there is a turkey/meat option..<br /><br />I don't eat really any vegetables besides corn, beans and potatoes (tomatoes if its ketchup or salsa lol) and I would be devastated if I showed up on Thanksgiving to no turkey. Nothing to do with how good your cooking may be, veggies can be cooked in the most delicious way I'm sure, but I still won't eat them...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-70859433406974697072010-11-04T08:16:14.713-07:002010-11-04T08:16:14.713-07:00I made this recipe the other night; delish. It wou...I made this recipe the other night; delish. It would make an elegant Thanksgiving dinner main course. Quinoa-stuffed acorn squash with figs, goat cheese, walnuts. <br />http://www.pccnaturalmarkets.com/pcc/recipes/quinoa-stuffed-acorn-squashSusannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-10587223336524840532010-11-04T07:59:04.163-07:002010-11-04T07:59:04.163-07:00I agree with the philosophy of vegetarianism of av...I agree with the philosophy of vegetarianism of avoiding processed meat-approximates, however, Thanksgiving feels different. I have to recommend a product: the brand Quorn does a <br />"turk'y roast" (gluten-free!). It tastes delicious, and when sliced, doesn't look pale and sad like many fake-meats can.<br /><br />We tuck a sprig of rosemary between the plastic wrap and the roast when it's cooking.<br /><br />Maybe when my partner (also vegetarian) and I have our own family or host the event, we'll skip the fake-meat. When we gather at my parents' house though, it's fun to have our own turk'y.Eviehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02858546202023589084noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-18751784.post-47104716700485613562010-11-03T22:22:55.021-07:002010-11-03T22:22:55.021-07:00Oops, wrong link. This is the right one: http://we...Oops, wrong link. This is the right one: <a href="http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/02/vegetarian-comfort-food-at-thanksgiving/" rel="nofollow">http://well.blogs.nytimes.com/2010/11/02/vegetarian-comfort-food-at-thanksgiving/</a>Mymsiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15601145686561459367noreply@blogger.com