A lot of people have asked what we will be having at our vegetarian household for Thanksgiving. I like to take the traditional ingredients and put a twist to them:

Pumpkin soup --a traditional fall/winter favorite. Many good recipes to be found on-line. Can also be made with butternut squash. I like to throw in a Granny Smith apple for tartness. I season with cummin and curry powder and finish with fresh half-and-half (just a tad lighter than cream). I've done a vegan version with soymilk in the past, but you have to be verrry careful not to curdle. It's not quite as rich.

Potato-Leek pie: super simple and super decadent. Use your favorite pastry-crust recipe. I cheat a bit by under-cooking the new(red) potatoes in the microwave.Slice thinly and sautee in butter. Sautee thinly sliced leeks in butter(or olive oil for the vegans) and Champagne. Toss the veggies in a bowl, add salt and pepper to taste and bit of good cheddar for the non-vegan table. Pour into your pie crust and bake until done. Best eaten with the rest of the Champagne!

Lots of veggie side dishes (i.e. blanched and refreshed green beans with olive oil, sea salt and toasted almonds).

Dessert will be a cranberry-apple crumble(topped with rolled oats) and fresh vanilla-bean ice cream.

We keep it simple, but we DO like to eat at our house.

Cheers!