What Does A Vegan Thanksgiving Look Like?

Summary

The content describes two vegan Thanksgiving menus, one with a variety of international dishes and another with a more traditional twist, both of which were well-received by the guests.

Abstract

The article outlines the details of two vegan Thanksgiving meals prepared for different groups of family members. The first Thanksgiving featured a diverse spread of Lebanese, German, and Middle Eastern dishes, including lentil soup, falafel, various salads, and an almond amaretto torte. The second Thanksgiving offered a menu closer to traditional Thanksgiving fare with vegan adaptations like sausage patties, tempeh bacon, scalloped potatoes, and apple crisp. The author expresses satisfaction with the positive reception of the meals, particularly from a stepfather described as fussy. The article conveys a sense of success and gratitude, emphasizing the blessing of good food and company.

Opinions

The author takes pride in successfully catering to diverse dietary preferences and cultural backgrounds with the first Thanksgiving meal.
There is a sense of accomplishment in appealing to an omnivore palate with vegan dishes, as indicated by the stepfather's approval.
The author considers the preparation of a traditional yet vegan Thanksgiving meal as a way to stay close to tradition while adhering to a vegan diet.
The use of the word "blessed" suggests a feeling of thankfulness for the ability to share a bountiful vegan meal with loved ones.

An assortment of delightful foods and a lot of gratitude

On Saturday we had Brazilian-Romanian-Canadian family over. We ate Spanish, German, and Middle Eastern fare.

On Sunday, we had the fussier crowd. I did my best to stay close to tradition, and appeal to the omnivore palate.

My fussy stepfather loved it.

Success!

Thanksgiving #1:

Lebanese red lentil soup with air-fried pita crisps

Homemade falafel

Tahini sauce

Fresh Pita

Mint Leaves

Dill Pickle

Hummus

Zaatar

Beet Salad

Quinoa Salad

Fatoush Salad

Fresh German pretzels with dipping sauces

Almond amaretto torte

Thanksgiving #2

Sausage patties and tempeh bacon

Miso mushroom gravy

Creamy cashew scalloped potatoes

Romaine salad with vinaigrette and cranberry nut topper

French baguette

Cornbread sage stuffing

Broccoli with coconut oil

Apple Crisp

Almond Kringle

We are blessed.