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Binkie The Clown

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27. 363 days a year I'm a vegan. On Thanksgiving and Christmas I have some turkey with...

Thu Nov 23, 2017, 01:21 AM

Nov 2017

...my otherwise mostly vegan meal.

I usually end up hosting and cooking for a handful (10 or 12) family members on both holidays and since they are mostly not vegan, I cook what they like to eat. Two bring their own vegan contributions, and couple bring their own specialties; pies, green bean casseroles, etc., that are non-vegan. So those two days of the year I toss out the "rules" and eat right along with everyone else. For me, it's the right thing to do, and my own little way of avoiding fanaticism.

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What are you having for Thanksgiving? [View all] Doreen Nov 2017 OP

Indian Buffet! ginnyinWI Nov 2017 #1

Oh, yum!! Doreen Nov 2017 #3

Ohhhh man I could go for some samosas Codeine Nov 2017 #11

Turkey breast to be exact. But the fun is in everything else on the menu. rusty quoin Nov 2017 #2

That sounds good. I do not know who brines theirs. Doreen Nov 2017 #4

I actually have one of those deep fryers rusty quoin Nov 2017 #6

Strain the oil and put in the fridge or dark pantry GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #45

My husband does the turkey radical noodle Nov 2017 #34

I always brine mine. cwydro Nov 2017 #46

vegetarian alternative rocketdem1964 Nov 2017 #5

Mmm-hmm! Can I can over? sandensea Nov 2017 #8

Yes, there will be plenty rocketdem1964 Nov 2017 #15

Welcome back! Interesting times, right? sandensea Nov 2017 #22

Yes, very interesting rocketdem1964 Nov 2017 #24

Sounds so good. Doreen Nov 2017 #10

Yum, I will be having all veggies too ...but with apple pie. Welcome aboard! MLAA Nov 2017 #25

not quite all veggies rocketdem1964 Nov 2017 #28

Can you share the recipe for the cauliflower and black bean stew? crazycatlady Nov 2017 #67

here you go rocketdem1964 Nov 2017 #68

Thank you crazycatlady Nov 2017 #73

Turkey, of course! PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #7

That sounds wonderful. I have never cooked a turkey myself. Doreen Nov 2017 #13

They are astonishingly easy. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #18

I have never had a problem cooking a turkey with the stuffing inside. cwydro Nov 2017 #48

I've been known to fix an entire turkey dinner just for me alone. PoindexterOglethorpe Nov 2017 #64

T-Bone Steak, Au Gratin Potatoes W/ Asparagus ... Grassy Knoll Nov 2017 #9

Remind me where did you say you are? Doreen Nov 2017 #14

Beautiful Reno,NV. Grassy Knoll Nov 2017 #19

Uh, yeah, address? Doreen Nov 2017 #21

Oh My.. Grassy Knoll Nov 2017 #23

Tofurky! Also all the usual sides, plus tarte tatin Codeine Nov 2017 #12

I like tofurky. and those sides sound delicious. Doreen Nov 2017 #16

Just had a delicious vegan pumpkin cheesecake. Yum. MLAA Nov 2017 #26

for the first time in my 59 years MFM008 Nov 2017 #17

I do not like cooking that well either but I have gotten good with my Nuwave. Doreen Nov 2017 #20

363 days a year I'm a vegan. On Thanksgiving and Christmas I have some turkey with... Binkie The Clown Nov 2017 #27

Vegetarian lasagna and portobello mushrooms JonLP24 Nov 2017 #29

Gluten free, lactose free, soy free, egg free marybourg Nov 2017 #30

I love spinach. Doreen Nov 2017 #35

Going veggie Beakybird Nov 2017 #31

Way to go! silverweb Nov 2017 #41

We are eating out sarah FAILIN Nov 2017 #32

eheh you post reminded me of the scene in the christmas story drray23 Nov 2017 #53

We've had Chinese for Christmas sarah FAILIN Nov 2017 #66

Probably sn assorted Italian sub. pangaia Nov 2017 #33

Cinebarre HeiressofBickworth Nov 2017 #36

There is a McMenamins where I live and they have a theater you can eat at also. Doreen Nov 2017 #37

well, turkey, a beef roast or 2. tons of gravy. pansypoo53219 Nov 2017 #38

Yup, gravy is a Thanksgiving staple. Doreen Nov 2017 #43

Probably a sandwich. Lunabell Nov 2017 #39

You're not alone there. silverweb Nov 2017 #42

Yes, Lunabell Nov 2017 #61

Two Thanksgivings this year. silverweb Nov 2017 #40

Pork Chops!!! spanone Nov 2017 #44

Reservations at the best Cuban place in Florida GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #47

I am soooo jealous!!! Doreen Nov 2017 #49

GOOD Cuban food? whete? bedazzled Nov 2017 #57

Columbias in Celebration GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #58

I will remember that. thanks! bedazzled Nov 2017 #59

Love the rain. GulfCoast66 Nov 2017 #60

I will check out that menu. drool drool bedazzled Nov 2017 #62

I assume Im having turkey today. Will definitely be having it tomorrow. MissB Nov 2017 #50

Enchiladas. Solly Mack Nov 2017 #51

Just got back from dim sum dhol82 Nov 2017 #52

scallops... bagelsforbreakfast Nov 2017 #54

Just turned off the smoker. SeattleVet Nov 2017 #55

Spatchcocked turkey brined in some liquor-based brine fierywoman Nov 2017 #56

I charcoal grilled a brined butterfly turkey a couple of years ago librechik Nov 2017 #69

And THEN I discovered, it was semi-smoked with cherry chips from his own fierywoman Nov 2017 #70

I love my instantpot. But not as much as I love my AirFryer! librechik Nov 2017 #71

Oy! I can't even think about an air fryer ! Happy Thanksgiving to you, too! fierywoman Nov 2017 #72

Honey glazed ham over turkey all day, every day. romanic Nov 2017 #63

The fam went to an Ethiopian restaurant Bucky Nov 2017 #65