It is possible to have a Thanksgiving meal without a turkey on the table.

Here’s a look at what we ate this year.  For additional pictures check here.

Apple-Cabbage-Radish Slaw

Grapefruit-Avocado Salad

Carrot-Parsnip Soup with Parsnip and Leek “Chips”

Maple Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Steamed Swiss Chard and Collard Green topped with Savory Cranberry Granola

Pumpkin Dumplings with Radicchio and Chives

Cornbread-Amaranth-Chestnut Stuffing from Voluptuous Vegan

Harvest Stuffed Portobellos

Lentil-Sage Seitan Loaf

Mushroom-Miso Cashew Gravy from Therapeutic Chef Cookbook

Roasted Mini Potatoes with Rosemary and Thyme

Cashew-Banana-Vanilla “Ice Cream” from Vice Cream Cookbook

Pumpkin Chocolate Chip Bread Pudding

It’s easy to enjoy the holidays without loading up on excess saturated fat and cholesterol.

Here’s my plan:

First of all I must give credit to Chef Bryant Terry from Oakland, Ca,  author of Vegan Soul Kitchen for the recipes. Yum!

Menu:

Seitan Medallions with Mushroom Gravy

Mashed Potatoes with Cumin and Caramelized onions

Toasted Almond Stuffing

Collard Greens with Orange Juice and Persimmon

Chocolate Pecan Pudding Pie

Check out his book Vegan Soul Kitchen or pick up a copy of Vegetarian Times Magazine (Nov/Dec 2009 issue).