This November marks five years since I become a vegetarian. I started the week before Thanksgiving in eighth grade, so I thought I would share some tips so that you can eat too much just like the rest of your family. I have been vegan on Thanksgiving too, so all of these are vegan/vegetarian. You can just Google the recipes and find whatever sounds best to you.

1. Tofurkey

I know this sounds gross, but there are some good ones out there. I haven't tried one that I haven't liked. Just add some gravy and you are good to go. Most are even vegan!

2. Pillsbury Crescent Rolls

These are actually vegan. When I was vegan, these were awesome, because I could still eat all the carbs I wanted.

3. Garlic Mashed Potatoes

Instead of adding butter and sour cream, just add garlic cloves and you can very easily make delicious, vegan mashed potatoes.

4. Homemade Gravy

Please make your own gravy, vegetarian/vegan or not, because homemade is so much better. You can't even taste the difference between vegan and regular, so you might as well.

5. Stuffing

To make your stuffing vegetarian, change the meat broth to a veggie broth. So why not make the simple switch?

6. Vegan Pot Pies

Pie doesn't have to be just for dessert! Just make sure you have a vegan crust. Veggies are already vegan. Just find a vegan protein source and you are all set!

7. Sweet Potato Casserole

First step, no marshmallows (gelatin is a no go). Stop here if you just want to make it vegetarian, but to make it vegan than just make a few ingredient swaps!

8. Mac-N-Cheese

Sounds weird, but vegan mac-n-cheese is delicious and way healthier. The biggest change is just substituting cheese for squash! How fall appropriate.

9. Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Who says that you can only have pie for dessert? Just get some Duncan Hines spice cake mix, some canned pumpkin and you are set. If you want icing, the Duncan Hines cream cheese icing is vegan already!

10. Homemade Pie

Just like gravy, vegan or not, please make your own pies. The biggest change you really have to make is the crust, which isn't that dramatic.