With Thanksgiving just around the corner, it's time to get your unsatisfied college taste buds excited for the delectable food that is ahead. We all know the struggles of living off of ramen and cereal day-to-day throughout the semester. But hang in there, fellow classmates. We are in the home stretch for a delicious, well-deserved Thanksgiving dinner.
Just the thought of Thanksgiving can bring back the powerful smells of roasting turkey, homemade mashed potatoes and gravy and the sweet, mouthwatering scent of pumpkin pie. Visions of family gathered around a long table, passing rolls of bread and stuffing back and forth to each other, often come to mind.
As savory as these foods may sound, the sights and smells of the holiday are not always as appealing to some people. Vegetarians tend to face a serious struggle when it comes to finding appetizing, filling food for many meals, but for Thanksgiving especially. Most people assume that vegetarians only want to eat salad, but I can promise you that salad is not the ideal Thanksgiving food for anyone - not even vegetarians! We want to be just as much a part of the holiday as everyone else.
Thanksgivings filled with only gravy-less mashed potatoes and veggies are in the past, fellow vegetarians! As the population of meat-free eaters continues to grow in the world, more meatless food options are popping up at restaurants and grocery stores.
Have no fear vegetarians: www.yummly.com has the solution you need to show off delicious meat-free appetizers, entrees and desserts for this holiday season.
However, these yummy foods aren't just for vegetarians! The holiday cuisines can satisfy any taste buds, ranging from the #basic pumpkin spice lovers to more adventurous foodies.
Here's a guide to some tasty, turkey-free Turkey Day treats:
Appetizers:
Spiced Pecans
Roasted Pecan Pumpkin Butter
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce and Walnuts
Sparkling Cranberry Brie Bites
Spinach Feta Stuffing Balls
Roasted Red Pepper Dip
Cranberry Salsa
Entrees and Sides:
Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Cheddar Broccoli Casserole
Roasted Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Whipped Sweet Potatoes
Pumpkin Thyme Mac and Cheese
Cinnamon Buns
Pumpkin Pizza
Maple Cinnamon Roasted Butternut Squash
Desserts:
Peanut Butter Pie
Pumpkin Custard
Easy Apple Crisp
Pumpkin Pie Mug Cake
Pumpkin Rice Pudding
Apple Walnut Crumb Pie
Pumpkin Pie Quinoa Parfaits
