Christmas Dinner....who's cooking?

[Destin]

Hello Mates,
My good suggestions for vegetarians which can be cooked for Christmas?

Cooked vegetarians? Doesn't sound very appetizing, but... whatever works I guess.

Also doesn’t sound very vegetarian lol

 

[waday]

Hello Mates,
My good suggestions for vegetarians which can be cooked for Christmas?

Depends on what you're looking for. Plates of roasted vegetables stink, but that's all that restaurants think of vegetarians. That and black bean veggie burgers.

One option that my wife makes is rice-stuffed acorn squash. It is delectable. In addition, I would suggest a variety of sides, as well as a good salad. Other main course options include quinoa, rice, beans, lentils, orzo, etc.

Properly cooked tofu is another option, but that definitely depends on the recipe and willingness to cook with tofu.

Pasta is one option, but I'm not a fan of pasta on holidays, unless it's something a little different.

If you like the fake/faux meats, there are a good variety to choose from that can be a main protein source, if you're not doing legumes.

Also, don't pass up a good, hearty soup. There are a lot of butternut squash soups around at this time of year. Very delicious with some pine nuts or pumpkin seeds.

 

[Braineack]

My good suggestions for vegetarians which can be cooked for Christmas?

we are making this for Xmas and bringing it over to in-laws:

Kale and Brussels Sprout Salad Recipe


oh I missed the cooked part.

I love roasted Brussel sprouts. I've done a roasted acorn squash stuffed with quinoa and other bits (id have to find the recipe).

this has eggs/cheese/cream but got the be the most insanely good stuffing recipe out there (replace chicken stock for veggie stock):
Ina Garten's Herb & Apple Bread Pudding Will Make You Reconsider Any Other Dressing Recipe

again cheese, but these tomato tarts are insanely good:
Tomato and Goat Cheese Tarts


butter/cream/cheese: Spinach Gratin
just stumbled on this, now I'm craving it...

 

[smoke665]

Properly cooked tofu is another option

Sorry but there is no way to fix tofu that doesn't make me green.

 

[waday]

Properly cooked tofu is another option

Sorry but there is no way to fix tofu that doesn't make me green.

Then you've never tried it properly cooked.

 

[terri]

No, properly prepared tofu can pass as vegetables, really. So it's an option.

There are souffle recipes, and any number of roasted vegetables. Lasagna with salad, breadsticks or rolls is always good (just prepare with meatless sauce).

I would bet an online search would give a wonderful full vegetarian dinner from appetizers to desserts. It's pretty easy to go meatless if you put your mind to it.

Have fun!

 

[smoke665]

Must be a regional thing like our boiled peanuts. LOL

 

[john.margetts]

Hello Mates,
My good suggestions for vegetarians which can be cooked for Christmas?

I am having nut roast wellington. Bestbeloved thinks it is a strange idea but it works well. Served with carrots, sprouts, carrots and pickled onions.

 

[smoke665]

properly prepared tofu can pass as vegetables,

Love vegetables, beef, pork, chicken and seafood. Not much in the way of food that I don't care for, which us why I don't need to find a substitute for the real things. Maybe it has to do with my earlier years when I found out how Chicken McNuggets were actually made

 

[Gary A.]

Chile-Cheese tamales. mmmmhhhhh ... vegetarian and delish. Toss in some Mariachi's with the tamales and now you have a 'real' Christmas dinner.

 

[JonA_CT]

Chile-Cheese tamales. mmmmhhhhh ... vegetarian and delish. Toss in some Mariachi's with the tamales and now you have a 'real' Christmas dinner.

I want some legit tamales. That sounds delicious.

 

[smoke665]

What? No Peking Duck? How can there be a "Christmas Story", without Peking Duck

 

[Gary A.]

Chile-Cheese tamales. mmmmhhhhh ... vegetarian and delish. Toss in some Mariachi's with the tamales and now you have a 'real' Christmas dinner.

I want some legit tamales. That sounds delicious.

I'll send you some but only if you have a line on some Mariachi's.

 

[zulu42]

I've got a prime grade tri tip that will get a coffee brown sugar rub before a flash sear then indirect cooking on the grill. Making a butter based cracked pepper and scotch sauce for it. Also pork tenderloin medallions, will probably do a wine sauce for the pork.

The rest of the meal is being made by other participants so I can watch that tri tip like a hawk.

 

[tirediron]

What? No Peking Duck? How can there be a "Christmas Story", without Peking Duck

It's not officially Christmas until 'A Christmas Story' has been on!