A very merry veggie christmas...

[Sam172]

Does anyone know good alternatives to turkey for christmas dinner. I happen to be the only vegetarian in the family (though i'm a no fish or egg veggie to make it more complicated :p). I fear if I don't find something I will be lumbered with a nut roast �_�

[tomd]

Stuffed peppers, jummy.

[zgma]

When I was a vegetarian, we'd make some stuffing in the turkey, and some in its own pan, without any turkey juice. I'd just eat stuffing, mashed potatoes, veggies, sweet potatoes, and pie. A little carb-heavy, but that's okay for special occasions! Sorry, all my vegetarian main dishes aren't very Christmasy - stir fries, and other food from other cultures. You could do something like that, but in my experience the other folks tend to like the meal to be fairly traditional.

[rekstout]

If you want something which is gong to look impressive as opposed to day-to-day vegetarian fare then I suggest something like a small pumpkin or perhaps an individual fondue. If you want to do something a bit more time consuming then you could do a veggie biryani, mushroom casserole, vegetable crown (veg in sauce in a puff pastry basket - a bit naff if done wrong), Wicken Fenn (UK) do some great veggie sausages (Sainsbury's) if you want a ready-meal option.

[cheyenne]

http://www.peta.org hi sam172 theres some brilliant recipes on this site and for xmas too.

[MichaelP]

Do Consider Indian options for XMAS. Lots of Hindu families - strict Veggies - I know celebrate on 25/Dec without the religious connotations - but they do adopt all material things like XMAS Crackers, full Decorations, lots of alcohol......AS far as food is concerned, lots of choices in Starters: Samosas is my personal favourite, Veg Spring Rolls, Lots of Mushroomy things...... As far as main is concerned, lots of choices in Rice-based or Potato-based Dishes. Also visit M&S Food Store - I a always amazed at the VEG variety they offer for the Festive Season

[Scarlett]

Hey- what's wrong with nut roast!!!? Cauldron foods do a really nice one!

[Mr.Ix]

Try something with Quorn. they do some palatable stuff.

[nicola_red]

Redwood make a fake 'turkey' which looks like a lump of cheap processed turkey breast but is really nice. We have it every year. It's vegan as well.

[Sam172]

Wooo, lots of ideas :D I just don't really like any nuts apart from peanuts. Making a nut roast somewhat less enjoyable for myself :p.