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What is seitan?

Seitan, also called wheat gluten, is a popular vegetarian meat substitute that can be used in stir-fries, sandwiches and more. If you don't already know about cooking with seitan, you're missing out! Pictured: Seitan Stir-fry

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Where to Buy Tofurky (or win a free one!)

Monday November 17, 2008
Its not a bird, it's not a plane...it's Tofurky! But where to find one of these mysterious boxed creatures?

When it comes to Thanksgiving Tofurky, you have two choices: Tofurky Feast (pictured above left) and Tofurky Roast (pictured below right). Tofurky Feast is basically a complete vegetarian Thanksgiving in a box. It comes with the roast itself as well as cranberry and potato dumplings, vegetarian stuffing and gravy, even a mock wishbone! Tofurky Roast comes with just the roast. You can also buy Tofurky's vegetarian stuffing and gravy separately.

The good folks over at GoVeg.com are giving away five free Tofurkys this year in time for Thanksgiving (you have until the 19th to enter), but just in case you don't win, here's where to buy your Tofurky this Thanksgiving.

If you don't feel like cooking a whole Tofurky this year, here's a quick tip: pick up some Tofurky turkey deli slices to smother in piles of mashed potatoes and gravy. I like all the flavors, but the cranberry and stuffing flavored slices are perfect for Thanksgiving, of course.

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  • Where to buy Tofurky
  • Win a free Tofurky
  • Tofurky Recipes
  • Homemade Tofu Turkey

    Friday November 14, 2008
    This Thanksgiving, try making your own homemade tofu turkey, complete with vegetarian stuffing inside. There's a few different steps involved, though the process is very simple. Although it doesn't taste exactly like turkey, a tofu entree seasoned and baked with all the traditional Thanksgiving flavors, including sage, thyme and poultry seasonings and topped with vegetarian gravy can be your new vegetarian tradition. Instead of just opening a box, making a homemade tofu turkey can be the pride and joy of your vegetarian or vegan Thanksgiving celebration! Get the recipe for a homemade tofu turkey, or watch the video here.

    Recipe link: Homemade tofu turkey recipe
    Video link: How to make homemade vegetarian turkey
    See also: Homemade Tofu Turkey Loaf

    Thanksgiving Soups

    Tuesday November 11, 2008
    As an alternative or accompaniment to a Tofurky, try one of these Thanksgiving soup ideas. Eating soup as a Thanksgiving entree means you have plenty of room left for stuffing, potatoes, and pumpkin pie! Or, if you're new to cooking vegetarian food, soup is an easy and stress-free choice. Try some of these colorful and easy vegetarian Thanksgiving soup ideas:

  • Butternut Squash and Chipotle Soup Sweet butternut squash is lightly spiced with chipotle seasoning and flavored with crisp fall apples. Pictured.
  • Quick and Easy Pumpkin Coconut Soup This is probably the easiest pumpkin soup recipe you'll ever try. If you need a hassle-free Thanksgiving soup, try this one.
  • Pumpkin and Sweet Potato Soup Combine two classic Thanksgiving flavors into one fresh vegetarian and vegan soup.
  • Roasted Chestnut Soup Not everyone likes the subtle nutty flavors of chestnuts, but if you do, then you'll love this easy chestnut soup recipe.
  • Gourmet Pumpkin Soup with Gruyere Cheese This creamy gingered pumpkin soup with Gruyere cheese is simple to prepare, yet the flavorful ingredients are sure to impress.
  • More vegetarian Thanksgiving Soup Recipes
  • Meet the World's Cutest Vegetarian Kids!

    Saturday November 8, 2008
    The search is over and the world's cutest vegetarian kids have been found! But these shining stars are no ordinary pageant winners, as they are also not afraid to tell you exactly what they think - and they think it's great to be vegetarian. They'll tell you exactly why, too!

    Meet Indie Zimmerman, a fourth grader from Pennsylvania. He may be super cute, but he's not just a pretty face! He's only nine years old, but he's wise beyond his years and obviously has great taste in music, too! Indie loves to eat vegetarian lasagna and fake chicken nuggets. I predict that Indie could have a future career as an ethical theorist, as he says, "They kill animals for strange purposes and purposes that aren't right." Indie, you are so right! He's planning on going vegan on his 10th birthday, so hopefully someone will bake him a vegan birthday cake. Congratulations, Indie, and happy early birthday!

    Gillian is seven years old and lives in San Antonio, Texas - a city not exactly famous for being vegetarian friendly. She loves to cook, and recommends using fake meat to make your favorite dishes, such as tacos, vegetarian. So, take a tip from this smart young woman and add some mock meat to your vegetarian tacos. Gillian says "it's really mean" to kill animals for food. I totally agree, Gillian! Congratulations on your win!

    Link: Meet the world's cutest vegetarian kids!

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