I love eating vegetables, and am not usually a fan of the faux vegetarian items. But at thanksgiving and Christmas, I feel like I’m missing out. I want to have something decadent, special, something that I don’t have often. I’ve tried the fake tofu turkey product, but haven’t been impressed. I have spent time trying to fabricate my own faux tofu something. Last year I tried a tofu/nut loaf (tip…don’t interchange nuts in these recipes…the results are not always great). Even the packaged vegan brown sauce doesn’t quite have the flavor I’m looking for. I don’t have the answers, but I do know that I’m still looking for something special that I can make that even, ok, maybe this is asking too much, everyone else will enjoy as well. I haven’t found what I’m looking for, but I know, each year, I try again. Who knows, maybe this will be the year I find my special vegetarian surprise.
I realize that this is too late for this year, but I made a very decadent risotto to serve for Christmas dinner, for myself and 2 other vegetarians at our dinner. It was devoured by all!