Vegetarians are a group of people that generally do not have many Thanksgiving options. There are tons of side dishes as an option, so one can choose to stay away from many of the staple dishes, which are cooked with meat or chicken broth.  For those who choose veganism, which excludes all animals products, no cheese, milk or eggs Thanksgiving offers almost nothing, here are a couple of alternatives:

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1. Instead of Turkey Stuffed with Cornbread dressing try Grilled and Tofurkey stuffed with Cornbread dressing. The key is to marinate in vegatable broth and saute all of the vegatables before using.

2. Collard Greens seasoned with Smoked Turkey/or Ham- instead try Sauteed Collard Greens, insert vegetable broth instead of chicken broth.

3.   Macaroni and Cheese- instead of Sharp or Cheddar Cheese try Smoked Soy Cheese and Italian Bread Crumbs.

4. Stuffed portobello Mustrooms with Gongonzola Cheese. Instead of turkey sausage use Morning Star Farms Meal Starters, Grillers Recipe Crumbles

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Even if you’re not a veggie someone who shows up to your barbecue could be a non-meat eater. It’s always a good idea to be prepared with some vegetarian friendly options and here’s how you can do it!

Veggie Burgers

The oldest staple for a vegetarian barbeque is the veggie burger. They are produced by a multitude of manufacturers, the most well-known being Gardenburger, Boca, and Morningstar Farms. For those unfamiliar with vegetarian food, there are many varieties of veggie burgers to choose from. The options range from the original Gardenburger, to the Boca Cheeseburger, to the Philly Cheesesteak Burgers by Morningstar Farms. Veggie burgers can be grilled just like normal hamburgers; however, if grilled next to real meat, veggie burgers can be wrapped in foil to keep them from coming in contact with the meat’s juices. Veggie burgers can be garnished any way one likes, with or without cheese, on a traditional bun with lettuce, tomato, and mayo, or on whole-wheat bread with sprouts and honey-mustard.

Newer options for vegetarian grilling are imitation hotdogs and imitation chicken. These items are usually found next to the veggie burgers in the frozen foods section of your supermarket. Veggie dogs are fairly simple, and do not come in as many varieties as veggie burgers, but they taste like the real thing, and cook quickly. Eat them with or without a bun, with mustard, ketchup, or relish. An added bonus: these dogs are low in calories and fat, so you can eat more than one without feeling guilty.
Imitation Chicken

Imitation chicken comes in almost as many varieties as veggie burgers do. There are breaded chicken patties, chicken nuggets, even buffalo wings. Most of these products, including the veggie burgers and veggie dogs, contain soy as a major ingredient. However, the imitation chicken products made by the brand Quorn contain mycoprotein, a member of the fungi family, as the main ingredient. Quorn’s Naked Chik’n Cutlets are perfect for grilling, and can be dressed with any sauce (including barbeque sauce) prior to setting on the grill.

Of course, the real vegetarian staple–the vegetable–must not be forgotten. One great burger substitute is a large portabella mushroom, grilled on its own or smothered in Worcestershire sauce, and eaten on a bun, perhaps topped with some grilled onions. Shish kabobs are also great for grilling: just cut up any variety of vegetables and put them on a skewer, with or without a marinade. The veggie burgers, meatless hot dogs, and imitation chicken mentioned above are also great over salads; after grilling, just throw them on top of a bed of lettuce and top with some tomatoes, and suddenly eating a salad will become much more mouth-watering.

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Here are 5 easy tips that will lighten up your wallet without making drastic changes at the dinner table.

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1. Do it Yourself
Chop your own veggies, wash your own lettuce and make your own tomato sauce. Skip preseasoned rice and pasta mixes, which tend to be high in sodium and filled with preservatives, in addition to costing extra. Buy unseasoned grains (like brown rice) and add your own herbs and spices .

2. Skip Fortified Foods
Vitamin drinks, cereals designed for women, and energy bars are all fortified with extra (and often unnecessary) nutrients-and have the price tag to prove it. Whole foods provide all the nutrients you need for a fraction of the cost.

3. Use it, Don’t Lose It
“Instead of tossing all those little bits of leftover chicken or meat, save them to use later in the week,” says Dudash, who recommends using them for tacos, fajitas or soup.

4. Think Big
Buy economy-size packages of staples like milk, eggs, rice, pasta and cereal. For what you’d pay for 10 individual packets of oatmeal, you could get 25 servings from a container of whole oats.

5. Go Meatless
Vegetarian eats like beans, brown rice, polenta and whole-wheat pasta are loaded with crucial nutrients including fiber and folic acid, yet cost much less than meat, fish or poultry.

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