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More and more people these days are turning to a vegetarian lifestyle. This can be a problem when Thanksgiving rolls around, because what is the holiday without a turkey? These vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner ideas will enable those who choose to abstain from eating meat to enjoy the meal and stay true to their convictions.
Before you begin trying to think of vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner ideas, it is important to know what foods your guest doesn’t eat. Some people won’t eat flesh of an animal but they will eat eggs or dairy products. Others won’t eat anything from an animal. By finding out what your guest will eat, you’ll have a better idea of what dishes you can prepare for them. Continue reading
Ingredients
2 eggs
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 teaspoon ground cloves
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1 1/4 cups evaporated milk
15 ounce homemade pumpkin puree*
1/4 cup chopped pecans for garnish
Directions
Heat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
Mix together eggs, brown sugar, cinnamon, salt, nutmeg, cloves, and ginger in a bowl until combined. Add in milk and pumpkin, stir until mixture is smooth consistency.
Pour into a 9-inch glass pie pan. Top with pecans. Continue reading
Ingredients
3 Tablespoons flaxseed, ground
1 / 2 cup water
1- 1 / 2 cups sugar
1 / 2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1 / 2 cup coconut oil
2 cups fresh pumpkin puree
3 cups flour, whole wheat
1 teaspoon each cinnamon,
1 teaspoon fresh nutmeg
1 teaspoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon baking soda
1 / 2 teaspoon baking powder
3 / 4 teaspoon salt
1 cup walnuts, loosely chopped
Oats and Sugar for garnish
Directions
Heat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Continue reading
Toward the end of summer, I’m starting to look forward to fall. There’s just something about cooler temperatures and watching the leaves turn color.
Of course, it is also time for all of our favorite fall treats. Many of my favorite fruits and vegetables start to ripen and get ready in early fall. Let me tell you, it isn’t just about all things pumpkin. It’s also about apples.
If you’re looking for a fun fall activity you can do with the whole family on a crisp and sunny day in September or October, try apple picking. It’s a fun way to get everyone out of the house and in the fresh air.
As an added bonus, you get to come home with a big crate of apples that will last you through the coming months.
Start by finding a local apple orchard that lets you come out and pick your own apples. Depending on where you live, you may be able to find several apple farms just outside town, or you may have to take a little drive. Continue reading
