Tofurky for Thanksgiving?

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  • eagertosayhello
    eagertosayhello Posts: 12
    I had one last year, only vegetarian in my household. The leftovers were pretty delicious for the following week.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    I'm having a real turkey, but this is what I always think of when someone says tofu turkey.


    Tofuturkey.jpg

    That's EXACTLY what I thought of. I'm in the UK and they are doing a re-run from the beginning. I just LOVE it.
  • jaz050465
    jaz050465 Posts: 3,508 Member
    In the UK I get a Quorn Family Roast which is t bad. Not like turkey but ok if you're a veggie.
  • neandermagnon
    neandermagnon Posts: 7,436 Member
    vegetarian food tastes best when it's not trying to be meat



    ETA: my mum's a veggie and she makes this amazing nut roast, which she has instead of turkey for Christmas dinner. If I was going to go veggie I'd much rather have her nut roast than a fake turkey.
  • contingencyplan
    contingencyplan Posts: 3,639 Member
    This is what I am cooking for my guests this year:

    Tofurkey with stuffing
    cottage cheese
    mashed Cauliflower
    beans
    spinach quiche
    whole cranberries
    yogurt and cauliflower "pumpkin like" pie.

    Absolutely genius way of getting out out of being the one who has to do it next year.
  • mrsamanda86
    mrsamanda86 Posts: 869 Member
    This is what I am cooking for my guests this year:

    Tofurkey with stuffing
    cottage cheese
    mashed Cauliflower
    beans
    spinach quiche
    whole cranberries
    yogurt and cauliflower "pumpkin like" pie.

    Way to say 'I don't really want you here' without actually saying it.

    It wasn't THAT bad... till I saw the "pumpkin like" pie.. Even your dessert is going to be horrible? That's just mean!
  • kelly_c_77
    kelly_c_77 Posts: 5,658 Member
    We make Tofurkey every year for Thanksgiving. My husband and I both love it. Last year, we used dry onion soup mix for the seasoning and both thought it was the best way we have ever had it. Surround it in the pan with cubed potatoes, sweet potatoes, carrots, celery, and onion. Yum! We make extra stuffing, mashed potatoes, warm bread, cranberry sauce...I could go on and on. Seriously love Thanksgiving!
    I definitely recommend the Field Roast too. Be sure to get the one with the crescent wrapped around it. That's what we do for Christmas dinner! Delicious!!!!!!
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. For the record, I don't plan on eating either a fake or real turkey. I'm a pescetarian (I don't eat poultry, beef, or pork) and I don't like any kind of fake meat. I always just eat the side dishes. The fake turkey would be for my husband and his mom who are meat eaters. My husband has had tofu chicken and liked it so I thought he might like a tofu turkey for a change.
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,262 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. For the record, I don't plan on eating either a fake or real turkey. I'm a pescetarian (I don't eat poultry, beef, or pork) and I don't like any kind of fake meat. I always just eat the side dishes. The fake turkey would be for my husband and his mom who are meat eaters. My husband has had tofu chicken and liked it so I thought he might like a tofu turkey for a change.
    Makes sense.
  • becky10rp
    becky10rp Posts: 573 Member
    I've been having Tofurkey for Thanksgiving for the past 10+ years - and I love it!

    Make a baste of orange juice and brown sugar - the sweet/tanginess is nice.

    Does it taste like Turkey? I haven't had Turkey in 19 years - but I'm guessing 'No'!

    Get Over It!

    Obviously, not everyone WANTS Turkey - this is a nice alternative, Haters!

    My husband serves Turkey for the rest of our guests.
  • perrinjoshua
    perrinjoshua Posts: 286 Member
    I've had them many times and they don't make a bad alternative to turkey at all. Have some mushroom gravy and cranberry sauce on hand and with all your good veggies and healthy desserts, you will come away feeling very satiated. Don't forget, you don't need as much of a Tofurky portion as you would a real turkey. The portion size is deceiving on the plate because it really fills you up. I find it is also good in sandwiches the next day with cranberry sauce or vegan mayonnaise. Make sure your bread is an amazing one and you will totally enjoy it. Another roast that is very nice for the holidays is by Field Roast and has no soy in it. Their Celebration Roast is very nice and also good cold either with a salad or on a bun. Enjoy.
  • bagge72
    bagge72 Posts: 1,377 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. For the record, I don't plan on eating either a fake or real turkey. I'm a pescetarian (I don't eat poultry, beef, or pork) and I don't like any kind of fake meat. I always just eat the side dishes. The fake turkey would be for my husband and his mom who are meat eaters. My husband has had tofu chicken and liked it so I thought he might like a tofu turkey for a change.
    Makes sense.

    Does not make sense, they are meat eaters let them eat meat. That would make sense.
  • basschick
    basschick Posts: 3,502 Member
    I ended up getting a Quorn Turk'y Roast. The turkey eaters loved it and said they'd like it again next Thanksgiving!
  • Sabine_Stroehm
    Sabine_Stroehm Posts: 19,263 Member
    I ended up getting a Quorn Turk'y Roast. The turkey eaters loved it and said they'd like it again next Thanksgiving!
    Great! I PERSONALLY like tofu, and many meat substitutes, but I have a hard time with Quorn. Well, after I read about it.
    Glad it went well!
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. For the record, I don't plan on eating either a fake or real turkey. I'm a pescetarian (I don't eat poultry, beef, or pork) and I don't like any kind of fake meat. I always just eat the side dishes. The fake turkey would be for my husband and his mom who are meat eaters. My husband has had tofu chicken and liked it so I thought he might like a tofu turkey for a change.
    Makes sense.

    Does not make sense, they are meat eaters let them eat meat. That would make sense.
    This, I could understand if you were trying to find something everyone could eat and would like, but if you are not eating it anyway why can't they have their meat?!
    Glad they liked it anyway.
  • KANGOOJUMPS
    KANGOOJUMPS Posts: 6,474 Member
    I just had to leak a giggle there
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    i like tofurky when I was a vegetarian it was one of my go to binge foods
  • neanderthin
    neanderthin Posts: 10,262 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. For the record, I don't plan on eating either a fake or real turkey. I'm a pescetarian (I don't eat poultry, beef, or pork) and I don't like any kind of fake meat. I always just eat the side dishes. The fake turkey would be for my husband and his mom who are meat eaters. My husband has had tofu chicken and liked it so I thought he might like a tofu turkey for a change.
    Makes sense.

    Does not make sense, they are meat eaters let them eat meat. That would make sense.
    This, I could understand if you were trying to find something everyone could eat and would like, but if you are not eating it anyway why can't they have their meat?!
    Glad they liked it anyway.
    My comment that it makes sense was typed with my sarcastic keyboard.
  • UpEarly
    UpEarly Posts: 2,555 Member
    This is what I am cooking for my guests this year:

    Tofurkey with stuffing
    cottage cheese
    mashed Cauliflower
    beans
    spinach quiche
    whole cranberries
    yogurt and cauliflower "pumpkin like" pie.

    I'd cry, then I'd eat the beans, a few cranberries and maybe the spinach quiche if it had a lot of cheddar cheese in it. I'd probably drink a whole bottle of wine, too. :laugh:
  • ldrosophila
    ldrosophila Posts: 7,512 Member
    This is what I am cooking for my guests this year:

    Tofurkey with stuffing
    cottage cheese
    mashed Cauliflower
    beans
    spinach quiche
    whole cranberries
    yogurt and cauliflower "pumpkin like" pie.

    Absolutely genius way of getting out out of being the one who has to do it next year.

    LOL youd starve my poor carnivore of a man. He might eat the beans dont put anything else in them.
  • obsidianwings
    obsidianwings Posts: 1,237 Member
    Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. For the record, I don't plan on eating either a fake or real turkey. I'm a pescetarian (I don't eat poultry, beef, or pork) and I don't like any kind of fake meat. I always just eat the side dishes. The fake turkey would be for my husband and his mom who are meat eaters. My husband has had tofu chicken and liked it so I thought he might like a tofu turkey for a change.
    Makes sense.

    Does not make sense, they are meat eaters let them eat meat. That would make sense.
    This, I could understand if you were trying to find something everyone could eat and would like, but if you are not eating it anyway why can't they have their meat?!
    Glad they liked it anyway.
    My comment that it makes sense was typed with my sarcastic keyboard.
    Sorry I should've quoted the OP, my comment was more aimed towards them :)

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