While many people eat turkey on Thanksgiving, several people have dietary restrictions or eating preferences. Which unfortunately  means that they might get left out of the festivities. So here are 5 simple vegan thanksgiving stuffing recipes, that are just as tasty as the original and which ensures that everyone can enjoy Thanksgiving to the fullest! You can create these vegan thanksgiving meal or vegan thanksgiving side dish quickly and easily: –

Recipe #1 – A substitute for the traditional stuffing

• 10 cups bread crumbs
• 1 or 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tbsp garlic
• 1 cup diced onion
• 1 and ½ cups chopped celery
• 1 tsp sage
• 1 tsp thyme
• 1 tsp salt
• 1 tsp pepper
• 2 or 3 cups of vegetable stock or hot water with vegetable bouillon cubes

Combine all ingredients except for the liquid. Once all the dry ingredients are mixed together, add the veggie stock/veggie bouillon until your stuffing reaches your desired thickness. Don’t stir too much or the mixture will become mushy.

Recipe #2 – Mushroom delight

• 1 tbsp vegetable oil
• 1 diced onion
• 3 to 4 celery stalks, chopped
• 1 chopped bell pepper
• 1 can sliced mushrooms (4.5 oz)
• 1 garlic clove
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• 1 ½ cups crushed corn flakes
• 10 oz vegan or non-dairy cream of mushroom soup or soy milk

Mix all ingredients together and bake in an oven for 30-45 minutes in a greased casserole dish at 350 degrees.

Recipe #3 – Add some rice

• 1 loaf of day-old bread, cut or broken into 1-inch cubes
• 2 ½ cups of vegetable broth
• ½ tsp sage
• ½ tsp thyme
• ½ tsp salt
• ½ tsp pepper
• ½ cup of cooked rice
• ¼ cup of dried cranberries

Mix all ingredients together and bake in an oven for 30-45 minutes in a greased casserole dish at 350 degrees.

Recipe #4 –  Fruity melee

• 4 cups bread crumbs
• ½ cup of chopped celery
• ½ cup of chopped apple, no peel
• ½ tsp sage
• ¼ tsp salt
• ½ cup of dried cranberries
• ¼ cup chopped walnuts or pecans
• ¾ cup vegetable broth

Mix all ingredients together and bake in an oven for 20 minutes in a greased casserole dish covered with foil at 350 degrees. Take off the foil and bake for an additional 20 minutes.

Recipe #5 – Back to the basics

• 5 cups bread crumbs
• ½ onion, chopped
• ¾ cup celery, chopped
• 1 tbsp olive or vegetable oil
• ½ tsp sage
• ½ tsp rosemary
• ¼ tsp salt

Mix all ingredients together and bake in an oven for 30 minutes in a greased casserole dish covered with foil at 375 degrees. Take off the foil and bake for an additional 15 minutes.

Use these simple thanksgiving recipes to include all family members in the feast! For more ideas or for help planning your Thanksgiving party or Thanksgiving feast this year, search TalkLocal for assistance from a trusted professional.

If you’re hosting a Thanksgiving dinner this year, a beautiful fall centerpiece is a must have. Centerpieces take your meal above and beyond, giving the entire room an ambiance and scenery that puts everyone in a celebratory mood. Contrary to what you may think, a gorgeous and creative centerpiece does not have to cost an arm and a leg. In fact, the best way to obtain an artistic centerpiece is by making one yourself! Autumn is such a beautiful time of year and nature leaves objects to use all around us. Hunting for objects to incorporate in your centerpiece is half of the fun and it’s also an excellent activity to get the kids involved in. Read on for some simple DIY Thanksgiving centerpieces using Fall finds.

Baskets, gourds and other base
First, you’ll need a base of some sort. Baskets and cornucopias made of wicker or wood are very inexpensive, and it’s a safe bet that you can even find them at your local thrift store. You could also hunt for a colored vase in a fall color such as amber, plum, mustard yellow, or moss green. A hollowed out pumpkin or gourd with the top cut off makes a beautifully festive flower and twig vase that you can simply toss out at the end of the evening and these give a rustic fall feel to any room. A large metal mixing bowl or colander is another option and this works in a pinch since most of us have these lying around anyway. You can fill bowls with larger objects such as gourds, small pumpkins, and dried corn.

Acorn, baby pumpkins and other fillers
You’ll need some filler items for your centerpiece, and these will be a breeze to find outside, or if you’re looking for a less temporary centerpiece you can purchase plastic objects. Acorns, especially when attached to branches, make an earthy statement. Baby pumpkins and squash come in a variety of colors and textures. Don’t forget vibrant fall leaves and flowers: these will add a delicate, earthy touch to any centerpiece. Dried corn is almost an homage to the history of the holiday. If you have candles lying around, they will make an excellent addition, as would a string of white Christmas lights.

Thanksgiving can be a very busy time, so if you need assistance in decorating for your party, simply call TalkLocal. They can connect you with a professional party planner. This will make your load lighter, and that’s something we can all celebrate.