Best Vegetarian Christmas

    • Christmas Day is December 25th
    • Christmas 2008 falls on a Thursday
    • Christmas Eve dinners are also a popular tradition
    • Tofurkey is a popular Christmas main course
    • Cranberry dishes are a great addition to vegetarian menus
    • Vegetarians do not eat meat or fish
    • Some vegetarians will eat eggs and milk
    • Many meat alternatives are made from wheat gluten
    • Several traditional side dishes are already vegetarian
  • Transitioning traditional Christmas menus for vegetarians calls for a few simple recipe adjustments to meet vegetarian diet requirements. Vegetarians do not eat meat or fish, so the typical main course often requires the most change. For some of the best vegetarian Christmas dishes, check out the recipe links on this page.
  • Vegetarian Main Course Alternatives

  • Vegetarian and Vegan Holiday Baking

    Vegans are more strict in their diet in that they don't eat any animals or animal byproducts. That means no milk, cheese, sour cream or eggs. That doesn't mean you can't indulge in holiday baked goods. Egg substitutes and soy milk are often replaced in traditional recipes to create delicious holiday treats like cookies and cakes.About.com: Vegan Cookie Recipes