The emphasis on turkey in the traditional observance of Thanksgiving can be a challenge to those attempting vegetarian—and especially vegan—diets. There are, however, options for non-carnivores beyond mere stuffing. Holiday menus can be adapted and reinvented for vegetarian and vegan diets.

• Tofurkey: Produced by Oregon's Turtle Island Foods, Tofurkey is a turkey-like roast made of organic soybeans. The company also makes Tofurkey giblets.

• Veat Vegetarian Breast: Made by Van's All Natural foods, Veat is also soy-based. According to the company's official site, "The taste and texture amazes and delights vegetarians and meat eaters alike."Official Site: Veat

• Celebration Roast: A grain-based alternative roast that comes stuffed with "sausage style" mushrooms, sage and butternut squash. Celebration Roast is made by Field Roast Grain Meat Co.
• Note: Those who are allergic to wheat gluten may want to avoid this highly gluten-based product.

• • Mahalo's Guide to Tofurkey
• All Recipes: Tofu Turkey II
• VegCooking: Homemade Tofurkey Loaf
• Turtle Island Foods: Tofurky Recipes
• VegWeb.com: Tofu Turkey with Stuffing
• About.com: Ginger Garlic Tofurky Roast Recipe
• Northern Virginia Daily: Roast Tofurky baked with Caramelized Onion and Cherry Relish
• Vegetarian Resource Group: Cooking Tofurky for the Holidays