Philadelphia, Pennsylvania is famous for its cheese steak sandwiches. Now you too can get a taste of this wonderful, hearty sandwich, by making seitan cheese steak.

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An easy recipe for a delicious and protein-packed salad: lentil feta walnut salad.

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Italian cuisine is probably one of the best for vegetarians. There are plenty of classic vegetarian dishes, and most things that aren’t vegetarian to begin with can be easily adapted. (And the colors are great for Christmas too!) This vegetarian Italian recipe index includes both, as well as all kinds of dishes that contain pasta, whether or not those particular combinations are eaten in Italy.

This lovely pie is sweet but not too sweet, so you can eat sweet potato pie as a side dish with or dessert after Thanksgiving dinner.

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Roasting brings out all the rich flavor and sweetness of veggies for vegetable stew.

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I don’t know about the rest of the world, but in the United States, Thanksgiving is cranberry season. Cranberry sauce usually has pride of place at the table, but cranberry tart is another tasty way to enjoy cranberries.

This simple, nut-based gravy recipe will satisfy your cravings at Thanksgiving or any other time of year.

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Mashed potatoes are the ultimate comfort food. They’re quick and easy and the soft texture makes me feel like a kid. They’re also a great base for all kinds of variations like vegan mashed potatoes and garlic mashed potatoes.

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American Thanksgiving dinner, with its traditional turkey as the main course, can be difficult for vegetarians. Here are some ideas to mix and match for your vegetarian Thanksgiving. (If you’re not American, you can still check out this page for some wonderful fall recipes.)

What better way to celebrate autumn than with a homemade apple pie?