Christmas dinner idea

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Help. Yesterday we had our staff Xmas meal and when the people around me saw

me with potatoes and frozen veggies they remembered I was veg. This prompted

lots of questions about what we would eat at Xmas. Frankly, I don't do

anything very special. I never have and it doesn't bother me. Some people

were shocked as 'all the important traditions in a family centre around

food'. Not in our family but I didn't bother to explain...We enjoy good

food, my son often helps me prepare it, we grow it in our garden, we try to

be aware of what is healthy but I don't really love to cook. I don't think

this has anything to do with being a veg. However, it got me thinking that

maybe this year I would try dsomething 'special' for Xmas. As Canadians,

there will be a turkey for my parents. Side dishes will be homemade

cranberry sauce, stuffing/dressing, mashed potatoes, sweet potatoes baked

with garlic (my fave), and brussell sprouts. It has always been enough for

my son and myself to just eat the sides. we have a big breakfast and are not

overly hungry. However, in case I am feeling inspired (or guilty) do you

have any ideas. I know in the UK nut roast is popular but we don't have that

in Canada. We did Tofurkey for Thanksgiving and I really wasn't impressed.

It was ok but nothing special, especially as it is quite expensive. I would

like to try something simple as I find Christmas eve and day to be busy and

would rather not spend most of the little time I have in the kitchen.

Something that could be made ahead and frozen would be great. I was thinking

about lentil loaf but it has never turned out well for me. Any suggestions,

recipes, etc. would be appreciated. I did check out vrg but had no luck.

Thanks, Madeline:)