A Thanksgiving Meal

Thanksgiving is celebrated in the U.S. towards the end of November each year. This day is set apart to remember the Pilgrims from England who sailed on the “Mayflower” in 1620 to settle in America and gain religious freedom.

We take this opportunity to offer thanks to Lord Krishna. He is the giver of all things of this world: the sun, the soil, the water, the seeds and the air, all of which keep us most grateful to His sweet nature.

As in all holidays around the world, food is a major part of the festivities. Our vegetarian version of Thanksgiving is very close to the traditional fare served:

Start your dinner by offering your hungry guests the Waldorf salad as an appetizer. Next is the main course, consisting of vegetarian nut loaf topped with tomato sauce, sweet potatoes stuffed with nuts and fruits, cranberry sauce, and mashed potatoes, which are traditionally served covered with gravy. I suggest buying some pineapple juice and making some hot herbal tea, like mint or lemon, to accompany the meal.

Be sure to save room for dessert, a whipped cream-covered pie made from pumpkins, which are traditionally harvested around this time.

This special fare, prepared just once a year, takes some time to make. So gather up your friends and family and make a day of it. Some things, like the pumpkin pie, tomato sauce, salad dressing and gravy can be made the day before. Most recipes yield 4 generous servings, and many people often enjoy the leftovers the next day.

Thanks to all our visitors and their families for joining us. You’re welcome to post your comments below each recipe.

Happy Thanksgiving and Hare Krishna,
Rangavati

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