Thanksgiving is perhaps my favorite holiday ever. As my sister put it, it's the one day of the year when we, as Jews, can be pretty sure we're doing exactly the same thing as the rest of the country. It's a day of humility and gratitude, sleep, family time, and lots of delicious food. What's not to love?
This year we had an intimate nine-person evening. For the past few years, my sister and I have been in charge of planning and cooking the Thanksgiving meal, with my mom as sous chef and advisor. Because there are always several vegetarians at my family's Thanksgiving table, we always make a meatless spread (except for the turkey, of course). But that doesn't mean our Thanksgivings aren't flavorful, vibrant, and joyous. In fact--well, see for yourself.
