Navigating holiday dinners, parties and potlucks presents a special challenge to vegetarians and vegans. As an ovo-lacto vegetarian, I can usually assemble a satisfying if unconventional plate. But there's always the chance every dish including the salad will contain bacon!
In fairness to omnivorous hosts, knowing a non-meat eater will be at your holiday table adds a level of stress to an already-daunting task. Follow me below the orange tinsel for healthy, tasty and meat-free holiday fare.