Here's Gourmet magazine's take on meat-free dishes that can take center stage at any celebration.

Earthly Pleasures

The abundance of the season shines in this vegetarian Thanksgiving feast. Inspired by the Mediterranean, it’s at once sophisticated and deeply satisfying.

• Artichokes Braised in Lemon and Olive Oil
• Mushroom and Farro Pie
• Parmesan-Roasted Butternut Squash
• Cranberry Sauce with Dates and Orange
• Moscatel-Glazed Parsnips
• Smashed Potatoes with Roasted-Garlic Gravy
• Sautéed Broccoli Rabe
• Kohlrabi and Mâche Salad
• Prune, Cherry, and Apricot Frangipane Tart
• Pumpkin Tart with Anise-Seed Crust
• Roasted Chestnuts

The Vegetarian’s Dilemma

With combinations this robust and flavors this bright, the hardest decision is what to eat first.

• Spicy Green Salad with Manchego and Pears
• Roasted-Vegetable and Wine Sauce
• Rice and Noodle Pilaf with Toasted Almonds
• Kale with Garlic and Cranberries
• Bittersweet Chocolate Pecan Pie
• Apple Galette

Home for the Harvest

A robust—and meatless—feast offers an ideal way to give thanks.

• Bruschette with Chickpea Purée and Chopped Arugula Salad
• Broiled Polenta Sticks
• Roasted Delicata Squash and Mushrooms with Thyme
• Sautéed Broccolini with Garlic
• Roasted Vegetable Gravy
• Frizzled Onion
• Meringue Roulade with Anise Cream
• Baked Figs in Lemon Syrup