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Wednesday, November 15, 2006

Davidovas Family's Vegetarian Turkey Loaf

10 to 12 servings

Beltsville residents Vladimir and Amarilia Reis Davidovas have made this dish for about 15 years. Starting with a friend's recipe, they added the pineapple for sweetness and color. They prefer the frozen Meatless Smoked Turkey Vegetable Protein Roll made by Worthington, available at the Potomac Adventist Book & Health Food Store in Silver Spring, 301-572-0700.

The turkey loaf and stuffing can be roasted 1 day in advance, then cooled, covered and refrigerated. Reheat in a 350-degree oven for 30 minutes.

For the turkey loaf:

4 medium cloves garlic, finely minced

4 tablespoons unsalted butter, softened

1 1/2 tablespoons vegetarian no-chicken soup base, such as Better Than Bouillon brand

One 4-pound meatless smoked turkey loaf, such as Worthington brand (may substitute four 1-pound loaves of meat substitute, such as Quorn brand), preferably thawed

One 1-pound, 20-ounce can sliced pineapple, juice reserved (may substitute 1 whole pineapple, peeled, cored and cut into 1/4 -inch slices)

1 1/2 cups ginger ale

For the stuffing:

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