Vegetarian Star

The Cleveland Show chose to make fun of vegans during an episode where Cleveland and some friends have a backyard barbecue. The character who Seth McFarlane created a spin-off episode from “Family Guy” from encounters a stereotypical new-age, hippie vegan offering grilled fake meat.

“Alright, not-dogs and sham-burgers are ready,” the man announces while handing Cleveland a sandwich. “Hey, bro, you want some fakon on that?”

Cleveland slams the man’s hand on the grill and says, “Smell that? That’s meat burning” and gets the vegan to say “That smells so good.”

Although Thanksgiving and winter time aren’t usually the times for barbecue, if you’re planning to throw one or attend one for mixed eaters, it can successfully be done without anyone suffering from 1st degree burns.

First, you can check out some suggested grilled vegetables and salad recipes from Laist.

Then, read the tips for making a veggie barbecue happen, include keeping meat and non-meat items separately and remembering that just because a veggie-based patty has the name “burger” to it doesn’t mean it behaves like one on the grill. It’s important to read instructions to avoid overcooking.

“Don’t expect your mock meats to behave the same way on the grill as their meat counterparts. Veggie burgers will taste great, but they just don’t have the same natural juices and fat that a beef burger has. While this is great for your cholesterol and your waistline, you’ll want to prepare your grill to prevent veggie burgers and mock meats from sticking to the .”

Visit Vegetarian.about.com for more tips and suggestions, including grilling sweet potatoes, pineapples and more.

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