In this country, anyone can wield the power of the president -- to pardon a Thanksgiving Day turkey.

Vegetarians do it all the time -- skip the bird on the holiday table. But what would a T-Day feast be without the fowl? Enter the faux roast, an option for vegetarians who avoid meat for health or ethical reasons, yet yearn to carve a meaty centerpiece for the sake of nostalgia. For them, there are a number of meatless alternatives. They're readily available at Whole Foods Markets, Trader Joes and other upscale grocers during...