Not bacon!

Happy World Vegetarian Day! The holiday was founded in 1977 by the North American Vegetarian Society and kicks off October as Vegetarian Awareness Month. If you're vegetarian, check out some of these select vegetarian (and vegan) recipes on Serious Eats. If you're not vegetarian, try to lay off the bacon for one day—it's not so bad. Though many people have gone through vegetarianism flings, who out there feels like a real, true vegetarian? Recipes after the jump.

Non-Vegan

• Martha Stewart's Macaroni and Cheese
• Ginger Fried Rice
• Braised Greens Tacos
• Beetroot, Red Onion, Red Cabbage, Crème Fraîche, and Chervil
• Kale and Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Vegan

• Blumenthal’s Roast Potatoes
• Eggplant Baingan Kachri
• Hearty Winter Vegetable Burger
• Grilled Sweet Potato Salad
• Fregola with Portobello Mushrooms, Rosemary, and Sage

Helpful Talk Topics

• Quick Vegetarian Meals
• Vegetarian Finger Food
• Vegetarian Marshmallows
• Vegetarian Crock Pot recipes