Hi there
I've been a veg. for six years and have never been at a loss for good tasting meatless dishes. (Becoming a veg has also made me a better cooker of meat dishes for my meat eating guests, and yes I allow others around me to enjoy what they like even if I don't like it.) I too, like you, because grossed out by eating meat because of horrid experieces eating strange animals in a foreign country. Then when I returned home to the safety of chicken and the "normal meats of home", I found I couldn't shake the idea that all meats have the same consistencies. So in a nut shell I'm saying, I've been where you are and I did make the decision to cut out all meat and ultimately it has made me more aware of what I put into my body and I've also lost a few extra pounds. Like I said, it works for me. In time you will find what works best for you and your family. If you have any questions feel free to ask. If you give me an idea of what kind of food, spices, flavors you prefer, I can offer recipes based on your preferences. But quite honestly, asking if anyone has any good meatless recipes is like asking if Fleetwood Mac has any good songs...the list could go on for... I rest my case. My last point is that becoming a veg has made me aware of the seasonal foods that are only in season at certain times and those immediately become favorites because they only come around when the produce is in season. Tonight I made pumpkin soup with fresh pumpkin, leeks(in the onion family) and potatoes. I've made it for many pot luck get-togethers and always bring copies of the recipe cause i've never known anyone to not like it. Even if you dislike the idea of pumpkin, give it another chance. Fresh cooked pumpkin is nothing like the orange paste that comes in the cans. I've gone on long enough. I can also recommend a few good "meat reducer" and vegetarian cookbooks to get you started.