Recipezaar: Vegan,Thanksgiving recipes

Leek and Caraway Puree

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 13:56:27 -0500

A lovely vegetable dish. For Vegan use oil oil. For variations use flavored olive oil -- posted by That is Dr House to you

Vegan Sweet Potato Souffle

Sun, 19 Nov 2006 21:25:18 -0500

This recipe is a family favorite. I'm the only vegan in my family, but I always have this requested for holidays and birthdays alike. It's really almost like a sweet potato cheesecake filling. I've found that fresh sweet potatoes result in a highly superior product than with canned sweet potatoes. If you love pumpkin pie or sweet potatoes give this recipe a try- trust me one bit and you'll be hooked! -- posted by Sinarei

Roasted Asparagus With Onions

Mon, 20 Nov 2006 21:22:27 -0500

From Cooking Light, 1995. -- posted by Oolala

Balsamic Roasted Squash and Vegetables

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 22:05:29 -0500

This recipe of what I happened to have in the kitchen was a true hit at Thanksgiving. It makes the kitchen smell wonderful and best of all it's very easy. -- posted by londongavchick

Cranberry Chutney

Fri, 24 Nov 2006 22:18:58 -0500

When you have people skipping the turkey seconds and going back for the chutney by itself, you know you have a winner. I find regular cranberry sauce much too sweet, but this is a nice balance of sweet and savory, and not overly tart or spicy.The original was from an old Gourmet magazine, but I have made substantial modifications. This recipe makes a lot, but it keeps well in the fridge or may be canned using the water bath method. -- posted by graffeetee

Chestnut Roast Recipe

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:44:21 -0500

Modified from The Complete Vegetarian Cuisine by Rose Elliot -- posted by That is Dr House to you

Bryanna's Vegan Pecan Pie

Tue, 28 Nov 2006 14:49:27 -0500

From Byranna Grogan's recipes. I do need to note this will NOT taste like non Vegan pecan pie. If you are seeking that taste the only way to get it is to make a non Vegan pie. -- posted by That is Dr House to you

Apricot-Glazed Roasted Asparagus (Low Fat)

Sun, 10 Dec 2006 21:08:21 -0500

This makes a perfect side to a turkey, prime rib or ham dinner. The recipe can easily be doubled. -- posted by KITTENCAL

Roasted Pumpkin Bites

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:28:34 -0500

I was introduced to these at a party and was pleasently surprised at how good they were - a nice mixture of sweet pumpkin, tangy Balsamic and hot chili powder. This recipe comes out of a local supermarket magazine here in Holland. I think it's a perfect appetizer for Halloween or Thanksgiving -- posted by - Carla -

Spice-Roasted Butternut Squash With Smoked Sweet Paprika

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 16:51:34 -0500

An easy side dish that can also be served at room temperature as part of a salad. I love the combination of smoked sweet paprika and sweet butternut squash. -- posted by What's Cooking?

Gluten-Free Dressing / Stuffing With Dried Fruit - Kosher

Mon, 11 Dec 2006 17:07:51 -0500

Here's my dad's recipe for stuffing, adapted to be kosher and gluten-free. I suppose it is technically "dressing" but we've never called it that. We used Kinnikinnick White Sandwich Bread, which worked well. Stick to a gluten-free bread that runs on the dry side. It was delicious and just like I remembered it from my childhood. -- posted by What's Cooking?

Cranberry Applesauce - No Sugar Added

Tue, 19 Dec 2006 16:56:59 -0500

This is a vividly pink, wonderfully tart cranberry applesauce. Makes a great condiment for savory foods such as meat or potato pancakes, and also wonderful when eaten alone. It has no sugar added, thus it is VERY tart (which I love) - If you prefer a sweeter sauce, add 1/2 cup of sugar. I recommend using 1/2 sweet apples (I like Braeburn) and 1/2 tart apples (Granny Smith, for example). -- posted by What's Cooking?

Lemony Green Beans

Wed, 20 Dec 2006 20:59:26 -0500

Every summer, Pop raises green beans and I love them. I'm always on the lookout for other ways to fix them in place of cooking them with bacon until soft, even though that is my favorite. Gotta have something different every once in a while. Lemon goes so well with green beans and this recipe sounded like a wonderful way to use fresh green beans. Source: First Magazine -- posted by Redneck Epicurean

Garlic Coconut Mashed Yams (Sweet Potatoes)

Sun, 07 Jan 2007 21:37:52 -0500

This flavorful vegan side dish is ever-so-slightly adapted from a recipe in The Millennium Cookbook. These yams are truly addictive. They are a beautiful bed for a filet of fish, and a perfect complement to Caribbean-inspired dishes such as jerked meat or tempeh. I've even been known to eat the leftovers cold, straight from the refrigerator! This is a savory sweet potato dish, rather than the traditional sweet ones - It emphasizes the flavors of garlic and thyme. -- posted by What's Cooking?

Oprah's Roasted Butternut Squash With Sage

Tue, 09 Jan 2007 16:21:10 -0500

A simple combination of sweet and savory fall flavors, adapted from a recipe in the September 2002 issue of O, The Oprah Magazine. The squash carmelizes in a really wonderful way. -- posted by What's Cooking?

Low Fat Roasted Golden Cauliflower

Fri, 12 Jan 2007 16:42:49 -0500

I saw a golden head of cauliflower in the supermarket and had to buy it. It must be healthier then just white I thought. It is very pretty! Well I wanted to roast this using very little oil and I did achieve it. Hope you enjoy it this way or if you don't have a problem with weight go ahead and use more olive oil. Try it on the grill just wrap in foil! -- posted by ~Rita~

Yummy!!! Vegan Pumpkin Cookies

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 19:39:08 -0500

Easy to make vegan pumpkin cookies. -- posted by MissEasy

Turnip Puff

Thu, 15 Feb 2007 14:50:09 -0500

A yummy mashed turnip concoction, inspired by one of my Grandma's recipes! -- posted by selfmadegirl

BBQ Cherry Tomato and Jalapeno Kebabs

Fri, 16 Feb 2007 22:29:18 -0500

Nice little vegetable side for a BBQ. -- posted by Peter J

Cranberry-Mint Infusion

Mon, 19 Feb 2007 20:51:49 -0500

From Sunset magazine. "Mint tea and cranberry syrup combine in a glowing aperitif." -- posted by Engrossed

Holiday Green Beans

Sat, 12 May 2007 17:26:35 -0400

This recipe is from Green Mountain at Fox Run.It's a a fitness and healthy weight loss retreat for women only (a weight loss camp). -- posted by Queenkungfu

Creamy Vegan Mashed Potatoes

Sun, 01 Jul 2007 23:14:42 -0400

Extremely low in fat and healthy. These creamy potatoes are my husband's creation. We were attending a vegan potluck and he was determined to find a way to make the mashed potatoes taste just as good as his unhealthy unvegan version. He succeeded and these creamy vegan mashed potatoes were a hit! Here is the recipe he scratched down for everyone. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Sautéed Green Beans With Mushrooms

Tue, 24 Jul 2007 23:09:31 -0400

Side dish from Isa Moskowitz's "Vegan With a Vengeance." -- posted by EmilyStrikesAgain

Vegan Tofu Vegetable Loaf

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 13:13:16 -0400

Once again, a fantastic recipe from the Chicago Diner cook book. Is there anything they can't do? I did alter this a bit from the original and found it to have a lot more flavor. This is a great comfort food kind of meal, excellect on cold days with mashed potatoes and a dinner roll... or three. PS, the more spices and veggies you add, the better! Here's a great recipe for vegan gravy.. http://www.recipezaar.com/244337 -- posted by tendollarwine

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Fri, 03 Aug 2007 16:19:18 -0400

This recipe is kind of a mix of ideas I got from several recipes and I love it! I made it for my family for Thanksgiving and they ate the entire dish. This is by far one of the simplest recipes you can find. And it's cheap and easy to make! Definately let this sit for a while after you take it out of the oven. It won't look done, but once it sits and cools, the sauce will thicken up, and it stays hot for a really long time. -- posted by tendollarwine

Vegan Gravy

Sat, 04 Aug 2007 16:43:25 -0400

This recipe is from the Chicago Diner cook book. It's easy, tastes great and the mix makes up to 3 cups at least, so it lasts a long time. I love using this with their Tofu Loaf recipe as well as a brown sauce in Asian dishes, like Tofu Yung or my Pepper Fake recipe which you can find in my profile...just add more tamari to the finished product. The recipe for the spice mix is a bit different cause these are the only ingredients I had on hand. -- posted by tendollarwine

Candied Yams

Wed, 08 Aug 2007 22:39:51 -0400

This is the easiest and most delicious Candied Yams recipe I have ever found. It's a must at our holiday table. -- posted by Mrsspeevs

Garlicky Brussels Sprouts (Need I Say More?)

Sun, 19 Aug 2007 15:17:29 -0400

These are very tasty, not your normal boiled yucky brusses sprouts. I made these once for Thanksgiving and now I make them all the time. The original recipe is from Vegetarian Times, but I've changed it a little. -- posted by snickels

Baked Squash

Tue, 11 Sep 2007 21:14:29 -0400

Yummy, healthy, vegan squash. :) I'm getting ready for the holidays! Trying to find tasty yet healthy recipes, so I'll be able to maintain my good health even during the holiday season. From "The Best of Silver Hills Delicious Vegetarian Cuisine" cookbook. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Vegan Meatloaf #1

Thu, 20 Sep 2007 10:49:01 -0400

I got this recipe from a vegan meatloaf generator found here. http://www.veganlunchbox.com/loaf_studio.html All you do is check the boxes of what ingredients you would like and it makes a recipe for you! This is my first attempt and it was outstanding! It didn't hold together as well as I had hoped, but the flavor was unbelievable. I added a couple little extras of things I had in my kitchen, so here is the recipe with my extras. -- posted by tendollarwine

Christmas Dried-Fruit Jam

Mon, 24 Sep 2007 20:34:36 -0400

Use as mincemeat (without suet!) or serve at breakfast with your favorite scones, English muffins or just toast. Use for a surprise between two slices of baked French toast, spoon over puffy pancakes. Frances Bissell *Preserving Nature's Bounty* gets the credit for developing this recipe. -- posted by Debber

Vegan Nut Roast & Stuffing

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:04:25 -0400

This recipe was one of the Thanksgiving recipes featured in our October/November 2007 newsletter. It was adapted from a recipe from PeTA and was found at http://www.boutell.com/vegetarian/thanksgiving.html. -- posted by Vegetarian Network Of Austin Vegan Cookbook

Vegan Gravy

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:05:06 -0400

This recipe was one of the Thanksgiving recipes featured in our October/November 2007 newsletter. It was found at www.boutell.com/vegetarian/thanksgiving.html. -- posted by Vegetarian Network Of Austin Vegan Cookbook

Vegan Meatloaf #2

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 23:16:08 -0400

This is my second experiment using the vegan meatloaf generator found here.. http://www.veganlunchbox.com/loaf_studio.html This is a doubled recipe, so if you want to make a smaller batch, just cut this in half and bake it in an 8x8 dish. The flavor was fantastic and it worked really well with my gravy recipe. http://www.recipezaar.com/244337 -- posted by tendollarwine

Cranberry Sauce

Thu, 04 Oct 2007 01:35:54 -0400

Smoky Spicy Lime Sweet Potatoes

Fri, 12 Oct 2007 01:11:33 -0400

Adapted from a side dish of the winner of the 46th National Chicken Cooking Contest. Goes especially well with pork. -- posted by Maito

3 Ingredient Pumpkin Spice Cupcakes

Sun, 14 Oct 2007 00:39:04 -0400

These are so moist, chewy, and delicious. Plus, you can make them so easily. Not to mention, it's vegan. -- posted by hipbonez

Baked Butternut Squash and Cranberries

Tue, 30 Oct 2007 17:47:40 -0400

Recipe I adopted from Whole Foods Deli section. (vegan) -- posted by hipbonez

Vegan Thanksgiving Casserole

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 17:17:29 -0400

From a Peta member. Probably delicious. -- posted by hipbonez

Vegan Bread Dressing

Wed, 31 Oct 2007 23:38:34 -0400

I lost my Bread Dressing recipe but a friend of mine makes this one and I'm excited to see how it turns out. From the Best of Silver Hills cookbook. Sounds delicious! Update: We made this for Thanksgiving and it was nice and moist and very flavorful. Everyone was digging into it! I baked it for 20 minutes then covered it with tinfoil and baked it 20 more minutes to keep it moist. -- posted by Enjolinfam

Super Easy Yam Blueberry Delight

Sat, 03 Nov 2007 20:24:15 -0400

The beautiful rich color is great to break up a "snow white" holiday plate (you know...turkey,stuffing,mashed potatoes...everything white!) Sweet and colorful, you may get your kids to eat yams at the holidays or any day. No butter! With the convenience of cans you can even make it on a vacation when you're unsure what produce will be available. From Bruce's Yams. -- posted by ~Jen~

Glazed Pearl Onions

Tue, 06 Nov 2007 00:45:21 -0500

From Everyday Food. -- posted by Ariella

Tofurkey (Tofu Turkey)

Wed, 07 Nov 2007 02:55:38 -0500

Adapted from How It All Vegan! -- posted by Lfla

Cranberry Bran Muffins

Thu, 08 Nov 2007 23:34:20 -0500

You can top these with sugar, or serve them plain. -- posted by hipbonez

Lentil and Wild Rice Loaf

Tue, 13 Nov 2007 01:56:50 -0500

We frequently make this for Thanksgiving or Christmas for the vegetarians in the family. It's very nutritious and yummy and it goes great with the rest of the traditional holiday meal. You can make it ahead of time and then just pop it in the oven to heat up before the meal. Always serve it with the cashew gravy recipe I'm about to post separately. I'm not sure of where this recipe originated, but I got it from my sister years ago. I apologize for the some of the amount guestimates on the broth and spices as it's been a while since I've made it and we never had a real recipe, it's just scribbled on a piece of paper. -- posted by Sandy in California

Cranberry Chutney

Sun, 18 Nov 2007 03:41:27 -0500

Heavenly as a side dish/relish at Thanksgiving or any winter dinner. Keeps very well. Serve with poultry or pork. Cooking time does not include 8 hours or more to chill. -- posted by Lizzymommy

Vegan Pumpkin Pie and Crust

Mon, 19 Nov 2007 20:32:44 -0500

I got this recipe from vegan.org and I altered the ingredients slightly. I was nervous about the crust because I never work with dough, but my friends said that the crust was actually their favorite part of the pie because it had such a nice, crumbly texture and a delicious, light taste. The filling was awesome. Exactly how I remember "real" pumpkin pie tasting. The freshly ground cinnamon and nutmeg really make the difference, so don't use any pre-ground stuff! -- posted by tendollarwine

Roasted Yam Halves (Martha Stewart)

Wed, 21 Nov 2007 15:57:22 -0500

From Martha Stewart Living, Feb. 2004. This note appears before the recipe "Halving the yams before roasting greatly reduces the cooking time and gives them a nice golden crust." You can easily increase this recipe. -- posted by Oolala

Vanilla Cranberry Sauce

Mon, 26 Nov 2007 19:30:08 -0500

Now THIS is worth writing home about, so here I am! I wanted to do something different with my cranberry sauce this year. Enough of the citrus, no shallots for making compote...vanilla! I have a few dried out beans that I've been hoarding! Now that we have a supply of fresh beans, time to use the old - why not drop one in the cranberry sauce? How bad could it be? OMG.....it was divine!!! Vanilla sugar adds extra vanilla flavr but you can certainly use regular sugar. -- posted by Elmotoo

Sweet Roasted Carrots With Onions and Apples

Tue, 27 Nov 2007 17:11:21 -0500

This is my own concoction and I was very brave by trying it for the first time with guests. It was a hit. It has an almost sweet and sour feel. -- posted by eightthirty

Vidalia Onion-Cranberry Relish

Wed, 28 Nov 2007 17:08:42 -0500

I made this the first time when I hosted Thanksgiving at my home for my family (deviating from the "ordinary" cranberry sauce.) Since then I've been asked to make this relish for Christmas, Easter, and any other holiday that involves a Turkey. Yummy, yummy. It is easy to make and one of those great recipes that you can make well in advance to take some stress from the day. -- posted by Jessica JT

A-A-A-Absolutely the Cranberry Relish

Mon, 03 Dec 2007 00:28:27 -0500

Easy - quick - sweet but not too sweet - tangy but not too tangy - A little different from most Cranberry Relishes - kids love it - Can't remember where it came from anymore ... been making it for years ! -- posted by Chef Durci

Kamut Berry, Spelt Berry and Wild Rice Stuffing

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 21:29:21 -0500

This was from Outpost Natural Foods. It looks so good that I wanted to post it and try soon! Recipe adapted (by Outpost) from The Modern Vegetarian Kitchen by Peter Berley. Prep time includes pre-cooking the grains. -- posted by WI Cheesehead

Celeriac and Carrot Mash

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:42:19 -0500

I recently discovered celeriac (celery root) and am looking for different ways to use it. I like root vegetable mash so this sounds good. I found this recipe in the February 2008 copy of the BBC Good Food Magazine. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Delicious Vegetarian Gravy

Thu, 24 Jan 2008 16:44:58 -0500

Honestly, this tastes better to me than the real thing. And, it is much better for you with less saturated fat and no cholesterol. The flavor will greatly depend on which broth or bouillon you use, so experiment a bit until you find one you like. It is great with mashed or roasted potatoes and goes well with a Tofurkey. This also works really well as a stew base--just add the cornstarch at the end when the veggies are cooked. It is very easy to prepare, and freezes perfectly, so we make huge batches so some is always ready. When you reheat from frozen, either run it through the blender or use a hand blender after thawing to regain a creamy consistency. -- posted by Yobittles

Holiday Sweet Potatoes and Apples

Tue, 06 May 2008 00:21:07 -0400

From Aldi's website. -- posted by mliss29

Holiday Tofu Loaf

Tue, 06 May 2008 14:00:55 -0400

My friends tell me to make this every holiday as the vegan main course. It looks really pretty and tastes great. You can adjust the oil/ Juice ratio to suit your fancy, just be sure you baste it throughout the cooking process. -- posted by beet_lust

Punkrock Chickpea Gravy

Thu, 22 May 2008 15:19:19 -0400

Deliciously AMAZING vegan gravy from Vegan with a Vengeance. Perfect for smothering mashed potatoes. I made this for our Mother's Day meal, and I fell in LOVE with it. They mention in the cookbook that you will be tempted to make this once a week, and I think they are right. There were no vegetarians present at dinner, much less any vegans, but the gravy was well received by everyone! I didn't have mustard seeds the first time I made this, so I used 1 tsp ground yellow mustard and it worked just fine. -- posted by Kozmic Blues

Carrot and Coriander (Cilantro) Soup

Thu, 31 Jul 2008 01:24:24 -0400

One of the trendiest soups over here in the UK at the moment is carrot and coriander soup. Coriander is the same thing as cilantro only by a different name. I have enjoyed this soup but because of my dietary requirements have avoided it because creamy soups like this so often use a lot of cream. So, I was happy to find this version of the soup in the August 2008 copy of BBC Good Magazine because it doesn't use any dairy at all. I have now tried the recipe and think it is fantastic. It is very rich and creamy tasting without any at all. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Olive Oil Mashed Potatoes

Tue, 26 Aug 2008 00:35:27 -0400

With only three ingredients salt, potatoes and extra virgin olive oil, and you are rewarded with a divinely creamy and buttery dish of mashed potatoes. Yukon Gold potatoes have a naturally unique buttery flavor with no butter added! Ordinary salt is one of the ingredients here. Use any salt you like, but (imo) great salt will give even more great flavor! I can't wait to try this with different varieties of salt to discover the differences. I think this recipe leaves lots of room for experimenting with flavored or infused extra virgin olive oil and various salts. Experimenting is half the fun! Let me know what you use please. I am so interested! I do not know much about Kosher or Jewish food and cooking but I think these might even work well there as well. Discovered in Gourmet Magazine, Paris! 9/2008. -- posted by mama's kitchen

Roasted Maple-Cranberry Sauce

Wed, 03 Sep 2008 23:13:46 -0400

Entered for safe-keeping, from Clean Eating, Fall 2008, a variation on the traditional U.S.A. Thanksgiving cranberry sauce. The sauce will keep well for 2 weeks in the refrigerator; the flavors will meld and improve the longer it sits. This recipe has about half the calories in traditional cranberry sauce. -- posted by KateL

Vegan Gravy

Mon, 06 Oct 2008 00:29:39 -0400

Recipe I found on allrecipes.com that I wanted to bring over here to share. VERY easy, VERY fast, and REALLY flavorful! -- posted by EmilyStrikesAgain

Carrots and Brussels Sprouts

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 01:49:07 -0400

This recipe is from Gourmet Magazine (February 2008) by Ian Knauer. It is very simple to prepare and would be great for Thanksgiving! -- posted by blucoat

Succotash of Fresh Corn, Lima Beans, Tomatoes and Onions

Tue, 07 Oct 2008 02:09:40 -0400

The recipe is from Bon Appétit Magazine (Oct. 2008) by Amelia Saltsman, author of excellent cookbook, "The Santa Monica Farmers' Market Cookbook: Seasonal Foods, Simple Recipes and Stories from the Market and Farm". Recipe can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and chill. Rewarm before continuing. -- posted by blucoat

Vegan Cranberry Sauce With Orange and Cinnamon

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:41:55 -0400

It's best to make this the day before you plan on serving it. I made it fresh last year for Thanksgiving and it was too tart and just awful. But when I tried it the following day, it was the best cranberry sauce I've ever had. Just heat briefly over the stove before serving (after the day of resting!). This also makes an amazing spread for toast or bagels. -- posted by tendollarwine

Choice Candied Carrots

Tue, 14 Oct 2008 13:42:57 -0400

These delicious and sweet vegetables are a delight with any meal. Kids, adults, anyone is sure to eat these! -- posted by Erin #7

Sweet Potato Layer Cake

Mon, 20 Oct 2008 20:03:18 -0400

Originally from VegNews magazine, this is a delicious cake for fall. The sweet potato taste isn't very strong, but gives the cake a subtle flavor and a beautiful color as well as adding a great texture without having to use a ton of oil. -- posted by Nicole_85

Roasted Cranberry Sauce

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 19:34:41 -0400

From Saveur magazine, Nov 2008. -- posted by DrGaellon

Company's Coming Stuffed Winter Squash

Wed, 29 Oct 2008 18:12:10 -0400

A savory wild rice and apple stuffing fills these golden squash rings. Delicata are oblong green and yellow striped squash; sliced crosswise they make beautiful scalloped rings, or use any other winter squash. You can also make the wild rice stuffing without the squash for a side dish. Serve with Shiitake Mushroom Gravy. Adapted from Delicious Living magazine. -- posted by Sharon123

Gentle Thanksgiving Mushroom Gravy

Thu, 13 Nov 2008 17:00:21 -0500

From the Farm Animal Rights Movement's "Recipes for a Gentle Thanksgiving." www.gentlethanksgiving.org -- posted by Serah B.

Penzey's Tomato Basil Green Beans

Mon, 17 Nov 2008 01:14:38 -0500

This recipe is from a Penzey's catalog from several years ago. It is also very good with dill instead of basil, and I plan to try with oregano next time. Be sure to use plum (roma) tomatoes which are meatier than other types. Also, the cooking times are for whole green beans; I buy a big bag of frozen whole tender young beans at a warehouse club or Trader Joes. I have reduced the amount of oil to 1/4 cup from 1/2 as originally written, based on a review and my own preference also. -- posted by appleydapply

Harvest Corn & Black Beans

Wed, 19 Nov 2008 01:08:22 -0500

This is a pretty Thanksgiving side dish that adds something special anytime. This recipe can easily be adapted for large gatherings. Happy Holidays & Enjoy! :) -- posted by Binxi

Cranberry Pear Sauce (Light Recipe)

Fri, 21 Nov 2008 20:10:52 -0500

This is a light recipe from Martha Stewart which I have changed slightly. The addition of the cherries, pears and fruit juice adds natural sweetness which allows you to decrease the amount of sugar from the traditional cranberry sauce recipes. Sounds delish and I bet a pinch or two of ginger would be fabulous in here as well. -- posted by JanuaryBride

Sweet Gingered Cranberry Relish

Sun, 30 Nov 2008 23:31:12 -0500

Ooooh, so good! Adults might like this more than the kids, but count me among those who are hooked! -- posted by Susiecat too

Vegan Gravy

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 00:42:19 -0500

This is a really simple, and great tasting gravy for Thanksgiving or any other time. It will fool meat-eaters, I swear. -- posted by BusyBeeHoneyBee

Vegan Apple Sausage Stuffing

Tue, 02 Dec 2008 02:03:03 -0500

This is a veganized version of a favorite stuffing recipe in my family. When I became a vegan a few years ago, my mom and I converted all of our favorite Thanksgiving recipes, and this one turned out especially great in vegan form. You could easily make in non-vegan by using real sausage instead. This makes quite a bit, so feel free to halve the recipe. -- posted by BusyBeeHoneyBee

My Favorite Carrot Soup

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:20:59 -0500

This really is "my favorite carrot soup"! The fresh ginger is the key ingredient. I came across this recipe a few years ago in a magazine article about holiday family favorites and have been making it ever since. This soup is a snap to make and freezes beautifully! This soup is amazing! -- posted by Gaia22

Mango Pomegranate Guacamole

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 01:43:46 -0500

I can't get my mind off of this recipe...I finally will get a chance to make it this week for a small wedding reception I am hosting. I won't bother making a practice run of it because I just don't trust myself with a bowl of guacamole. From Gourmet Nov. 2008 -- posted by cookiedog

No More Plain Jane Green Beans

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 20:04:10 -0500

A fast fix that makes those veggies shine! Now that they make those bags of veggies that steam right in the bag this is so fast and easy yet looks and tastes special. -- posted by mama's kitchen

Balsamic and Brown Sugar Roasted Carrots

Mon, 16 Feb 2009 09:48:24 -0500

A delicious variation for roasting carrots. Perfect as an accompaniment to a roast or a casserole. -- posted by Noo

Acorn Squash With Spinach Stuffing

Sun, 01 Mar 2009 18:17:47 -0500

Very simple side dish with very simple ingredients. The color is great and the taste is even better. It's a great comfy fall dish. -- posted by Jess4Freedom

Roasted Sweet Potato Fries

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 14:29:29 -0400

This is a wonderful recipe. its a kid and adult pleaser. Crispy on the outside and nice and soft on the inside. Every one at the table fights over these when i make them. I've had sweet potatoes fries at restaurants several times. but i tried to come up with a baked/roasted version... reduce the fat increase the taste. I like to cut up the potatoes length wise... so my fries are nice and long. also i like them to be about a 1/3 of an inch thick. -- posted by Maya's Mama

Vegan Green Bean Casserole

Fri, 03 Apr 2009 17:07:42 -0400

I found this recipe on VegWeb: So far I have found no complaints! "This is meant to be a vegan version of the traditional green bean casserole served at holidays, etc., for those of you who loved it and were sad to not have it at the holidays once you went vegan. Many of my non-veggie friends like this better than traditional green bean casserole because it has more veggies and more herbs and spices." - from the website (http://vegweb.com/index.php?topic=6137.0) -- posted by havolina

Spanish Potatoes

Wed, 22 Apr 2009 12:42:04 -0400

A Spanish inspired recipe that I found in a back issue of BBC Good Food Magazine. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Portuguese Cornbread (Broa)

Sat, 09 May 2009 00:45:37 -0400

Broa is a yeasted cornbread eaten in Portugal. I found this recipe at the excellent 'Lip Smacking Goodness' blog. -- posted by Sarah_Jayne

Fresh Basil-White Bean Hummus

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 17:55:36 -0400

This Italy-inspired hummus is a recipe I created in celebration of my bountiful basil harvest. Did you know that basil has natural antidepressant properties? For me, that's just one more reason to put it in everything! -- posted by Prose

Cider Glazed Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Wed, 14 Oct 2009 14:13:00 -0400

A glaze of seasonal apple cider complements an amazingly simple dish. Perfect for Thanksgiving or Christmas, highlighting fresh, local ingredients. -- posted by Laurie150

Pecan Sweet Potatoes

Mon, 19 Oct 2009 12:34:49 -0400

This recipe was featured in our October/November 2009 newsletter. It was adapted from the recipe in Healthy Holidays by Marilu Henner. -- posted by Vegetarian Network Of Austin Vegan Cookbook

Level 5 Awesome Vegan Stuffing

Mon, 26 Oct 2009 16:18:44 -0400

I haven't tried this yet, just posting it here for safe keeping. -- posted by DitaVT

Thanksgiving Cranberry Fig Jam

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 12:37:50 -0400

Aah! The last of the figs from my garden. Thanksgiving is 1 month away so I added cranberries, ginger root, orange, and vanilla. Try it on your turkey or pork roast. Also great on scones or warmed over pancakes making a wonderful holiday breakfast. -- posted by ~Rita~

Sweet Braised Whole Scallions (Molly Stevens)

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:10:55 -0500

This would be a fabulous, easy side dish for Thanksgiving. "As the scallions braise, the sweet anise flavor of the tarragon mingles with their oniony juices, giving the whole dish a candy-like sweetness. If you cant find fresh tarragon, or simply dont care for its taste, substitute fresh parsley or omit the herb altogether. The scallions will still taste delicious." Recipe is from "All About Braising: The Art of Uncomplicated Cooking" by Molly Stevens. -- posted by blucoat

Caramelized Butternut Squash Gems

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 13:53:12 -0500

I recently discovered how wonderful butternut squash fries are. So I have been experimenting with different recipes and really like this one that I created. I really enjoy this recipe creation and am pleased with the lower fat and calorie content. Hope you enjoy these little gems of deliciousness as much as I do! -- posted by mama's kitchen

Butternut Squash and Potatoes With Rosemary

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 12:15:17 -0500

From the Italian Slow Cooker by Michele Scicolone. It's wonderful to be able to use the slow cooker to make side dishes, especially on those occasions when the oven is engaged by the main event. You cannot go wrong with butternut squash, potatoes and rosemary. While this appears in an Italian cookbook, the ingreidets are very familiar to North Americans, as well. -- posted by duonyte

Roasted Acorn Squash With Wild Rice Stuffing

Fri, 11 Dec 2009 17:37:10 -0500

Acorn squash is a satisfying side when roasted and topped with a pat of butter and a drizzle of maple syrup, but filled with a hearty stuffing of wild rice, pecans, and cranberries, its a meal in itself. Loaded with comforting flavors, this dish brings fall home, but it can be made any time of year. The wild rice mixture can be made up to 2 days ahead; keep it refrigerated in an airtight container. You can make the stuffing up to 6 hours ahead; keep it covered in the refrigerator. extracted from Chow.com, haven't tried this yet but posted here for safekeeping -- posted by endeavour

Pumpkin Pie

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:49:10 -0500

This pie is delicious, and no one will EVER miss the eggs. You can use this filling with your favorite home made pie crust, or store bought. I made this for Thanksgiving 2009 using this crust: Recipe #404587 Because I didn't have clove, I used 1/2 tsp cinnamon PLUS from Pampered Chef, which has a mix of cinnamon, nutmeg and clove. I also used candied pecans for the top. From: Joy of Vegan Baking -- posted by Kozmic Blues

Flaky Pie Crust

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 01:52:02 -0500

This recipe makes two (2) pie crusts, and freezes VERY well. This recipe can be made by hand, or using a food processor. (I make mine by hand since I do not own one). Please make sure not to overprocess the ingredients, as this will result in a very tough crust, not tender and flaky as it should be! The key to a flaky crust is to have all the ingredients COLD when you start. I like to put everything (flour and all) in the freezer for up to 30 minutes before I start. You may also use 1 cup of vegetable shortning, or 1 cup of non-dairy butter, instead of 1/2 cup of each. I prefer using a mix of the two! -- posted by Kozmic Blues

Cranberry Ginger Sauce

Mon, 21 Dec 2009 23:48:25 -0500

This sauce has a complex tart flavor with a touch of heat. Mix it with plain yogurt, over oatmeal, grits, or polenta, or just eat plain or with a muffin or piece of toast. -- posted by Sharon123

Gingery Vegan Carrot Cake

Tue, 22 Dec 2009 14:47:50 -0500

Packed with spicy goodness and flavors, this is healthy and indulgent, especially with cream cheeze frosting(see below)! I modified it from John Robbins' "May All Be Fed". -- posted by White Rose Child

Sparkling Cranberries

Tue, 29 Dec 2009 02:24:13 -0500

borrowed and reposted from 101 cookbooks for safekeeping, these look very tasty. i betcha you could do this with blueberries for a summer treat too. cooking time is cooling/drying time -- posted by spiritussancto

Cranberry Relish or Compote

Thu, 31 Dec 2009 09:26:45 -0500

I'm sure there are infinte varieties of cranberry relish on our Thanksgiving and Christmas tables. With this one I wanted to evoke a traditional New England flavor. Fortunately I can buy cranberries fresh from Cape Cod. If you freeze cranberries upon purchase they will work fine. Raspberries were added for sweetness, without overpowering the cranberry, but you could substitue other berries. The flavor of this relish is intense so adjust the sugar to your taste. -- posted by yankeeecho