Suggestions for vegan christmas menu

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added 5 months ago

Hi there,
This Brussels sprouts slaw is absolutely fabulous (wish I'd made this one up!!):http://em-i-lis.com/wordpress...
I enjoy these orange lassi-inspired carrots too: http://www.food52.com/recipes...
And these cherry-pecan-rice pilaf stuffed winter squash are delish; you could use a vegan milk and cheese in lieu of the minimal amounts here: http://www.food52.com/recipes...
lastly, this blackberry pie is absolutely perfect in my humble opinion. you could use a vegan crust or experiment w/ subbing a vegan milk for the 1/4 c here... http://em-i-lis.com/wordpress...
Good luck!

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hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.

added 5 months ago

I love that brussels sprouts slaw, too!

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Wow, thank you so much for the great ideas! My mom would love the brussels sprouts slaw.

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You might find inspiration in nava atlas' vegan holiday menus cookbook..

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ChefJune added 5 months ago

Robin Asbell's new book, "Big Vegan" is sure to give you lots of great menu ideas.

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hardlikearmour is a trusted home cook.

added 5 months ago

This vegan main is very delicious and impressive: http://www.epicurious.com...
My coconut cajeta and chocolate fondue is really rich & creamy, plus fun!: http://www.food52.com/recipes...

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lloreen added 5 months ago

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You will have no trouble finding delicious vegan side dishes, so what I would suggest is to choose something that works as a "main" and then plan around that. Something with an impressive presentation, that looks hearty and satisfying. I like Emily's idea of squash stuffed with rice pilaf. An individual half of a small squash would be an attractive presentation. Or Smitten kitchen has a recipe for mushroom bourguignon that is rich, earthy, and delicious. You could make it vegan by subbing olive oil for the butter: http://smittenkitchen.com...
It would look pretty served in individual tourines (I have seen some from Le Creuset at Marshalls for very cheap) maybe over a sage polenta or vegan noodles...

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Emily is a trusted source on General Cooking.

added 5 months ago

the mushroom bourg is a great idea, lloreen!

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Sadassa_Ulna added 5 months ago

I came across this today and thought of your question:
http://virtuallyveganmama... you could use a savory pastry dough instead of puff pastry if you were inclined, along the lines of this: http://nobreadisanisland...

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My dad makes this really great and hearty vegan casserole with brown rice and cashews. It's delicious! It's one of those dishes that you throw all of the ingredients together and bake it- so easy. I don't have the recipe on hand but it might serve as some inspiration for you!

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