Vegetables All Year Round
Coconut oil and sweet potatoes are a match made in foodie heaven. Add this special homemade spice blend that sneaks in a little maca powder, and expect the general consensus to be nothing short of “wow.” Recipe and photo contributed by Julie Morris. Reprinted with permission from Superfood Kitchen: Cooking with Nature’s Most Amazing Foods. © 2012 by Julie Morris, Sterling Epicure, an imprint of Sterling Publishing Co., Inc. Read More→
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Combining sweet potatoes, chilies, and cheese in soft tacos or tortillas is downright sensuous. Whether you make these into soft tacos or crispy tortillas, serve with plenty of napkins! Adapted from The Vegetarian 5-Ingredient Gourmet. Read More→
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You’ll be tempted to sing “Deck the Halls” when this golden wreath comes to the table. Baked in a ring mold, this carrot dish makes a unique accompaniment to any entree. It’s deliciously moist, delicately sweet, and has a texture reminiscent of a light, airy muffin. Prepare it in advance and reheat it briefly by covering it with aluminum foil, and tucking it into a preheated 350-degree F. oven for 10 to 12 minutes. Contributed by Zel Allen from her new book Vegan for the Holidays.
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Served in its shell, this simple preparation of spaghetti squash makes a dramatic presentation as part of a winter meal.
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This simple, light tortilla preparation is good served with a hearty grain pilaf or a bean dish. It makes a nice accompaniment to a well-seasoned chili.
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Spaghetti squash is a “fun” vegetable if ever there was one. This unique squash is delicious as well as entertaining, with its spaghetti-like flesh. Serve as a side dish with quinoa or wild rice pilafs. Read More→
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Raw turnips have a pleasant, mild bite; sautéed, they’re delectably sweet. If you’d like to make use of winter’s bumper crop of this underused root veggie, they’re delicious simply sautéed with red bell pepper. Read More→
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If you want an easy way to add some greens to your holiday table, this salad is for you. My Grandpa used to make cranberry bread for Thanksgiving, and this is basically that — in salad form. Cranberries, walnuts, orange, all mixed together … it’s like the holidays in a bowl! Add this to your holiday table (works just as well for Christmas as Thanksgiving), and see if it doesn’t bring a little extra smile to your face. Originally posted at and reprinted from Esther at A,B,C,Vegan. Read More→
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