These simple Soft Vegan Sweet Potato Dinner Biscuits are so moist and flaky, they practically melt in your mouth. Fantastic to serve with fall meals, especially as an accompaniment to chili or other stews, these are also a welcome addition to your vegan Thanksgiving menu. Recipe contributed by Cathe Olson from The Vegetarian Mother’s Cookbook.* Continue Reading…
Chilaquiles is a classic Southwestern casserole that layers soft corn tortillas with beans and cheese (vegan in this case). Adding zucchini and chiles adds to the lively flavors. This recipe makes a nice change-of-pace holiday main dish but is also easy enough to make for weeknight meals. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky. Adapted from The Vegetarian Family Cookbook.
Eggplant and tofu steaks cooked on the grill can be eaten from plate, served on bread, or inserted into buns. The fruit in the recipe, added here as a garnish, is a pleasing accompaniment. Recipe contributed by Nikki and David Goldbeck, from American Wholefoods Cuisine.* Continue Reading…
I love these Corn Pancakes with Bourbon Agave Maple Syrup. I designed this recipe so each pancake is a meal in itself, with texture not usually expected from a pancake and a big flavor profile with a minimal amount of work. They’re fun, delicious, filling, and perfect for a cold morning and a cup of hot tea. Recipe and photo contributed by Jason Wyrick from The Vegan Taste. Continue Reading…
Baba Ghanouj is—like hummus—a classic Middle Eastern spread meant to be scooped up on wedges of pita bread. It’s also good as a dip for raw veggies. This recipe is a must-try for eggplant lovers!
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This recipe uses pasta in place of the customary lettuce in a Greek salad. Mixed with veggies, this makes a substantial and lively main dish for warm-weather meals, as well as a great vegan potluck dish for summer gatherings. Take along some extra vinaigrette to moisten the salad if it is to stand for a substantial amount of time. Leftovers are great to pack into containers for the next day’s lunch. Photos by Evan Atlas. Continue Reading…
Marinated beets are an appetizing addition to this simple salad of mixed greens and carrots. The walnuts add a nice flavor to the finished recipe. If time is of the essence, I’ve included a shortcut of using pickled beets from a jar—but the homemade kind are best! Photos by Evan Atlas. Continue Reading…
This tasty dish, brimming with lively southwestern flavors, is a vegan version of a traditional southwestern egg dish. It’s known as migas, a word that literally means “crumbs†in Spanish, in this case referring to bits of tortilla. In the original recipe, the tortilla pieces are scrambled with eggs; our vegan version replaces eggs with tofu. Serve this dish for a leisurely weekend brunch or as an easy dinner. Round out your meal with a colorful salad and simple bean dish like Refried Pinto Beans or Garlicky Skillet Black Beans. Photos by Evan Atlas. Continue Reading…
Haroset (also spelled charoset) is an intrinsic component of the Passover plate. Sephardic haroset is made in various ways, but usually contains dates. Traditionally, haroset is a vegan-friendly condiment made from fruit, nuts, and wine. It symbolizes the mortar used by the Jewish slaves to build ancient Egyptian cities. You can read more about traditional Passover fare here.
This recipe makes about 2 cups, which goes a long way at your Passover table. Photos by Evan Atlas. Continue Reading…
This colorful kale dish featuring fennel, cranberries, and walnuts makes a lovely Thanksgiving side dish, but you need not wait for a special occasion to enjoy it. Recipe contributed by Ellen Kanner. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky. Continue Reading…
Matzo meal makes a perfect crumble topping for a fruity dessert made with pineapple and pears or apples to round out the Passover meal. Serve this recipe with a dollop of nondairy ice cream on the side if you’d like to dress it up. Photos by Evan Atlas. Â Continue Reading…
You don’t need a lot of bells and whistles for a fantastic yet Insanely Easy Vegan French Toast recipe. It’s all about the golden-brown surface, cinnamon, and syrup. A nice amount of fruit or fruit salad is always a plus, too. I prefer garbanzo (chickpea) flour, as it yields an nice golden color, and since it’s made of bean, is a nice foil to the bread. Continue Reading…
Eggnog is the official beverage of December. It’s rare to encounter it any other time, and it truly is Christmas spirit in a cup. We were so pleased when we whipped up this vegan eggnog recipe and created an egg-free version to sip with some spiced rum or on its own. Extra nutmeg is always welcome! Recipe and photo contributed by Samantha Shorkey, from The Vegan Project. To order What to Feed that Effing Vegan: The Holiday Edition, VegKitchen readers can get this instantly downloadable pdf e-book for just $5 (regularly $7) by entering coupon code: thateffingvegkitchen. This e-book includes 20+ delicious recipes to create a full course holiday dinner plus appetizers, brunch, cocktails, and desserts—along with many gluten-free options! Continue Reading…
Slow-baking onions gives them a mellow sweetness. This recipe is good with naturally sweet Vidalia onions or red onions, but ordinary yellow onions will do just as well. Glazed Baked Onions make a nice side dish for Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky. Continue Reading…
Ashkenazi Jews consider honey cake to be an integral part of their New Year celebration. In this recipe, a combination of agave nectar and maple syrup add up to make a vegan honey cake that’s practically indistinguishable from the classic version. Adapted from Vegan Holiday Kitchen. Photos by Susan Voisin.
Served in its shell, this simple recipe for Cranberry Spaghetti Squash makes a dramatic presentation as part of a winter meal. It’s festive enough to serve as a holiday side dish at the Thanksgiving or Christmas table as well. For more servings, simply double the recipe. Photos by Evan Atlas.
This Cranberry-Apple Relish adds vivid color to fall harvest meals. Make this recipe for a change of pace from jellied sauces at Thanksgiving or Christmas.
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This Vegan Thanksgiving Torte combines all your favorite Thanksgiving varieties of classic textures and savory flavors which come from its combination of wild rice, mushrooms, nuts, and sage. This recipe makes a hearty main dish when served with a robust Mushroom Sauce (recipe below) and goes well with all the typical Thanksgiving side dishes like cranberry sauce, sweet potatoes, chestnut stuffing, and veggie combinations. Continue Reading…
Wild rice adds a wonderful texture to this Cranberry-Pear Wild Rice Stuffing; the sweetness of dried cranberries in the recipe lends a delicious flavor. This is an ideal stuffing for winter squashes which stands as a dazzling holiday main dish. Photos by Hannah Kaminsky. Continue Reading…
While I wish I could take all the credit for the unique blend of flavors here, the inspiration for these Maple-Sriracha Brussels Sprouts came from a restaurant in NYC called the Vanderbilt. I was going to rework their recipe as a side dish, but after taking my first bite of this new version, I realized that serving the Brussels sprouts atop my favorite wild rice dish would create a stunning entrée.
Recipe and photo reprinted by permission from The Veggie-Lover’s Sriracha Cookbook ©2013 by Randy Clemens. Published by Ten Speed Press, a division of Random House, Inc.
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