A Gathering of Veggie Deliciousness!
Holiday Green Beans Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: An Italian twist on traditional green beans makes a perfect side dish for Thanksgiving or Tuesday night dinner. Ingredients 1 lb fresh green beans 2 tbs unsalted butter 1 tbs olive oil 1 large shallot 1 tsp crushed garlic 1 tbs capers 14 1/2 ounces…
Eggnog Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4 cups Full of flavor, like the real thing, but without the guilt. Vegan and processed sugar free – make this drink for all your holiday festivities! Ingredients 2 cups plain almond milk 2 cups canned light coconut milk 3 tablespoons maple syrup 4 teaspoons vanilla 1/4…
Gingerbread Apple Pancakes Prep time: 30 minutes Cook time: 10 minutes Total time: 30 minutes Serves: 10 pancakes Gingerbread Apple Pancakes. They are plate-licking good. Ingredients 1 cup whole-wheat pastry flour ½ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons baking powder 2 teaspoons cinnamon 1 ½ teaspoon ground ginger ½ teaspoon ground nutmeg ½ teaspoon baking soda…
Cranberry Banana Muffins Prep time: 5 minutes Cook time: 30 minutes Total time: 35 minutes Serves: 16 muffins Vegan Cranberry Banana Muffins. Perfect for Christmas or anytime you can get fresh cranberries. Moist & full of flavor, without the need for eggs or dairy. Ingredients 1½ cups white sugar, divided 1 cup water 2 cups…
Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake Prep time: 25 minutes Cook time: 80 minutes Total time: 12 hours Serves: 16 Gingerbread Pumpkin Cheesecake with Walnut Gingersnap Crust (Can be made gluten-free.) I lightened it up with a few of my favorite tricks, including a secret ingredient. Ingredients 4 ounces gingersnaps cookies, such as Mi Del’s or Mi Del…
Broccoli Almondine Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Broccoli Almondine. This is a great side dish that’s easy to prepare for holiday feasts and simple weeknight dinners all year round. Steamed broccoli has never been fancier! Ingredients 1 bunch of broccoli, cut into spears 3 tbsp Earth Balance 2 cloves garlic, minced 4 tbsp…
Butternut Squash, Brussels Sprouts, and Parsnip Toss with Wild Rice, Cranberries, and Feta Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: This is a delicious side dish to make for your next holiday gathering. Combine roasted veggies, wild rice, dried cranberries, feta, and fresh parsley and toss it in a homemade balsamic vinaigrette. Ingredients 1 lb…
Grape Salad Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Grape Salad – old fashioned fruit salad, made with white and red grapes, dressed with whipped cream dressing, and topped with brown sugar and pecans. Ingredients 2 cups white grapes 2 cups red grapes ¼ cup dry cranberries 2 Tbsp whipped cream 2 Tbsp creamy ricotta…
Holiday French Toast Sandwich Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 1 For some extra excitement, try French Toast-ifying your Holiday Leftovers Sandwich! No measurements given for the fillings, as it depends on your preferences, amount of ingredients used, and the size of your bread. Ensure your bread is 2-3 days old (unless it’s gluten-free…
Chai Banana Bread Baked Oatmeal Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: 4-5 Simple, hearty, tasty, and healthy. Throw this dish together in minutes and please everyone at the breakfast table this weekend. Ingredients Oatmeal: 2 cups almond milk 2 chai tea bags 1/2 cup banana puree 1 teaspoon vanilla 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1/4 teaspoon…
Amaretto-Almond Crunch Pumpkin Pie Prep time: Cook time: Total time: Serves: Pumpkin pie gets an extra kick of flavor with Amaretto liqueur and a crunchy topping made with Amaretti cookies and almonds. Ingredients For the crust: 1 cup unbleached all-purpose flour ⅓ cup cake flour ½ teaspoon salt 1 tablespoon sugar 6 tablespoons cold unsalted…
Holiday Vanilla Fruit Salad Prep time: 10 minutes Cook time: Total time: 10 minutes Serves: 12 A sweet and creamy Vanilla Fruit Salad that comes together in 10 minutes flat for any Holiday gathering. Ingredients 20 oz can of pineapple chunks in natural pineapple juice, drained with the juice reserved 14.5 oz can of sliced…