Garlicky Mashed Butternut Squash is an easy-to-make side dish that will add a splash of color to the holiday table! About 15 or 16 years ago, a coworker who I frequently talked to about recipes gave me a winter squash. I told her that I had never had one before, and she was quite appalled….
Side Dish
Vegan Broccoli with Cheese Sauce
This Broccoli with Cheese Sauce is a veganzied version of one of my childhood favorites. No one will ever guess that there are extra veggies hidden this dish! Growing up, I ate very little fresh produce. Almost everything came from a can, box, or bag. Even potatoes were canned! The only fresh vegetables I can…
Green Rice from Vegan Mexico
I don’t know anyone who doesn’t like Mexican food. Rice, beans, chiles, avocados, tortillas… what’s not to love? Getting Mexican food at restaurants can be a bit of pain though, because everything comes drenched in cheese and sour cream, and you always need to be on the lookout for hidden animal ingredients like lard and…
Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Cream
Fall weather calls for comfort food, and there’s really nothing more comforting that a potato. These Smashed Potatoes with Roasted Garlic Cream are warm and cozy, and will help keep out the chill of the long autumn evenings. While I have written up the instructions for the roasted garlic cream and potatoes separately, it’s pretty…
Vegan Tomato and Feta Pasta Salad
My friends Lydia and Mauro, who write for From A to Vegan, usually have a potluck in their backyard during the 4th of July weekend to celebrate their birthdays, which are July 5th and 6th. When I saw a video of Ina Garten’s Tomato Feta Pasta Salad being made on Food Network’s Facebook page a…
Vegan Creamed Kale
Although it’s delicious year-round, vegan Creamed Kale has become a holiday favorite. You might want to double the recipe, because it will disappear quickly. I didn’t eat very many vegetables growing up, mainly because they were just never served in my house, so when I went vegetarian in 1993 I realized that there was a…
Super Easy Garlicky Stuffed Mushrooms
It’s just not Thanksgiving without these Super Easy Garlicky Stuffed Mushrooms on the table! These stuffed mushrooms have been a mainstay on my Thanksgiving menu for many years, and they always seem to please my dinner guests. They’re so simple that I decided to skip them one year, much to the disappointment of everyone at the…
Super Easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts
In need of a quick side dish for your Thanksgiving meal? Look no further than these super easy Roasted Brussels Sprouts! People often tell me that they hate brussels sprouts. I used to hate them too, so I completely understand. I looked upon my sprouts aversion as something to be conquered though, so I cooked…
