Buffalo Potato Nuggets are a deliciously spicy snack. Serve them with non-dairy ranch dressing for the ultimate game day appetizer. Tater Tots Have you noticed that tater tots are making a comeback? Or maybe they never went away, but they just haven’t been on my radar. I have been seeing them on the menu at…
Side Dish
Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad with Maple Mustard Dressing
Made with just a few ingredients, this Shaved Brussels Sprout Salad is a terrific side dish for holiday dinners. It’s vegan, gluten-free, and oil-free. Brussels Sprouts Growing up, I really hated Brussels sprouts. They were one of the few vegetables I didn’t like. I’m pretty sure I had only ever had frozen sprouts that were…
Thanksgiving Rice from Back to the Cutting Board by Christina Pirello
Scrumptious Thanksgiving Rice from Back to the Cutting Board by Christina Pirello is the perfect accompaniment to both a Thanksgiving feast and a Christmas dinner. It’s also a terrific side for just about any autumn or winter meal. It’s gluten-free and oil-free. Christina Pirello I got to know Christina Pirello through her PBS show Christina Cooks. I…
Vegan Potatoes au Gratin with Kale
Thinly sliced potatoes, kale, and dairy-free cheese sauce come together deliciously in this Vegan Kale and Potatoes Au Gratin. It’s the ultimate side dish for your holiday meal. Boxed Potatoes Growing up, I was never a fan of mashed potatoes. Weird, I know. They were just a little too paste-like for me. (I didn’t like…
White Bean and Cucumber Salad
Light and fresh White Bean and Cucumber is a wonderfully summery side dish. It’s a great addition to picnics, potlucks, and barbecues. Gardening I’ve always wanted to be one of those people who grows her own food. Before I had a backyard, I would buy herb seeds with the hopes of creating a little garden…
Garlicky Mashed Butternut Squash
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….
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
This Vegan Tomato and Feta Pasta Salad is the perfect dish to take to summertime potlucks, and it’s a great side dish for cookouts and picnics, too! 4th of July Potluck 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…
