Archive for the ‘Holidays’ Category
Persimmons were long a mystery to me. Not a food that we ate in my house growing up, persimmons never seemed quite right. When I started experimenting with new foods as a young adult, persimmons often left me feeling like I had stuffed my mouth full of cotton. Not a sensation I much enjoyed. Then […]
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Tags: ginger, hazelnut, persimmon, spinach
annelise’s sweet potatoes
Annelise, my partner, has been making this sweet potato casserole at Thanksgiving for years. It is adapted from a recipe that her mom used to make. Over the years we have worked on tweaking it to make the flavors a little bolder. The key step is roasting (not boiling) the potatoes. The process of roasting deepens […]
Filed under: Holidays, Sides, Uncategorized, Vegan | 1 Comment
Tags: casserole, pecan, pineapple, streusel, sweet potato, Thanksgiving
pumpkin-bourbon-pecan schmear
Here’s another holiday-inspired recipe! I was invited to brunch at a lactose-intolerant friend’s house this morning. They were having bagels, and wondered if I could bring a vegan schmear. Given that the weather has recently turned very autumnal in SF, I felt inspired to experiment with pumpkin flavors. The bourbon adds depth, the pecans […]
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Tags: bourbon, pecans, pumpkin
I invented these treats in honor of Halloween, and also because we had the ingredients lying around the house. These cookie sandwiches are kid-friendly, vegan-friendly and quick and delicious! Seems like the perfect combination for a busy holiday season! Vegan Almond Butter-Dark Chocolate Graham Cracker Sandwiches Ingredients: 24 graham cracker squares 1/2 cup almond butter […]
Filed under: Cookies, Holidays, Vegan | 1 Comment
Tags: almond butter, dark chocolate, graham crackers, halloween, quick
vegan cole slaw
Cole Slaw is another classic side that can be made totally vegan and delicious! Cole Slaw is an exercise in balance; creamy and crunchy, tangy and sweet, salty and spicy. Here I use apricot preserves to add flavor and sweetness. The bell peppers add a nice crunch. A word of warning: this recipe makes a […]
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Tags: apricot preserves, cabbage, peppers, Veganaise
bbq baked beans
So often when folks think of the 4th of July, backyard gatherings and barbeque, they think of meat. Frankly, that makes sense. Barbeques can be a tough place for vegans. This year Mark Bittman of the New York Times wrote an article discussing this very matter here. In honor of making the 4th a tasty […]
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Tags: bbq, beans, molasses, peppers, tempeh
artichoke dip
‘Tis the season for appetizers! Here’s my attempt to develop another healthy and delicious appetizer. My mom’s family always has Artichoke Dip (you know the one: creamy, rich and awesome!) at their family gatherings. Don’t get me wrong — I love that stuff. But, I fear that more than a few of my extra pounds […]
Filed under: Holidays, Starters, Vegan | 2 Comments
Tags: artichoke hearts, dip, garlic, lemon
Thanksgiving is a great holiday for folks who love to cook. Given that a meal is central to the holiday, Thanksgiving offers an excellent opportunity to experiment, cook old favorites, and share your craft with those you love. Though it may seem to present a lot of complications for those of us who choose to […]
Filed under: Dessert, Holidays, Mains, Salads, Starters, Vegan, Vegan Optional, Vegetarian | 3 Comments
Tags: Thanksgiving, veggies
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