Pecan pie bars! Buttery shortbread crust meets a lusciously caramelized filling infused with the rich essence of earthy pecans.
Thanksgiving
Pumpkin French Toast Muffin Cups are a great make-ahead breakfast for the colder months. All the best fall flavors with cinnamon, pumpkin and pecans.
all Quinoa Salad with Brussels sprouts, butternut squash, tomatoes, lemon and parsley. A warm, delicious meal that is vegan and gluten-free.
A cheese ball that looks like a pine cone! This appetizer will be a hit at your party. Using rosemary sprigs and cinnamon honey roasted almonds. Remember those honey cinnamon roasted almonds I made? It was for this cheese ball. I saw the idea of a pine cone shaped cheese ball years ago, and I …
This Cranberry Pomegranate Prosecco Cocktail is a great way to jazz up your happy hour without making it complicated. It’s a fresh-tasting, fruity drink that is great to share with friends!
Sweet potato casserole with an oat, pecan and cranberries topping and naturally sweetened with maple syrup. Gluten-free, no refined sugar added! This sweet potato casserole was almost a no-go. Since American Thanksgiving is coming up, I wanted to test out some healthier versions of traditional sides. My first attempt was a big pile of mush …
Rosemary Maple Sweet Potato Dinner Rolls. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, and using up leftover mashed sweet potatoes. THESE ROLLS ARE THE BEST ROLLS I’VE EVER EATEN. I repeat. The. Best. I’ve. Ever. Had. And I’ve had a lot of rolls. That includes steak house yeast rolls (what else does a vegetarian eat at a …
Garlic Sage Smashed Potatoes are a great side item at your dinner table. A customizable version of mashed potatoes that everyone will love. I’m not sure where I first heard of “smashed” potatoes, but the idea is brilliant! It has the best features of mashed potatoes with the added benefit of being customizable, and in …
Maple roasted Brussels sprouts and butternut squash with pecan pieces and dried cranberries. A perfect appetizer or side for holiday or Autumn dinners. Gluten-free, vegan. Did you think I was kidding about being obsessed with butternut squash? These roasted veggies would be perfect as an appetizer for a holiday table spread. Especially for Thanksgiving with …
Savory Mushroom Palmiers. A savory version of the puff pastry treat that can be served as a delicious appetizer or side. Especially great for holidays or dinner parties! I have a running list where I jot down recipe ideas when I think or hear of them, so I can refer back if I find myself …
Stove-top hot corn dip makes a great appetizer for parties or game day. So creamy with cream cheese, and only 6 ingredients total! So quick and easy, ready in 15 minutes! Addicting and delicious, you’ll want the whole pot to yourself.
Pumpkin Chickpea Curry with Kale, served with rice or quinoa. It’s a hearty vegan and gluten-free meal perfect for the colder months! My first pumpkin recipe of the year! I waited until October, my favorite month. Originally this was going to be a pumpkin chickpea stew, but I decided to go the curry route by …
Green Bean Chickpea Salad with tomato, walnuts and feta. A great appetizer or vegetable side dish for dinners or holiday gatherings! As an Amazon associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. This is one of those dishes where I just kept piling on more ingredients. Blame it on too much food in the house? But in …
Maple Apple Spaghetti Squash Bake – a vegan friendly, gluten free veggie side dish that is great for family dinners and holidays. I’m so surprised that even though I have a post on how to cut and cook spaghetti squash, it took me a while to get an actual spaghetti squash RECIPE up! (Update: Now …
Sugared cranberries. Great for decorating desserts or a sweet snack!
Butternut squash apple soup. Delicious autumn flavors blended together make this vegan soup a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Like many things, I used to think I didn’t like soup. I’m not sure exactly how I could declare that for such a broad category, but it was mostly because it wasn’t “filling enough” (i.e. I felt deprived of …
Slightly sweet cranberry sauce flavored with honey and fruit juice. 4 ingredients make this a perfect vegetarian and gluten free side dish for Thanksgiving or holiday dinners. This recipe is for those of you who aren’t big fans of regular cranberry sauce (like me) because of the tartness. I don’t know why cranberries can be …
This vegetarian challah bread stuffing will be a great addition at your Thanksgiving table. Cooked on the stovetop to save oven space, added apples for crunch, and garnished with fresh rosemary. Do you remember my challah bread recipe? Well, if you have enough willpower to not eat all 3 of the loaves at once, then …
Homemade Challah bread recipe that’s so delicious it will disappear in minutes. Everybody asks for this family “secret” recipe! My grandma makes this challah bread a lot for family dinners, and it always disappears very quickly. Traditionally, you’re supposed to give 1 of the 3 loaves away as tzedakah (charity). But you better do it …