My favorite part of any holiday celebration is the food. Grandmas, uncles and cousins come together to make amazing comfort food, well comfort for some people. A lot of the holiday meals revolve around holiday roasts and seven fishes, and for vegetarians and vegans this can be a logistical nightmare.
No need to yell at your family for “forgetting” you don’t eat meat, go to your local Trader Joe’s or Ralph’s and pick up ingredients for one of these easy and sustainable holiday recipes.
Whether you’re celebrating a religious holiday or just hanging out with friends and family, potato latkes are a feel-good meal for all. The simple way to do it is cutting potatoes and fry ‘em up, but I found a great vegan recipe you can try here but you can always replace the ingredients with whatever you prefer. Top your beautiful creation with applesauce!
Eggnog is possibly my favorite thing about the holiday season. It’s warm, rich and perfect to enjoy while sitting next to the fire and yuletide. But, this egg and milk froth is quite unfriendly to those who stray away from animal products, or people simply wanting to avoid gaining the inevitable holiday weight. I bring you a healthier vegan option, so you can enjoy your holiday nog without the egg.
Who needs a roast beef when you can make a veggie roast? Pick out your favorite seasonal veggies, my personal favorites are sweet potatoes, brussel sprouts and red peppers, make sure to season and throw them in the oven. I found a great Italian roasted veggies recipe that takes about 30 minutes, perfect for impatient cooks like me.
I think baking is a great group bonding experience, not to mention the rich reward afterwards. Most holiday cookies include egg, milk or butter, but you can bake sugar or chocolate crinkle-top without those ingredients. Try one of the classics with a twist.