With the holiday season fast upon uswe, as conscious beings, want to participate in the festivities and merry-making and yet, trying to imitate long-held food traditions, albeit vegan-style can feel, well, a little regressive in light of everything we now know.
I have nothing against Tofurkey or Gardein or various seitan roasts. And of course theres the Festival of Sides as I like to call it. The best of parade of veggies, stuffing, mashed potatoes and gravy and breads I have prepared and proudly brought to table over the years.
But, if you want to try something really courageous, really unconventional how about a theme menu? One that breaks the rules completely?
*Here are a few of my favorite vegan menus for alternative holiday (or anyday) celebrating:
Soul Food Feast
Simmered Greens
Sweet Potato Pie
Italian Feast
Antipasto Salad
Fresh Baguette or Focaccia
Big Pasta Dish: (Lasagna, Pasta Marinara with Meatballs or Sausage, Baked Ziti, etc.)
Tiramisu
Indian Feast
Big Curry Dish: (Chana Masala, Palak Paneer, Cashew Vegetable Korma)
Cinnamon-Chai Rice Pudding
Thai Feast
Cucumber Salad
Tofu Pad Thai or Red or Green Curry with Tofu and Vegetables
Mango or Coconut Ice Cream with Mango-Ginger Coulis
Chinese Feast
Spring Rolls
General Tsos Tofu with Broccoli or Szechuan Stir Fry with Vegetables and Sesame GrilledTofu
Creamy Almond Pudding
*Stay tuned for recipes in upcoming posts for the menu items without links!!
