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holidays

Looking for vegan recipes for celebrating and feasting over the holidays?

This recipe collection has you covered, with recipes like this crowd-pleasing caramelized onion dip with za’atar, this comforting sweet potato casserole, and a naturally gluten-free butternut galette with apples. For dessert, I’ve got a decadent vegan chocolate orange cheesecake and more!

If you are looking for even more holiday-appropriate entertaining recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has plenty of inspiration.

A head-on shot shows sparkling water topping off a pomegranate pomander spritz mocktail in a wine glass.

Pomegranate Pomander Spritz Mocktail

An overhead shot of a serving of broccoli rabe risotto in a wide light grey and white bowl. The risotto is topped with a roasted wedge of radicchio and vegan "parmesan"

Broccoli Rabe Risotto with Balsamic Roasted Radicchio

An overhead shot of cider glazed celery root pieces fanned out on a speckled brown plate. The celery root is topped with chopped walnuts, rosemary leaves, and finely chopped celery heart leaves.

Cider Glazed Celery Root with Walnuts

An overhead shot of vegan almond butter hot chocolate in a mug, topped with a swirl of coconut whipped cream and a sprinkle of cocoa powder.

Almond Butter Hot Chocolate

An overhead shot of sautéed shaved brussels sprouts in a shallow bowl, topped with balsamic glaze, fresh basil and vegan "parmesan"

Sautéed Shaved Brussels Sprouts with Pesto

An overhead shot of a kale, arugula and butter bean salad with pickled red onions and crunchy garlicky bread crumbs on top. The salad is in a large, organically shaped bowl with wooden serving tons sticking out.

Kale Arugula Butter Bean Salad with Mustard Tahini & Garlicky Bread Crumbs

An up close, overhead shot of a harissa carrot and parsnip salad with cooked quinoa, chopped fresh dill, a creamy vegan yogurt sauce dolloped on top, and chopped toasted hazelnuts. All of this is set on a bed of radicchio leaves in a platter

Harissa Carrot & Parsnip Salad with Quinoa, Radicchio & Yogurt Sauce

An up close, slight 3/4 angle shot of a plate of crispy roasted brussels sprouts and cooked edamame beans, drizzled with a creamy peanut sauce and finished with chopped green onions, mint, and sesame seeds.

Crispy Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Edamame & Peanut Sauce

An overhead image shows a bowl of a creamy, beige vegan dill pickle dip that's swirled with olive oil on the top and garnished with fresh dill and finely chopped pickles. The dip is served with crackers and cut vegetables. A hand is seen dragging a cracker through the dip.

Vegan Dill Pickle Dip

60 Vegan Dinner Recipes

An overhead shot of two crispy golden waffles on a white plate topped with salsa and sliced avocado. A fork is also on the plate to the side.

Leftover Mashed Potato Waffles

An overhead shot of a vegan mushroom bourguignon pot pie being scooped and served.

Vegan Mushroom Bourguignon Pot Pie

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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