If you are planning on hosting a casual vegan soirée this holiday season, here’s my easy and delicious meal plan! This tasty four course menu features a rich-tasting butternut squash soup, simple green salad, a protein-rich, plant-based pasta dish (with garlic bread on the side), and an impressive apple tart for dessert. In addition, I am providing a second dessert option, that preps in 10 minutes! I hope you like these yummy, vegan recipes.
SOUP COURSE
This simple-to-prepare porage is rich in taste and creamy in texture, without the use of dairy. A quick cashew “cream” adds a touch of elegance, and the coconut milk beverage adds richness and depth to this impressive soup. (That being said, you can use your preferred variety of plant-based, dairy-free milk in this soup, if desired.)
SALAD COURSE
This is my “go-to” green salad with a jazzy holiday twist! The cranberries add a seasonal flair, complemented by the sweet and tangy balsamic dressing. For a hearty first course, serve warm crusty bread or mini-muffins on the side.
PASTA COURSE
I love the slightly bitter, slightly sweet taste of broccoli rabe. Here, it’s combined with hearty garbanzo beans and garlic to make a simple dish that will wake up your taste buds. Grandma’s Garlic Bread is an ideal accompaniment.
ON THE SIDE
This recipe is based on my grandmother’s classic garlic bread, which was always a favorite of mine. This tantalizing loaf, with its crispy crust and herbed, soft, and steamy inside, is bursting with flavor. In other words . . . perfection!
DESSERT
This easy apple tart makes a festive finish to a fall soirée or winter holiday meal. Featuring a quick “no-roll” pecan crust, topped with tart green apples and fruit preserves, this delightful treat presents a beautiful dessert.
DESSERT OPTION
This Maple-Chocolate Pots de Crème is so creamy, your guests will not believe that it’s based in (shhhh) tofu! Bonus: It takes only 10 minutes to prep! Plus, you can make it the day before serving if you wish—always a bonus when entertaining! Serve this “wow” dessert at any festive, holiday gathering.
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