I have nothing against Tofurkey or Gardein or various seitan roasts. And of course there’s 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 the holiday 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
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 Saag, 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
General Tso’s Tofu with Broccoli or Szechuan Stir Fry with Vegetables and Sesame GrilledTofu
Creamy Almond Pudding
What a delicious spread !
Thanks, Megala! Lots of great menu ideas here.
This is really helpful x
I hope it is useful 🙂 Thanks for stopping by!
I love your themed menus! So much fun!
Your Festival of Sides reminds me of how I used to enjoy Thanksgiving and Christmas feasts even before I became vegetarian – the sides are my favourite bits! and desserts, of course.
Thanks for stopping by! Yes, the desserts. Don’t get me started… 🙂
There are some great ideas here!
Thanks, Sheree!
What a wonderful selection of recipes! I am definitely bookmarking this page.
Thank you kindly 🙂
Great alternatives – thank you! I’m glad tofurkey didn’t make an appearance on the list :)..
Not a big fan of that stuff 😉
So many delicious dishes 😋
Endless variety… 🙂