These cookies are an updated, plant-based version of the shortbread cookies you had growing up. Pecans are the star ingredient! Make batches of the dough ahead of time and store in the freezer. Then, just slice and bake when you need them.
Mains
Hearty Plant-Based Mushroom Lentil Loaf
Hearty lentils and mushrooms create the base for this satisfying holiday loaf. Taste the traditional flavors of the season with rosemary, sage, and thyme. Enjoy this oil-free, plant-based as a centerpiece with vegan Smashed Potatoes and Port Mushroom Gravy.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Gluten-Free Cinnamon Apple Pecan Crumble
Full of warming spices and rich flavor, this gluten-free Apple Crumble recipe will satisfy your craving for sweet comfort food. Vegan, oil-free, and naturally sweetened with dates, you can enjoy this classic dish guilt-free. Great for a dinner party and easy enough for a weeknight dinner, this is a crowd-pleaser for all.
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Appetizer
Baked Polenta Discs with Vegan Wild Mushroom Ragout
Easy Appetizer: Polenta Discs Baked polenta discs are one of my favorite vessels to use for appetizers. You can buy a tube at almost any grocery store. Slice it up into 1/2-inch thick discs, bake them off, and you’re ready for topping. Because polenta is gluten-free and vegan, I can serve them to just about
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Sides & Snacks
5-Ingredient Southern Style Sweet Vegan Corn Pudding
Sweet corn pudding is a Southern staple around the holidays. Traditionally made with sweetened condensed milk and loads of butter, this simple healthy, plant-based vegan recipe uses dried apricots for natural sweetness. Tapioca starch helps pull everything together for a baked casserole that is full of classic, comfort food flavor.
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Desserts & Baked Goods
Vegan Black Forest Brownies with Cherries and Coconut (Oil-Free, Date Sweetened)
Chocolate, cherries, and coconut come together for a flavor twist on a classic recipe in these Vegan Black Forest Brownies. Oil-free and free of any refined sugar or syrups, these plant-based treats are naturally sweetened with dates and banana. Make a batch of this kid-friendly dessert for something the whole family will love.
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Sauces, Dips, & Dressings
Gluten-Free Port Mushroom Gravy – Essential Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe
Hearty mushrooms, shallots, and a subtle sweetness from Port wine come together in this satisfying vegan gravy. This is the ultimate recipe for your comfort food collection. No one will know it’s healthy or gluten-free…they’ll be too busy asking for more. Serve it with the Ultimate Smashed Potatoes, Mushroom Lentil Loaf, or Parsnip Mash.
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Sides & Snacks
Ultimate Vegan Smashed Potatoes – Essential Plant-Based, Oil-Free Recipe
This vegan gluten-free, oil-free recipe is an essential comfort food dish. Red and yellow potatoes are boiled and mashed together with some plant-based secret ingredients.
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Salads & Slaw
Lacinato Kale Waldorf Salad with Apples, Walnuts, Raisins
Sweet, nutty, and tangy, this vegan, gluten-free salad hits it all. The ingredients in the salad work double-duty as the ingredients for the oil-free dressing. Walnuts provide healthy fats. Apples and raisins add natural sweetness, and Dijon adds a tangy kick. This will win over any veggie skeptic. Serve with Butternut Squash Bisque, Mushroom Lentil Loaves, or Farro Vegetable Soup for a satisfying dinner.
