Wednesday, 21 December 2022

Vegan Holiday Menu

What's on your vegan menu for the holidays this year? If you're answer is silence then maybe I can provide some inspiration by sharing what will actually be on our holiday table this season! Here is a link to all "Christmas" and gathering posts.

Appetizer

Warm Artichoke & Spinach Dip

The family will be fighting over this dip. It's so moreish!



Mains

Veggie Pot Pie

This will be a hit with everyone, so delicious.


Tofu Turkey

Hubby likes to slice and lightly fry them after baking.



Sides

Green Bean Casserole


Christmas vegetables

We will do mash potatoes as well but these roast veggies are so comforting.





Condiments

Cranberry sauce


This simple gravy is always a hit!



Dessert

Apple Pie

Classic dessert for Christmas (I love doing Pavlova as well!) Make sure you get your vegan vanilla ice-cream to go with it....sooo good!


Fruit mince pies are something I grew up on at Christmas time, they are so good with a cup of tea in the afternoon :)



Extras

Cinnamon Cookies 

I make these before Christmas to share with my friends, family and work colleagues. Always a huge hit!


 I make this after Xmas (assuming the kids haven't eaten all the candy canes) because it's a delicious way to get rid of those last couple candy canes you may still have.



Drinks




Hardly seems necessary now with Bailey's releasing it's almond milk variety but incase you want to control the ingredients :)


Don't forget your mini vegan marshmallows






Thursday, 1 December 2022

Vegan Chick Fil A Sauce

 Copy Cat Chick Fil A Sauce adapted from Family Fresh Meals.


Vegan Chick Fil A Sauce

Ingredients

1/4 cup vegan honey, golden syrup or agave

2 tablespoons yellow mustard

1/4 cup vegan barbecue sauce

1 tablespoon lemon juice

1/2 cup vegan mayonnaise


Method

Whisk until smooth and enjoy!

Veggie Pot Pie

Hubby made this vegan version of his chicken pot pie the other day and it was SOOO GOOD! We were all fighting over the leftovers LOL. I think it would work well with faux chicken too! Switch mushrooms for faux chicken and you vegan chicken pot pie ;)


Veggie Pot Pie 

Ingredients

2 thawed pie shells (I used the Wholly Wholesome GF pie crusts - they come in a 2 pack)

Filling

1/3 cup vegan butter or margarine

1 medium chopped onion

1/3 cup rice flour

2 teaspoon salt or veg seasoning

1 teaspoon pepper

1 cups vegetable broth

1 cup cashew milk (or very creamy non-dairy milk)

1 1/2 cups chopped/sliced mixed mushrooms 

2 cups frozen mixed vegetables, thawed


Method

Heat oven to 425°F. and put one pie crust in to cook for 13 mins, then remove

In 2-quart saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. 

Add onion; cook 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until very tender. Stir in flour, salt and pepper until well blended. Gradually stir in broth and milk, cooking and stirring until bubbly and thickened.

Stir in meat substitute and mixed vegetables. Remove from heat. Spoon mixture into cooked pie crust from step 1. Top with second crust; seal edge and flute. Cut slits in several places in top crust. (this is where I differ, I am lazy and just like to throw the top pie crust ,tin and all, on the top and pinch the edges together. After about 15 mins of cooking you can safely pull the top pie tin off and the crust should stay in place. )

Bake 30 to 40 minutes or until crust is golden brown. Let stand 10 minutes before serving.


I’ve made individual ones (when I only had one pie crust) with faux chicken pieces instead of mushrooms and halving the recipe. Took about 20-30 mins at 425F.