I am totally a fly-by-the-seat-of-her-pants kind of holiday cook. I finalize nothing until the day before, mostly because I am incredibly susceptible to being swept off my feet by the next best recipe to hit the blogosphere. This, uh, "technique", as some may call it, may leave me susceptible to being caught with flour in every crevice of my body five minutes before my mother is supposed to pick me up. But c'est la vie. We're all family on Thanksgiving, right?
However. Because I decided to allow a grocery service to deliver my groceries this year (Fresh Direct for those of you in the tri-state area. It's similar to PeaPod for those who aren't.), I had to make some decisions and fast.
So here it is...my (vegetarian) holiday menu!
Ginger Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce ...the only repeat recipe that will grace the table. My brother actually requested it after YEARS of swearing that canned cranberry sauce was the best thing on earth. Win.
Maple Dijon Roasted Brussels Sprouts
Butternut Squash and Potato Pie with Tomato, Mint and Manchego
Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread
Autumn Delight Cake
Sky-High Apple-Cranberry Pie
And here are some Thansgiving Friendly Recipes of the Past:
Appetizers/Sides
Smashed Sweet Potatoes and Butternut Squash with Five-Spice Marshmallows
Butternut Apple Cranberry Bake
Cranberry Chutney
Butternut Squash Puree
Slow-Roasted Beets with Buttermilk Blue Cheese, Arugula and Toasted Pecans
Orzo, Arugula and Butternut Squash Salad in a Maple-Balsamic-Coffee Vinaigrette
Brussels Sprouts with Chestnuts, Pancetta and Parsley
Savory Pumpkin Knot Rolls
Savory Leek Bread Pudding
Fall Bruschetta
Caramelized Brussels Sprouts
Vegetarian Main Dishes
Thai Sweet Potato and Winter Squash Pot Pie
Stuffed Kabocha with Raisins, Apples and Cheese
Carrot, Dill and White Bean Salad
Butternut Squash and Vanilla Risotto
Roasted Pumpkin, Wild Rice and White Bean Salad with a Ginger Sunflower Seed Dressing
Roasted Winter Squash, Apple and Spelt Berry Soup
Butternut Squash with Pepita Cilantro Vinaigrette
Roasted Pumpkin Quiche with Caramelized Onions, Gorgonzola and Sage
Curried Root Vegetable Stew with Dumplings
Desserts
Apple Spice Layer Cake with Caramel Swirl Icing
Pumpkin Apple Pie
Pumpkin Pie Bars
Pecan Pie Bars
Bourbon Pumpkin Cheesecake
Macadamia Nut Pie
Pumpkin White Chocolate Chunk and Candied Ginger Blondies
Frozen Maple-Mousse Pie
Jelly Doughnut Muffins with Ginger-Pomegranate Cranberry Sauce Filling
Cranberry Blueberry Pie
Pumpkin Hazelnut Cookies with a Brown Sugar Glaze
Pumpkin Swirl Brownies
Pumpkin Pie Fudge
And...for a crazy awesome VEGAN dessert...check out my recipe for Avocado Pistachio Creme Brulee on Marcus Samuelsson's blog!
Aaaaah, this post is making me want all sorts of Thanksgiving dishes right NOW. :) Awesome round-up! Have a wonderful holiday!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like an amazing menu! Kinda wish I was going to be at your table:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great roundup - I need to check out that cranberry sauce -Im a huge Thanksgiving planner and it's the only side I haven't decided on yet.
ReplyDeleteI am totally the same kind of cook...I wait to see what recipes look the best. This is my first vegetarian Thanksgiving and this post was the boost in confidence I needed to face the rest of the omnivores:)
ReplyDeleteThis post made me second guess my own Thanksgiving menu.so many dazzling choices. Wow!
ReplyDeletehee-hee, you gotta love a post that begins with the word 'confession' - perfect. Marshmallows now officially remind me of you, Ms. Bruno and the crème brulée... OH. MY... it has my name all over it!!
ReplyDeleteLooks great, Joanne. So many tasty options. can't wait to see how everything turns out... because you'll be making a feast! I couldn't imagine making so many different dishes. :P
ReplyDeleteI haven't been able to decide on bread for Thanksgiving yet. I think Garlic Parmesan Pull-Apart Bread will be it!
ReplyDeleteI love how much squash appears in your recipe. And what an ingenious idea to add spice to marshmallows atop sweet potatoes!
ReplyDeleteLooks soo gorgeous and delicious!
ReplyDeleteoh my word that cake looks amazing. I want to dig into that icing right now.
ReplyDeleteWheres the turkey? Flew away?
ReplyDeleteThose maple-Dijon roasted brussels sprouts are awesome. What time is dinner?!
ReplyDeleteWonderful round-up--love the colors! The Fall Bruschetta really calls to me. Such a simple, unassuming name--but oh wow!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Joanne!
So glad the brother came around on the cranberry sauce. I might have to just stop by your place this year!
ReplyDeleteEven my mind is groaning under the weight of all of this delicious food!
ReplyDeleteThat cake is gorgeous! Everything here sounds delicious. Great round-up!
ReplyDeleteDelicious roundup!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving, Joanne!
Now I'm starving, thanks a lot! It all sounds fantastic!
ReplyDeleteHave a very happy Thanksgiving, Joanne!
can I spend the holiday at your place?
ReplyDeletesounds delicious, even again today. at least now it's before lunch time ;)
ReplyDeleteGood. Lord. I am f*cking hungry now. Why can't Thanksgiving be today? At your place...
ReplyDeleteSounds like you have an amazing menu planned out!! Can't wait to hear how you like everything. :)
ReplyDeleteOh! What I would give to attend your Thanksgiving and share in whatever you put on the table . . . I hope your family starts being uber grateful that they have such a fantastic and innovative cook around!
ReplyDeleteI'm starving looking at this. What an amazing lineup!
ReplyDeleteLove the roundup. I'm all about the desserts!
ReplyDeleteAm drooling at your fantastic dishes! Great round up....
ReplyDeleteI'm not a vegetarian but with your menu, I can be one in no time. and that avocado pistachio creme brule looks divine
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteOh I just love all of these recipes! I am so excited to try a lot of them. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving!!
ReplyDeleteThat sweet potato/ marshmallow dish looks so good... yams with marshamallows are my favorite "traditional" Thanksgiving dish, but of course my mom adds tons of sugar!
ReplyDeleteyou are a complete show off!!! Everything looks and sounds deelish. I won't even tell you that I haven't started shopping yet for Thanksgiving. Lame, I know. I like a challenge!
ReplyDeleteYummy! I think I'm going to crash your Thanksgiving dinner!
ReplyDeleteuh huh you're going to eat all that?
ReplyDeleteyou and that skinny little body of yours?
bitch.
;-)
It all looks great.....love your pictures too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful list,Joanne! The vegetarian menu sounds amazing....My husband would love to be there :) Happy Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving Joanne. I hardly ever stray from the tradional meal. Not trying to make it easy or anything, I just like the tradition.
ReplyDeleteThis menu makes me wish I was in the US. For Thanksgiving. At your place.
ReplyDeleteLovely thanks giving menu ideas.
ReplyDeletemmmm, can i come to your house for thanksgiving? what a gorgeous roundup!
ReplyDeleteCan I come to YOUR house for the feast? Happy Thanksgiving!! Miriam@Meatless Meals For Meat Eaters
ReplyDeleteWith all of these tasty dishes - who needs meat? Happy Thanksgiving Joanne!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the delicious round-up, Joanne.
ReplyDeleteHappy Thanksgiving to you!
I'm glad I'm not the only one taking charge of my holiday feast :) And I see you have a Wolfert recipe in there? Totally jealous!
ReplyDeleteGreat round up, Joanne. Have a wonderful Thanksgiving!
ReplyDeleteWow, that is some line up! I am not sure where to start but the Thai sweet potato and squash pot pies is killer :)
ReplyDeleteWishing you an amazing holiday!
What a nice round up of vegetarian recipes. Even for us who aren't vegetarian, there's no reason not to incorporate all these amazing creations.
ReplyDeleteMmm that butternut squash dish you're making sounds amazing! I hope you have a good holiday! Have fun. :) Eat Well.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like you'll be eating well! Cheers! - Donna
ReplyDeleteEverything sounds delicious! Your family must love you!
ReplyDeletePlease tell me you're going to post the apple cranberry pie.
ReplyDeleteHave a great Thanksgiving!
What an extensive menu! Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDeleteAnd everything is homemade, we should all eat it! :D
happy thanksgiving - am sure it will be yummy - hope you make everyone love vegetarian food with your amazing dishes
ReplyDeleteEven reading about your holiday prep makes my OCD flare up.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a delicious menu--can't wait to hear how your family liked them. ;-) Happy Thanksgiving.
ReplyDelete;-)