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holidays

Looking for vegan recipes for celebrating and feasting over the holidays?

This recipe collection has you covered, with recipes like this crowd-pleasing caramelized onion dip with za’atar, this comforting sweet potato casserole, and a naturally gluten-free butternut galette with apples. For dessert, I’ve got a decadent vegan chocolate orange cheesecake and more!

If you are looking for even more holiday-appropriate entertaining recipes, The First Mess Cookbook has plenty of inspiration.

A 3/4 angle image shows a slice being taken out of a vegan cranberry tart. You can see a defined white chocolate bottom layer with the cranberry curd layer on top. The top is garnished with melted white chocolate and sugared cranberries.

No-Bake Vegan Cranberry Tart with White Chocolate and Biscoff Cookie Crust

An up close, overhead shot shows a baked vegan lasagna in a baking dish. The top is finished with little dollops of tofu cashew ricotta, fresh basil leaves and vegan "parmesan." One slice has been removed from the dish and a metal spatula rests in the dish.

Vegan Lasagna with Tofu Cashew Ricotta & Extra Veggies

An overhead shot shows a plate piled up with vegan orange cranberry biscotti, all drizzled with white chocolate.

Vegan Orange Cranberry Biscotti with White Chocolate

An overhead shot shows roasted honeynut squash wedges on a plate, topped with toasted pine nuts, herbs, and apple cider reduction. A check linen napkin is nearby and a silver serving spatula is sticking out of the squash.

Roasted Honeynut Squash Wedges with Apple Cider

An overhead shot shows gooey chocolate pecan bars on top of parchment paper.

Sticky Chocolate Pecan Bars with Chocolate Crust (Vegan & GF)

An up close, overhead shot shows a celery root salad in a wide bowl. The salad also features celery, kale, cabbage, apples, peanuts and raisins. All of the fruit and vegetables are julienned fine.

Crisp Celery Root Salad with Peanut Vinaigrette & Apple

An up close, overhead shot shows a serving of homemade vegan gnocchi covered in a thick green kale sauce. The dish is garnished with vegan "parmesan" and Aleppo chili

Vegan Potato Gnocchi with Kale Sauce

A 3/4 angle shot shows an orange mocha in a mug. The mocha is garnished with orange peel and a cinnamon stick and topped with coconut whipped cream and chocolate shavings.

Cozy Spiced Vegan Orange Mocha

An overhead shot shows a Thanksgiving Panzanella salad, containing kale, roasted sweet potato, carrot, parsnip, toasted bread cubes, and pomegranate seeds. A lit candle is nearby as well as a bowl of more pomegranate seeds. A wooden spoon is sticking out of the salad.

Thanksgiving Panzanella

An up close, overhead shot shows a freshly baked no-knead dinner rolls that feature sweet potato purée and chopped herbs. The rolls are topped with flaky salt.

Savory No-Knead Dinner Rolls with Sweet Potato & Herbs

An overhead shot shows a bowl of mashed cauliflower with swoops of vegan Worcestershire black pepper butter on top. A serving spoon is sticking out of the mash.

Silky Mashed Cauliflower with Black Pepper Worcestershire Butter

An overhead shot shows an individual serving of vegan butternut squash pasta. The sauce is very creamy and the pasta is dotted with bits of cooked veggie sausage and fried sage leaves.

Creamy Vegan Butternut Squash Pasta with Veggie Sausage & Fried Sage

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About Laura Wright

I'm a vegan cookbook author, recipe developer, and I've been a food blogger for over 10 years. Here, you'll find seasonal vegan recipes, wholesome meals, and plenty of feel-good inspiration for a compassionate lifestyle. My hope is to always inspire and encourage anyone, at any level, to try plant-based cooking at home.

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