Posted on
November 22, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Red berries on a dark background. cranberries in a bowl
Cranberries are often served on
Thanksgiving in the USA. Debra Daniel-Zeller shares the following
cranberry-based recipes in a previous Vegetarian
Journal article she wrote:
Posted on
November 20, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Whole Foods Market is Offering Vegan Thanksgiving Meals. The menu was created by Chloe Coscarelli and feeds two people. Online ordering ends November 23rd followed by store pick-up. For more details, visit: https://www.wholefoodsmarket.com/tips-and-ideas/holiday/vegan-meal
Here’s what you’ll get:
Cremini Mushroom Roast
Hearty, roasted mushrooms blended
with onions, celery, garlic, tempeh and herbs to create a delicious vegan roast
for your holiday table.
Mushroom
Gravy
Savory vegan gravy made with three
types of mushrooms, wine, garlic and herbs.
Miso
Creamed Greens
Sautéed lacinato kale tossed in a
creamy, white miso cashew sauce with roasted garlic for unforgettable flavor.
Coconut
Sweet Potato Casserole
Tender sweet potatoes folded
together with coconut milk, winter spices and sweet-tart cranberries — all
topped with marshmallows and a crunchy streusel topping.
Jalapeño
Cornbread Dressing
A flavorful take on the classic
with spicy jalapeños, corn, onions and celery.
Pumpkin
Curry Soup
Delicately spiced pumpkin sweetened
with apple and puréed with coconut milk.
Posted on
November 19, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
If you live in Baltimore, Maryland, or will be traveling here soon, be sure to visit NuVegan. This vegan soul food restaurant chain has opened a new location near Johns Hopkins University Homewood Campus. They offer lunch and dinner daily and the food is absolutely delicious! Enjoy tasty dishes like the Chick/n Drummies, Barbecue Tofu with Rice, Black Bean Burger, Lasagna, Macaroni & “Cheese,” Kale Salad, Ginger Collards, and “Crab” Cakes.
Posted on
November 19, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Photo by Rissa Miller
By Rissa Miller, Senior Editor Vegetarian Journal
1 Tablespoon flaxseed meal in 3 Tablespoons warm water
1 cup canned peaches, drained
1/2 cup unsweetened applesauce
1/3 cup vegan sugar
Zest of one lemon
2 Tablespoons canola oil
1 teaspoon vanilla
1 cup all-purpose flour
1 cup whole wheat flour
1 teaspoon baking powder
1/2 teaspoon baking soda
Pinch salt
Preheat
oven to 350 degrees. Spray a loaf pan with non-stick spray and set aside.
In a large
mixing bowl, stir together flaxseed meal and water. Set aside to congeal.
Add all
other ingredients to a food processor or powerful blender and process until
smooth and well-combined. Pour in flaxseed combination and pulse until
incorporated.
Pour into
the prepared loaf pan and bake 50-60 minutes until a toothpick comes out clean.
Allow to cool for 25-30 minutes before turning out and slicing to serve.
Optional Lemon Icing
1/2 cup vegan powdered sugar
1/2 teaspoon lemon extract
1-2 Tablespoons water
Add all ingredients to a small bowl and whisk together. For
a more liquid icing, add a few drops more water at a time until desired
viscosity is achieved. Pour over cooled cake and serve immediately.
Posted on
November 18, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Photo by Rissa Miller
By Rissa Miller, Senior Editor Vegetarian Journal
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 red bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped
1 red onion, chopped
One 12-ounce bag frozen mango chunks, thawed
One 14-ounce can chickpeas, drained
1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 Tablespoon low-sodium soy sauce or tamari
1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, minced
2-4 cloves garlic, minced
Warm olive oil in a wok or large sauté pan. When warm,
add all bell pepper and red onion and stir-fry for 5-7 minutes, until browned
and cooked through. Add mango chunks, chickpeas, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger,
and garlic, and cook, stirring often until ingredients are well combined and
mango is heated through.
Serve over rice or noodles, as desired. Toppings could
include chopped green onions, chopped peanuts, or chopped cilantro.
Mix it up by trying different vegetables, like slivered
carrots or chopped broccoli, or add cubed tofu.
Posted on
November 18, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
There are so many ways to prepare vegan stuffing for Thanksgiving! We
thought we’d once again share an article by Chef Nancy Berkoff that previously
ran in our Vegetarian Journal that includes recipes for
Eggplant-Tomato Stuffing, Oatmeal-Walnut Stuffing, Goodies-From-the-Garden
Stuffing, Chock-Full-of-Corn Stuffing, Fruited Bread Stuffing, Apple and Raisin
Stuffing, and Spinach and Roasted Pepper Stuffing.
Posted on
November 17, 2021 by
The VRG Blog Editor
Warm Wheatberry Salad photo by Rissa Miller
Are you searching for some new vegan side dishes to serve to co-workers, friends, and family at Thanksgiving? Chef Brown from The Land of Kush vegan restaurant in Baltimore, Maryland, shares several recipes (serving 12) in his Vegetarian Journal article titled, “Cooking for a Crowd.” Enjoy Thai Squash Stew, Collard Greens in Orange Sauce, Warm Wheatberry Salad, Stuffed Sweat Potatoes, Coconut Curry Eggplant Stew, and Cranberry & Mango Sauce.
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