12.15.2010

Vegetarian Holiday Christmas Menu

Here's a sample Vegetarian Holiday Christmas Menu. I hope it inspires you!

Winter Fruit Salad w/ Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
Curried Maple Butternut Squash Soup
Lentil Loaf w/ Reduced Balsamic Glaze
Vegetarian Shepherd's Pie
Cheddar-Chipotle Biscuits
Roasted Brussel Sprouts
Apple Pie w/ Cinnamon Crumble


Tips:

Make ahead opportunities (in order) :
  • Cinnamon Crumble
  • Balsamic Glaze
  • Lemon Poppyseed Dressing
  • Lentil Loaf
  • Shepherd's Pie
  • Butternut Squash Soup
Use your appliances and electrics! That's why you have them!
  • Immersion blender: puree soup
  • Food Processor: slice fruit for salad and pie; blend salad dressing; chop squash; crumble topping
  • Crock Pot: Shepherd's Pie
  • Toaster Oven: Roast Brussel Sprouts
  • Stand Mixer: Pie Crust; Biscuit Dough

Buy prepped ingredients from the grocery store if you are short on time.

7 comments:

  1. i love how you blog at work! haha! :)

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  2. I certainly have been inspired. The Lemon Poppyseed Dressing and Cheddar-Chipotle Biscuits
    are just calling out to me. Thank you so much for planting the ideas in my head.

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  3. Ooooh, are you going to post the recipe for the butternut squash soup? I love the sound of it!!!

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  4. Love it! I so wish I could come to your Christmas dinner!

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  5. woww..veggie shepherd's pie! i always wanted to try that..are you going to provide recipes?

    thanks..

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  6. Wow - thx for all of the comments! :D I will post recipes soon - the recipes (after research and testing)are from various sources...

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  7. This sounds amazing! I've been meaning to try making shepherd's pie for years. Chipotle biscuits? Poppyseed dressing? I'm with Laura, wish I could go to your dinner ;p. Since I only eat seafood, I usually have few options at my boyfriend's family's Southern table.

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