Holiday Recipes for Vegans.

With Thanksgiving quickly approaching, families may be in panic mode about what to fix for their holiday meal. More stress can be added if someone in the family has special dietary wishes/needs. 
The next few posts will be to help anyone finding themselves stuck not knowing what to make for their loved ones who have restricted diets. 
First, I will start with an all vegan menu.
Vegans are people who do not consume any meat or animal bi products(dairy, eggs, honey, etc). 
It is completely possible to make a vegan meal without compensating on flavor.

Here are a few ideas to get you started:

Appetizer- 




Crostini with Thyme Roasted Tomatoes
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/food-network-kitchens/crostini-with-thyme-roasted-tomatoes-recipe/index.html
Recipe and photo courtesy of: foodnetwork.com
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Main course-

"Pot Roast" of Seitan, Aunt Gloria Style Served with Mushroom-Miso-Mustard Gravy

Seitan recipe: http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/thanksgiving/vegetarian/recipes/food/views/-Pot-Roast-of-Seitan-Aunt-Gloria-Style-231052
Gravy recipe:
http://www.epicurious.com/articlesguides/holidays/thanksgiving/vegetarian/recipes/food/views/Mushroom-Miso-Mustard-Gravy-231051
*NOTE: This gravy can be made vegan if you substitute butter for a non-dairy spread. Try Earth Balance!*

Recipes and photo courtesy of: epicurious.com

Side Dish-

Zucchini and Potato Bake

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/zucchini-and-potato-bake/detail.aspx
Recipe and photo courtesy of: allrecipes.com

Dessert-










Pumpkin Pecan "Cheesecake"
http://www.savvyvegetarian.com/vegetarian-recipes/pumpkin-pecan-cheesecake.php

Recipe and photo courtesy of: savvyvegetarian.com 

Hopefully these recipes have helped you get an idea of what Vegans eat around the holidays and possibly inspired you to try them as well. 

Good luck and Happy Holidays!

-Ashley Crooke

Twitter: @AshCrooke