Thanksgiving Noms - My Suggestions.

This week, I had the pleasure to host at my local Whole Foods Market their first "Vegan Thanksgiving Tasting." In collaboration with Morag Keefe, Demo Coordinator, & Lisa Sands, Marketing Director, we planned an evening where guests could sample items off the WFM holiday menu, along with try recipes I felt would be sure-fire hits. Plus, it was FREE.

We had a really nice turnout. Guests were served quinoa stuffed butternut squash, green bean casserole, maple roasted brussel sprouts, farro stuffing, olive oil mashed potatoes, mushroom gravy, cranberry orange relish, gardein roast, & pumpkin pie. No one left hungry, and I am pretty sure most left with a few ideas for the holiday table. 

In addition to tasty food, guests were given a pamphlet showcasing two Thanksgiving menus put together by moi. I pulled from a handful of blogs over which I enjoy drooling...

Menu 1

Creamy Herbed Cauliflower Soup

Rustic Veggie Tofu Pot Pie

Maple-Roasted Brussels Sprouts

Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Apples

Fall Forward Seasonal Salad

Pumpkin Spice Scones with Vanilla Bean Cream Cheese Frosting

Menu 2

Curried Pumpkin Soup

Glazed Walnut Lentil Apple Loaf

Roasted Root Vegetables

Creamed Kale

Polenta Stuffing

Baked Apples Stuffed with Cinnamon Date Pecan Oatmeal

 

Two recipes mentioned are found in Isa Chandra Moskowitz's "Appetite for Reduction" cookbook, "Ginger Mashed Sweet Potatoes & Apples" and "Polenta Stuffing." The "Curried Pumpkin Soup" is sold by Whole Foods Market as a part of their "Health Starts Here" product line.

Well, this blog entry has certainly left me hungry. I would love to hear what is on your menu next week!