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This recipe makes a vegan chili that's hearty, thick, and full of flavor. It's quick to prepare, but cooks slowly to create a rich, complex, and delicious stew. Pair it with some vegan sour cream and cornbread (or whatever you like!) for a protein-packed cozy meal that's perfect for cold days.

It's fall once again and the holiday season is coming up soon. Maybe you're looking for some new vegan recipes to make 2024's vegan Christmas dinner menu better than ever. Maybe you're a new vegan wondering where to start with Christmas meals. Or maybe you have vegan guests coming for the holidays and you have no idea what to prepare. No matter why you're here, I'm glad you are!

I've put together the best of my time-tested, tried and true, delicious vegan Christmas recipes right here for you. From Christmas breakfast to sugar cookies to vegan Christmas dinner ideas, you'll find a recipe that you and your family will love!

Whether you're looking for a few vegan dishes to add to your Thanksgiving table or a complete vegan Thanksgiving menu from appetizers to desserts, you'll find everything you need here to make your holiday meal the best yet! There are plenty of vegan side dishes to choose from, with classics like vegan mac and cheese and mashed potatoes, plus entrée ideas that are so good, you won't miss the turkey!

Stir-fries are my go-to meals on busy weeknights because they're quick, easy, fairly healthy, and most importantly, delicious. They're also easily adaptable depending on what veggies or proteins you happen to have on hand. In this recipe, I'm using tofu, red cabbage, and broccoli with a sweet chili sauce, but feel free to swap out anything you want to make it your own.

The tofu can be baked or pan-fried depending on your preference. Baking will save you some time since you can prepare your sauce and fry your vegetables while the tofu is baking. And your tofu will still come out with a nice golden color and a bit of crunch. But for even more crispiness and a deeper golden color, pan-frying your tofu might be a better option.

Stir-fries are one of my favorite ways to make a quick dinner that's also delicious, especially on busy weeknights. This version is made with Udon noodles, carrots, sugar snap peas, mushrooms, and a slightly sweet and spicy peanut sauce. But one of the great things about stir-fries is that they're flexible. Use different noodles, vegetables, or sauce, and it will still taste great!

If you want to try other vegetables in your stir-fry, choose ones that will hold up well and don't release a lot of moisture during cooking. Some other vegetables that are great for stir-fries include red bell peppers, broccoli, cabbage, green beans, water chestnuts, and baby corn. For another sauce option, try my vegan sweet chili stir-fry sauce.

For the longest time, I never wanted to even attempt a vegan baked ziti recipe because I thought nothing could live up to the original. But after some trial and error, I was excited to learn that I was so wrong! Baked ziti is now one of my favorite vegan pasta dishes. It's the perfect dish for special occasions, but it's just as delicious for weeknight meals.

This recipe uses my homemade vegan mozzarella, which is made from raw cashews and melts and stretches like the real thing. It also uses my tofu ricotta, and the sauce is loaded with green lentils instead of meat. For an extra kick of flavor, try topping the baked ziti with vegan parmesan cheese. You may want to serve with a loaf of garlic bread, as well.

You will want to prepare your cashew cheese a few hours ahead of time (preferably a day ahead of time) to give it time to chill and firm up. The marinara sauce is a huge part of the flavor of this recipe, so be sure to use a good one, such as Rao's. You can also make a homemade marinara sauce if you prefer.

This vegan cannelloni is stuffed with tofu and spinach ricotta, immersed in a homemade marinara sauce, and topped with a creamy vegan mascarpone sauce. It's the perfect dish for a dinner party or special occasion, but it's easy enough to make any night of the week. And even picky eaters will love it!

When you make this vegan cannelloni recipe, don't forget to serve it with a side of vegan garlic bread. Or, if you're looking for more recipes for vegan pasta dishes, you might like my baked ziti, butternut squash ravioli with mushrooms, lasagna, or stuffed shells.

As a regular vegan home chef without any special training, the idea of making my own ravioli was a little intimidating not too long ago. But since I've managed to create beautiful, delicious ravioli at home, I am sure that you can too! And this vegan butternut squash ravioli recipe is worth all the work when you taste it.

For the butternut squash filling, I really wanted to let the flavor of the squash shine, so I didn't add any tofu or vegan cheese. Instead, I added garlic, almonds, lemon juice, and seasonings to enhance the creamy sweetness of the squash. I also used a basic sage-butter sauce with mushrooms to complement the ravioli filling without overpowering it.

This easy curry recipe combines fragrant spices with a creamy cashew sauce and adds in veggies and chickpeas for a delicious and satisfying weeknight meal. It's gluten-free and vegan, and it packs plenty of protein, especially when paired with rice or tofu.

I haven't had Chinese takeout in probably ten years. But there are a few indulgences I really enjoyed back then, like crab rangoon, sweet and sour chicken, and of course, General Tso's chicken. So I decided to do a vegan take on takeout and make a General Tso's tofu recipe. I made this recipe in different variations more than ten times, but I'm finally in love with the results!

In case you're curious, there actually was a General Tso (Tso Tsung-t'ang) who lived in the 1800s, and legend claims that this chicken was his favorite dish.