Topic: Holiday


Plant Based (Vegan) Christmas Recipes Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

I can't believe Christmas is already here! If you're planning your Christmas menu and want some ideas on delicious plant based vegan dishes that will please meat eaters and guests- check out my suggestions!

Blog:

Cranberry Sauce 

Maple Glazed Vegetables(also p. 174 in HHC)

Maple Cornbread Biscuits(also p. 39 in HHC)

Sweet Potato Biscuits

Brown Gravy

Skillet Green Bean Casserole

Hippie Loaf (also p. 144 HHC)

The Happy Herbivore Cookbook (HHC):

Cornbread (p. 49)

Thanksgiving Gravy (p. …

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Pot Lucks and Holidays Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ Holiday

If you're stressing over what to bring to a holiday meal, remember this: Sharing a delicious meal is a great opportunity to impress and show others how amazing eating plant-based can be! Bring something that you really love. Here's our suggestions:

From the Blog:

German Potato Salad

Maple Glazed Vegetables

Cajun Chickpea Cakes

Aztec Corn Salad

From The Happy Herbivore Cookbook:

Baked Onion Rings (p. 176) (this would be fun if you watch football or other sports with your …

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Cyber Monday - Holiday Gift Guide Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: FAQ Holiday

Give the gift of health with The Happy Herbivore Cookbook, Everyday Happy Herbivore and Happy Herbivore Abroad!

If you live in the U.S., Amazon is the best deal. For my international friends, go to book depository (free world wide shipping!). I'm also selling signed copies of both books in our store

and don't forgetthe 2012 Happy Herbivore Calendar (all proceeds benefit a student!)

Shameless self-promo aside...

I've gotten a few emails and tweets asking for …

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Quick Meals: Healthy & Faster than Fast Food! Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

I had an interesting conversation with my friend Dave* a few weeks ago. 

Dave had asked me what he could do to lose 10lbs. Knowing Dave frequents drive-thru's and buys a lot of convenience foods on the go, I suggested he start making his own food.

He said "I know I should, but, with my schedule, I can't cook all the time. I just don't have the time."

I asked him which fast food place was closest to him. …

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Our Thanksgiving Posted by:Lindsay S. Nixon Category: Holiday

It was my parents first vegan thanksgiving and I'll cut to the chase and say it went over really well. Lots of Mmmm's were heard and after my Dad went back for seconds he sat down and said "I had no idea you could have, really, everything we'd always had, just healthy and vegan."

Here is a picture of my plate:

Now I'll let me parents tell you what they thought of each item:

All recipes are from The Happy …

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