Recipes

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

This straightforward recipe for apple pie is from the vegan chef and cookbook author Chloe Coscarelli. It calls for storebought crusts, so you really can throw it together and have it in the oven in about 15 minutes.

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

A creative and fun way to enjoy a great fall and winter vegetable: crunchy “buns” of roasted brussels sprouts with a tasty middle -- a confit of caramelized onions, tangy mustard and savory tempeh -- that makes for “dreamy bites of pure umami goodness," said Marla Rose of Berwyn, Ill. who sent us this special recipe.

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

This traditional Armenian rice pilaf has been passed down through the generations of Christine Vartanian Datian's family. Peas, parsley and allspice have been added to the original for extra flavor and color. Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Ashley Wood of Winnipeg, Canada uses a mini-muffin tray to form the shells of her crowd-pleasing butternut squash and zucchini mini-tarts. The vegetable filling is made quick and easy by using a wok to cook the vegetables. “I do advise to make more than needed …because they vanish off the plate quickly!” she warns.

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

This delicious salad resulted from an effort to create a hearty vegetarian dish while at the same time offering a delicious gluten-free option. “The celebration is a very different affair in my house, but delicious, nonetheless,” writes food-blogger Allison Day, who submitted this recipe. “Healthy food is a priority in my kitchen, but so is delicious food.”

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

A hearty risotto flavored with a taste of fall by caramelized onions and fennel. “Being vegetarian or vegan around the holidays is incredibly difficult,” says Joe DiMaria of Somerville, who sent us this recipe. “It’s even more difficult when you don’t like squash, root vegetables or sweet potatoes.”

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Panzanella is a Tuscan summer bread salad, often made to use up stale bread. The typical panzanella consists of chunks of stale bread and tomatoes, cucumbers, onion and basil, dressed with olive oil and vinegar. So why are we talking about a summer salad for Thanksgiving? Reader Jessica Benoit offers this fall version of panzanella, inspired by her first Thanksgiving abroad and thoughts of the traditional stuffing her family ate during holidays in New England with extended family.

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

A vegan treat of homemade cinnamon and sugar coated almonds, submitted by Madeline Heising, a student at Northeastern University, is a simple yet elegant twist of salty and sweet.

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

The sisters in this recipe are the Native American staples beans, corn and squash, which together offer a delicious main course for vegan diners. It comes from Maria Marlowe, a Times reader in New York, who said that she used the dish to help convince her family that eating vegan didn't have to mean sacrificing flavor.

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Vegan diners and people who can't tolerate dairy will enjoy this creamy, velvety version of macaroni and cheese -- without the dairy. Julie Askew from Long Island set to work to develop this recipe when her picky son developed a dairy intolerance.

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Instead of an oven, use a food processor to create this crisp, fresh apple pie. It was created for raw-food dieters, but it also gives home cooks a fast and refreshing dessert option that takes a fraction of the time of a traditional fruit pie. Well reader, Marie Delcioppo, who submitted this recipe, says “It’s incredibly fresh. You can really taste the flavors.”

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Swati Saha of New York uses a standard pie dish to make a savory tart of Kuri squash, mushrooms and kale, topped with grated asiago cheese to taste. Not only does it make an attractive main course that holds its own at the center of the table, the rosemary-infused crust offers a pleasing burst of flavor with every bite.

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Vegans and non-vegans will enjoy this twist on a traditional stuffing, where quinoa replaces the bread and butternut squash, celeriac and hazelnuts add the flavors of fall. Amber St. Peter of Long Beach, Calif., submitted this recipe of which she says, “It’s hearty without the bread or gluten, and flavorful without a bunch of processed ingredients. It was a crowd pleaser the first year, and will be a permanent fixture at our table for years to come.”

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This colorful salad of red pomegranate seeds, Romaine lettuce and roasted sesame seeds, dressed with a fresh pomegranate juice and honey dressing, sets a festive tone for any holiday table. Sadhna Sheli, a reader from Los Angeles, sent us this recipe which is popular with both adults and kids. “Kids will like it because it has that sweet element to it,” said Ms. Sheli.

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

The recipe comes to us courtesy of Erin Wysocarski, of Redondo Beach, Calif., a 10-year vegan who has grown accustomed to bringing portable food to holiday gatherings. "Most folks who have never heard the term 'cauliflower steak' give a little chuckle," said Ms. Wysocarski, who writes the Olives for Dinner vegan food blog. "This cauliflower steak tastes good because of the way it’s sliced — it gets a little crispy around the edges (especially if you use a cast iron pan) and stays succulent toward the middle." The dish has the added benefit of being portable and easy to reheat. Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Bailey Rae, a Nashville-based vegan food blogger, created this fall-themed veggie burger with acorn squash, dried cranberries, toasted pecans and oats. You have to bake the squash and caramelize the onions, but once those steps are out of the way, it's an easy dish to put together. Tara Parker-Pope

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If you're looking to wow your crowd this Thanksgiving, consider these festive eggplant rolls. Courtesy of reader Christine Vartanian Datian of Las Vegas, these decadent rolls of Japanese eggplant strips, ricotta and walnuts are colorful and tasty, with an added crunch. Ms. Datian said the dish is influenced by her Armenian heritage. Sometimes she substitutes almonds or pecans for the walnuts and sour cream for the ricotta, depending on her guests, but her preference is the combination of walnuts and ricotta, layered on the strips of Japanese eggplant. She serves it as both an appetizer and a main course, next to a fig and basil salad and with a variety of California red and white wines. She garnishes the dish with parsley and green onions to add more color. "It's very, very pretty," said Ms. Datian. "The ricotta and the walnuts with the crunch factor -- people like it, and children like it too." Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Delicata is a light yellow squash with green stripes and a creamy, rich texture. One of the best things about delicata is that it’s much easier to clean, cut and cook than butternut or other winter squash varieties. Hannah Kaminsky of Fairfield, Conn., creator of the My Sweet Vegan blog, was inspired by the tubelike shape of the delicata. “Each perfect yellow and green-striped edible tube becomes an ideal vessel for every sort of filling imaginable, no matter how you cut or cook it,” said Ms. Kaminsky. Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

As a transplanted American living in Paris, Ann Schreifels had the task of hosting Thanksgiving, a holiday the locals didn't celebrate, in a city that is arguably the culinary capital of the world, to a guest list that included meat eaters and vegans. Her solution: Try to please everyone. "The result was accolades from around the table," says Ms. Schreifels. "And every time I serve it (and I mean every) someone asks for the recipe and says, 'I'm going to serve this to my family and see if they can tell it doesn't have meat in it.'" Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Stuffing is a traditional Thanksgiving accompaniment to the turkey, but turning stuffing into muffins helps them hold their own on the holiday table -- with or without the bird. This recipe for stuffing muffins comes from reader Ilene Godofsky of Queens, who writes the Colorful Kitchen food blog. (Ms. Godofsky's vegan pumpkin double-chocolate brownies make the blog worth the visit!) We like this fresh take on stuffing, and the fact that you can serve these muffins on their own, or top with two of our other favorite side dishes -- mashed potatoes and gravy. Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

Savory pies and tarts are go-to dishes at Thanksgiving. They can be made well in advance and they make a great main course for guests who are not eating turkey. We chose this recipe from Kathy Patalsky, a vegan blogger in Los Angeles, to represent the savory pie in our Vegetarian Thanksgiving series. We liked that it was easy (she suggests a pre-made crust) and the hazelnuts make it a great option for the winter holidays as well. “These flavors are rustic, filling, cozy and festive,” Ms. Patalsky wrote. “I adore pot pies and tarts for main dish entrees. You can easily slice them like pies and serve to guests in an elegant way." Tara Parker-Pope

Tara Parker-Pope · NYT Cooking

It was a love of kasha and memories of family that inspired Nancy Jane Richer of Knoxville, Tenn., to create this holiday recipe. Ms. Richer’s father loved kasha and died on Thanksgiving more than a decade ago. Recently, Ms. Richer spotted wild turkeys in her winter vegetable garden. For her, it felt like a message. “It was a magical omen,” Ms. Richer said. The result is this spicy take on kasha, created in memory of Ms. Richer’s parents. The dish is robust enough to eat as a vegetarian main course, but also tempting as a side dish for everyone at the table. Tara Parker-Pope