Category Archives: holiday

Roasted Delicata and Honeynut Squash

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Trader Joe’s had these honeynut squashes  and I’m not sure you will be able to find them anywhere else. You could either use another delicata or butternut squash. This would be a great holiday side dish! Ingredients: 1 delicata squash … Continue reading

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Wild Rice, Butternut Squash, and Mushroom Casserole

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I have the fortunate opportunity to work with foodies. It is what the majority of all my work conversations are about. Most of the people at my current location are omnivores which is much different from the group of people … Continue reading

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Portobello, Spinach and Potato Matzo Mina with Basil Walnut Pesto and a Cashew Béchamel Sauce – Kosher for Passover

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Back in the first year of writing Don’t Fear the Vegan I really wanted to do something with Matzo crackers and came across recipes for Mina’s, which are basically a lasagna made from Matzo crackers instead of noodles. At the … Continue reading

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Walnut Loaf en Croute with a Parsley Pomegranate Sauce

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Earlier this month I was in California visiting family and had the opportunity to go to a Greek restaurant with my sister that had many vegan options. We ordered a half-dozen different appetizers that sounded interesting, one of which was … Continue reading

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Happy Save a Turkey Day

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During the week as I mentioned to people that my families plans for today were to stay in our jammies, eat snacks, watch movies and play video/board games all day, many admitted they were jealous while others were taken back … Continue reading

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Raw Reuben Unsandwich

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As a meat eater I had loved Reuben sandwiches. I now love a vegan Reuben. So why when given the opportunity to create a raw meal entrée (thanks Uncooking 101 for the inspiration) wouldn’t I try to make a Reuben? … Continue reading

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Matzoh Charoseth Truffles

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So here at Don’t Fear The Vegan we aren’t religious but we love studying religion and respect our friends that are dedicated to their beliefs. While living in California we lived in an Orthodox Jewish neighborhood and had the opportunity … Continue reading

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Easter Menu Ideas

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My mom’s big holiday celebration wasn’t Christmas or Thanksgiving, it was always Easter Sunday. We weren’t super religious so I always assumed that it was because she loves Spring. Plus many people don’t have traditional family plans for Easter so … Continue reading

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Thanksgiving Meal Ideas

Need ideas for the Thanksgiving festivities? Here is a list of our favorites: Appetizers Spinach Artichoke Dip Savory Pumpkin Dip Stuffed Mushrooms Mock Crab Dip Devilish Bites Dinner Pomegranate Clementine Glaze – great over spinach salad Biscuits Green Bean Casserole … Continue reading

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Stuffing With Field Roast Apple Sage Sausage

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I love stuffing! Always have. This is one of my favorite dishes to make for Thanksgiving, especially when there are meat eaters because they devour it. Proof that you don’t need to cook a bird to get amazing stuffing! 1 … Continue reading

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