1How To Cook Acorn Squash
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERAcorn squash might be the overlooked middle child of the squash family, but that doesn’t mean she can’t shine bright on any weeknight dinner table. With a tender edible skin and a soft creamy interior, this often-ignored squash is a perfect canvas for both sweet and savory flavors.
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2Easy Vegan Green Bean Casserole
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3Thanksgiving Cauliflower
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSON 4Roasted Sweet Potatoes
PHOTO: MURRAY HALL; FOOD STYLING: TAYLOR ANN SPENCERIf weeknight cooking were a rom-com, roasted sweet potatoes would be the best friend. Whether you’re prepping a quick salad, building an epic burrito bowl, or simply looking for an easy side, they’re always there for you and will never let you down. Learn the ultimate technique for making them, and you’ll call on their support at least once a week.
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5Toasted Sesame Oil Mashed Potatoes
Andrew BuiVegan mashed potatoes that are just as creamy and delicious as the real thing? You betcha! Toasted sesame oil adds tons of flavor and creaminess. Green onions and extra sesame seeds round them out for some of the best mashed potatoes we've ever made.
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6Easy Vegan Stuffing
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7Butternut Squash Steaks
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONIf you're tired of cauliflower steaks, then you should turn to butternut squash. It's a great plant-based ingredient because its texture is quite meaty yet tender, and it works with a variety of seasonings and recipes, whether blended into a soup or roasted in planks (and brushed with smoked paprika oil), like this recipe. Just swap your favorite non-dairy plain yogurt for the Greek yogurt and you'll have a dreamy Thanksgiving main on your hands.
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8Vegan Sweet Potato Pie
Kat WirsingThis sweet potato pie is extremely good, thanks to an oat pecan crust and a creamy, spiced filling. Look for vegan marshmallows to top it, or keep it simple with your own vegan whipped topping using coconut cream.
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9Fennel Salad With Apples & Radishes
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: MAKINZE GOREWhen you're looking for a side dish that tastes extremely fresh even in the depth of winter, look no further than fennel salad. It’s crunchy, slightly sweet, and perfectly light and refreshing, especially if you serve it alongside heavier cold weather comfort foods.
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10Polenta with Wild Mushroom Ragú
Emily Hlavac GreenMake this showstopper with a custom blend of your favorite funghi! If wild mushrooms are not accessible, creminis or button mushrooms would also work perfectly. The ragú can be made up to three days in advance (great for prepping for Thanksgiving!); just reheat gently on the stovetop while you make the polenta.
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11Roasted Potatoes
PHOTO: JOSEPH DE LEO; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISONWe suggest parsley, rosemary, and thyme as a classic and simple way to season these potatoes, but really, any herbs or spices are welcome here. Try hot smoked paprika and turmeric for spicy, herbal potatoes or za’atar and cumin for floral, smoky potatoes.
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12Cauliflower Soup
PHOTO: ANDREW BUI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONEven though there are minimal ingredients, this soup has TONS of flavor. In fact, it's delicious even without the cream (great for vegan Thanksgiving guests!). Want to add a little more complexity and nuttiness to the soup? You could roast the cauliflower before you add it.
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13Roasted Fennel With Delicata Squash & Apples
PHOTO: ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLING: BROOKE CAISON 14One-Pot Creamy Vegan Greens
PHOTO: RACHEL VANNI; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONCreamed spinach without the dairy? Yes, please. Not only is it a bit more nutritious, but it’s also just as delicious. This recipe is packed full of iron-rich spinach, which becomes tender as it cooks in the flavorful sauce. To make this one-pot side dish, we use a few simple ingredients to make these greens something truly special.
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15Vegan Mac & Cheese
Parker feierbachDelicious vegan mac & cheese might sound like an oxymoron, but trust us, this cheese sauce is good enough to satiate the strongest dairy craving. Don't skip the thyme-panko topping—the added crunch takes it over the top.
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16Slow Cooker Vegan Butternut Squash Soup
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17Vegan French Onion Stew
Andrew BuiFinishing the cheese toasts right in the soup pot makes for an impressive presentation that rivals even regular French onion soup. Be warned: if you're prepping ahead of Thanksgiving, it’s best to do that job on a sheet tray instead to avoid losing soggy pieces of bread in your leftovers.
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18Butternut Squash Curry
PHOTO; ERIK BERNSTEIN; FOOD STYLIST; MARY RUPPThe butternut squash is toothsome and savory, the kale is earthy and green, and the coconut milk here wraps everything together in a creamy sauce. The curry spice adds a little warm punch to each spoonful, while a squeeze of lime juice and fresh parsley brighten each bite, cutting out some of the richness. Sunflower seeds are a fun addition that adds a little crunch to your bite, but feel free to omit (or swap for something else!).
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19Vegetarian Gravy
PHOTO: BRYAN GARDNER; FOOD STYLING: ADRIENNE ANDERSONVegans and meat-eaters alike will be piling this flavor-packed gravy on top of all the Thanksgiving sides. This gravy comes together in minutes—and you won't miss roasting a whole turkey or chicken to make it.
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20Miso Roasted Carrots
Erik bernstein These sweet-savory carrots are topped with the most delicious mix of crunchy nuts and spices. We like pistachios and black and white sesame seeds, but feel free to swap in your favorites.
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