Holiday

You need something green (or orange, or purple, or...) for the table. We've got dozens of veggie suggestions.

For us, it's less a question of "if" potatoes, and more a question of "how" – and maybe "how many"

A whole bog-load of sauces, relishes, and chutneys

The perfect centerpiece of your feast

Dedicated to all those who believe stuffing is the true star of the Thanksgiving meal

This moist cake is a celebration of persimmon

The biggest meal of the year calls for a grand finale of pies and desserts aplenty. Here's what to make.

A stunning holiday centerpiece

We're sweet on sweet potatoes

You had us at 'cashew cauliflower béchamel'

What recipe can be made-ahead to feed an early breakfast crowd, serve as a great savory main at lunch, and play well as a side dish for a fancy dinner? Savory bread pudding can do it all.

Everyone's favorite fun-shaped squash gets its shine

Some favorite sweet and savory dishes for the festival of lights

Barfi (also known as burfi) is an Indian sweet often associated with festivities

This comfort food casserole is rich and cozy

Plant-based dishes for the Days of Awe

From a summer camp party to a national trend, people are bringing a little holiday joy to the dog days of summer – and you can too

Plant-based versions of traditional dishes to welcome the Year of the Tiger

Move over, espresso martini fad. There's a new cafe-inspired cocktail to try.

So easy to blitz up but big on eye-appeal, this sweet potato hummus gives your typical dip a fresh look for the season

The cheeriest winter berry brightens up these recipes for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert

Everything you need for the holidays – from the perfect cookie recipe to tips for staying fit and mentally well through the season – from Vegetarian Times and our Outside+ network partners

Our version of a Southern tradition for your New Years celebrations

We roast them on a sheet pan, not an open fire, but you do you

I tried plant-based holiday nogs to find that bring festive cheer (and the ones that cause major Grinch-face)

The most enjoyable part of party food for any guest is always the little pick-up-and-eat bites

From gingerbread blueprints to vegan royal icing, making your own plant-based chalet is easier than you probably think

Sending food is the next best thing to being there in person (or something)

These deep, dark, chocolatey recipes will trigger every pleasure center

Cookbook author and cookie decorating super-star Patti Paige crafted this essential plant-based recipe for the holidays

We've pulled together some of our favorite plant-based recipes for the holiday, from vegan sufganyiot to lots and lots of latkes.

Our take on "Jewish Penicillin" – without the schmaltz

A gluten-free, egg-free, vegan-friendly update to the traditional latke to bring everyone together

Acclaimed chef, cookbook author, and publisher Bryant Terry created this menu of plant-based takes on Southern holiday staples

It's 1970s ski chalet meets classic Thanksgiving, in all the best ways

A little magic to start your day

The ideal veggie side-dish for any fall or winter meal

Cut your chances of getting sick while flying this holiday season with these must-try tips.

Some practical advice for putting a lid on seasonal stress

These vegan-safe, naturally-produced wines will enhance everything you've got going on

Thanksgiving recipes from our favorite plant-based chefs

Chefs and authors Miyoko Schinner, Shenarri Freeman, Andy Zambrano, and Salima Saunders share Thanksgiving recipes from their own family tables

Thanksgiving recipes from our favorite plant-based chefs

Thanksgiving recipes from our favorite plant-based chefs

Bonus: It also works as a dip

A traditional family recipe gets modernized with miso and cayenne

It's the most wonderful time of the year to do some baking

Dried fruit and smoky tempeh bacon fill out a side dish that will have everyone asking for seconds.

I swapped the fried puri that often accompanies shrikhand for a crumbly crust in this elegant holiday dessert

The best mains, sides, pies, and more for all your holiday gatherings

Four principles to keep in mind for the perfect holiday feast – and recipes for each

This tofu-based cheesecake gets all the flavors of the season in one sweet-but-not-heavy slice

The Thanksgiving morning breakfast of our dreams

Grab a casserole dish, we're making gratin

An intimate celebration is still a celebration. This menu adds a bit of seasonal sparkle.

From cookies and candy to luscious homemade sorbet, chocolate makes the best holiday treats

Nutritionist Sara Sullivan offers tips to eat healthy during the holidays.

This savory sauce tastes like Thanksgiving because the long simmer time concentrates the classic fall flavors of onions, celery, mushrooms, and fragrant herbs. The gravy is thinner than most so that it can easily be drizzled over the Fork-and-Knife Roasted Vegetables

The five essentials for making classic, crisp-on-the-outside, tender-on-the-inside latkes

This is a great party salad because the hearty greens won’t turn limp or mushy once they’re tossed with the dressing.

A torta is a free-form, double-crusted pie that requires no special pie dish. Serve with steamed carrots or roasted root vegetables. For more robust flavor, you can substitute kale or collard greens for the Swiss chard.

Caramelized apples turn cauliflower soup into a sensational appetizer.

Ginger, agave, lemon, and rye whiskey come together in a spicy cocktail that can be served straight up or over ice.

Our seitan roast pairs well with all the tasty trimmings of the holiday – and makes great leftover sandwiches, too.

Eating black-eyed peas can bring good fortune, according to Southern tradition.

An assortment of autumn vegetables is paired with a garlicky roasted cauliflower purée in these savory pastries.

Chocolate bark is a good way to try your hand at tempering, the technique of heating and cooling chocolate so that it solidifies quickly and remains firm and shiny. A simplified version of tempering involves melting two-thirds of the chocolate, then cooling it by adding the remaining one-third and stirring until smooth. For best results, use a candy or instant-read thermometer to check chocolate temperature.

The VT staff will be talking about (and making) this no-knead Swedish cardamom bread recipe for years to come.

You won’t find anything like this rich, decadent-tasting sorbet in the ice cream case at the grocery store! Dark chocolate and a caramelized sugar syrup base give it a creamy texture—without any cream or dairy.

Vivian Larsen took inspiration from her family's Pennsylvania Dutch heritage to create this vegetarian recipe

This sherry-simmered holiday sauce was developed by Eden Hommes

Chef Tanya's moist vegan gingerbread cake is perfect just as it is, but we wouldn't stop you from adding a citrusy vegan cream cheese frosting

Serve with slices of French bread and a salad, if desired.