Holiday Feast

Main Dishes

Stuffed Tofu-Turkey

Even skeptical omnivores will keep coming back for more.

Roasted Vegetable Cornucopias with Gravy

Easy enough for kids to help make, elegant enough for a Thanksgiving celebration, these wow-worthy cornucopias will take you back to the times you made horns of plenty in grade school.

Harvest Pot Pies

To turn this tasty dish into an even more elegant entrée, decorate it with delicate leaves made with scraps of puff pastry.

Side Dishes

Chestnut Stuffing

This old-fashioned recipe will impress holiday guests with its rich, nutty flavor and homey feel.

Holiday Cashew Nut Roast

With a taste reminiscent of stuffing, this is perfect for a holiday buffet. Layered eggplant adds a contrasting texture to the nuts and elevates this hearty casserole to an eye-popping entrée. Serve with cranberry sauce and gravy for a traditional experience.

Good Luck Greens

They may be lucky symbols of folding money on New Year’s, but greens—collard, turnip, mustard, beet and more—are a year-round staple in Southern cooking. Escarole, the least bitter member of the chicory family, turns sweet when cooked.

Spicy Sweet-Glazed Sweet Potatoes

If you’re looking for a festive alternative to mashed sweet potatoes during the holidays, this recipe is just the ticket.

Holiday Gravy

Browning the vegetables before making the gravy stock is what sets this rich sauce apart. And, just as good, the gravy can be made ahead of time. Double the recipe if you’ve got a gravy-loving crowd.

Garlicky Brussels Sprout Sauté

Even people who don’t like Brussels sprouts will eat—and enjoy—this fast dish with a tender crunch. Pre-peeled garlic cloves from the produce section make this recipe even quicker.

Chunky Fresh Cranberry Relish

Cranberries contribute bright color and tingling taste to any holiday spread. Here they get a little extra zip from some ground red chile, preferably New Mexican, and more crunch from pecans that flourish in southern New Mexico.

Desserts

Sweet Potato Pie

Creamy, sweet and lightly spiced, this slimmed-down version tastes just like the traditional decadent dessert. If you’re pressed for time, make the pie a few days in advance and freeze it.

Vegan Egg Nog

This vegan egg nog was a challenge to create, but the result is a sweet, mild, rich-tasting drink. If you choose to add liquor, be aware that the flavor comes through much more strongly in this lower-fat nog, so start with the smaller amount called for and add more to taste.