Italian minestrone gets a zen makeover with the Japanese principles of shojin riyori. This healthy, meatless soup is brilliantly flavorful. GET THE RECIPE Shojin Shiitake Minestrone Soup submitted by BitterSweet
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Twisted Scallion Buns
Soft and tender scallion buns get a nutty twist from toasted sesame seeds. It’s so easy, you could practically make the recipe in your sleep. GET THE RECIPE Twisted Scallion Buns submitted by BitterSweet
Sparkling Pineapple Punch
Naturally sweet without any sugar, this sunny blend is tart, tangy, bright, and bold. Adding a splash of sparkling white wine makes it a downright celebratory sipper. GET THE RECIPE Sparkling Pineapple Punch submitted by BitterSweet
Toasted Warm Quinoa Salad with Browned Butter Vinaigrette
Breathe new life into Thanksgiving leftovers. Nutty, toasted quinoa bolsters roasted Brussels sprouts and crisp persimmons, lavished with a warm vegan browned butter dressing. Even if you have to start from scratch, it’s worth the effort! GET THE RECIPE Toasted Warm Quinoa Salad with Browned Butter Vinaigrette submitted by BitterSweet
Lemongrass Basil Stuffed Mushrooms
These baby bellas are filled with everyone’s favorite culinary chameleon: Cauliflower! Simmered until meltingly tender, quick mashing makes them indistinguishable from the less healthy fare. Redolent of vibrant lemongrass and basil, it’s hard to resist eating straight out of the pan by the forkful. GET THE RECIPE Lemongrass Basil Stuffed Mushrooms submitted by BitterSweet
Pumpkin Pot Pie
Humble pot pie pulls on an autumnal cloak beneath a buttery, golden brown crust. A rich stew of tender pumpkin meatless protein is bolstered by creamy pumpkin puree and warming spices. GET THE RECIPE Pumpkin Pot Pie submitted by BitterSweet
BBQ Tempeh Salad
You’ll never miss the meat with this Barbeque Tempeh Salad, lavished with creamy ranch dressing. The protein itself is so well-seasoned and flavorful though, it hardly even needs additional embellishment. GET THE RECIPE BBQ Tempeh Salad submitted by BitterSweet
Mushroom Barley Risotto
Make an easy meal that will last and feed your whole family well on busy days. Barley risotto is a comforting one-pot entree that everyone will love! GET THE RECIPE Mushroom Barley Risotto submitted by BitterSweet
Baklava Waffles
Layers of puff pastry are in a pressed waffle iron with spiced nuts in the center. Add floral maple syrup for a decadent baklava brunch! GET THE RECIPE Baklava Waffles submitted by BitterSweet
Chicago Dog Garden Salad
Think outside the hot dog bun! Sliced thinly, cooked crispy, meatless franks get a fresh lease on life in this Chicago-style shredded salad. GET THE RECIPE Chicago Dog Garden Salad submitted by BitterSweet
Creamy Zucchini Pinwheels
Walnuts turn into a creamy, unbelievably cheesy take on dairy-free ricotta. Wrap it up in grilled zucchini with marinara sauce for a light, healthy bite. GET THE RECIPE Creamy Zucchini Pinwheels submitted by BitterSweet
Truffled Avocado Toast Tart
Take avocado toast and elevate it to gourmet status, lavished with truffles and luxurious dollops of cashew ricotta, in such abundance that it would be a crime to keep it to yourself. Buttery, bright green avocados take on a greater degree of decadence, heightened by the intense, earthy, almost nutty notes of truffles. This savory…