My first Raw Vegan Christmas was a great success (if I do say so myself). We enjoyed a beautiful, comforting and delicious feast that left us feeling wonderfully nourished and uplifted. Here's a peek at our all raw vegan menu:
Christmas Dinner 2014
Appetizers: Herbed "Goat" Cheese with Sesame-flax Crackers & fresh Peruvian Olives
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First Course: Cream of "Roasted" Red Bell Pepper Soup
Dinner:
Marinated Portobello & Wild Mushrooms
Creamy Root Vegetable Mash & Gravy
Wilted Garlicky Greens
Sweet-tart Cranberry Jelly
Dessert: French Hazelnut Pumpkin Pie with Whipped "Cream"
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Organic Wine Pairing: Equilateral Cabernet Sauvignon 2009 by Gabrielle Collection in Napa
Herbed "Goat" Cheese with Sesame-flax Crackers. Creamy, fresh & tangy – just like goat cheese – you'd probably not know the difference were you not aware it's actually raw vegan! Recipe coming soon – including recipe for the amaze crackers too.
Cream of "Roasted" Red Bell Pepper Soup – and yes it had that smoky, roasted flavor – Secret to be revealed in upcoming recipe post…
Once again, the incredible First Course, Cream of "Roasted" Red Bell Pepper Soup… So velvety and delicious.
Creamy Root Vegetable Mash & Gravy - omg, how luxuriously decadent are these… with fantastic gravy to boot. So. Good. Recipes coming soon… Meantime, don't forget about my Raw Creamy Cauliflower Mashed "Potatoes"
We could not get over this amazing Savory Stuffing. Just like traditional – wait, take that back – Better than traditional.
The house smelled just like it does every Christmas, all the flavors of each dish mingled together perfectly just like they do in the traditional versions. We found ourselves exclaiming repeatedly each dish was our favorite – all so yummy.
Marinated Portobell0 and Wild mushrooms – meaty, unctuous perfection alongside a dreamy root vegetable mash…
This sweet-tart cranberry jelly is delish right out of the jar… Perfect as a jam on toast too! Also, don't forget about my delish older non-raw recipes for Cranberry Hot-Pepper Jelly & Easy Cranberry Sauce.
The Pièce de résistance… I figured out how to raw veganize my favorite French Hazelnut Pumpkin Pie with dreamy whipped cream! Oh my gooodness, I'm seriously making myself so hungry right now 🙂
I'll share ALL the recipes with you over the next several posts. So stay tuned! How are you doing? We're having a lovely holiday season… lots of huge, cozy fires in the fireplace, old movies, long walks, beautiful music and, of course, delicious raw vegan yumminess.
How are you spending the holidays?
All Love
&
a 2014 filled with Happiness, Joy & Laughter!
~Juliane
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