A WORD FROM LINDSAY
The Pre-Party
Planning for Big Meals & Celebrations
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Occasions
Thanksgiving
Butternut Soup
Thanksgiving Loaf
Everyday Mushroom Gravy
Thanksgiving Gravy
Skillet Green Bean Casserole
Cornbread
Traditional Stuffing
Cranberry Sauce
Sweet Potato Casserole
Stuffed Acorn Squash
Pumpkin Pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Mini Pumpkin Pies
Winter Holidays
Portobello Pot Roast
West African Peanut Stew
Swedish “Meatballs”
Lasagna
“Eggnog”
Hot Toddy
Mulled Cider
Hot Chocolate
Apple Charoset
Cheesecake
Rum Cake
Soft Molasses Cookies
Anise Cookies
Rice Pudding
New Year’s Eve
“Cheese” Ball
Spinach & Artichoke Dip
No-Eggplant Caponata
Bruschetta & Crostini
Cajun Stuffed Mushrooms
“Tuna” Salad
Meatloaf Bites
Spring Rolls
Baked Mac Bites
Crab Cakes with Remoulade Sauce
Cowboy Caviar
New Year’s Day
Whole-Wheat Drop Biscuits
White Bean Gravy
Creamed Tomatoes
Southern Caviar
Black-Eyed Pea Collard Greens
Cajun Tempeh Meatloaf
Cajun Potato Salad
Creamed Kale
Tailgating & Appetizing Parties
Individual 7-Layer Dips
Mexican Dip
Rustic Chili
Chili Sans Carne
Loaded Potato Skins
Sweet Pea Guacamole
Cauliflower Hot Wings
Nachos Grande
Adobo Tostados
Baked Onion Rings
Oven Fries
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Root Beer Float Cupcakes
Magical Cookies
Romantic Occasions
Portobello Steaks
Brown Gravy
Slow-Cooked Marinara
Spaghetti alla Puttanesca
Eggplant Parm
No-Meat Meatballs
Hot Chocolate Muffins
Dark Chocolate Truffles
Fudge Dip
Cherry Tart Brownies
Chocolate-Covered Bananas
Chocolate Cake
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries
Coconut Whipped Cream
Brunch
Tofu Scramble
Home Fries
French Toast
Fluffy Pancakes & Waffles
Fruit Salad
Breakfast Bruschetta
Bloody Mary
Mimosa
Breakfast in Bed
Muesli (Overnight Oats)
Oatmeal for All Occasions
Feel Better Soup
Get Well Soon Menu
Easter & Passover
White Bean Dill Dip
Deviled “Eggs”
Beet Salad
Creamy Grape Salad
Potato Salad
Savory Glazed Carrots
Cream of Broccoli Soup
Lemon-Rosemary Meatballs
Stuffed Artichokes
Mini Soy-Free Quiche
Carrot Cake Cupcakes
Picnics, Barbecues & Outdoor Parties
Sweet Slaw
Veggie Slaw
Thai Slaw
Cowboy Beans
Baked Beans
Quick Burgers
“Cheater” Spicy Peanut Noodles
Smoky Sweet Potato Burgers
Kidney Bean-Quinoa Burgers
Reuben
Pinwheels & Sandwiches
BBQ Sliders
Sangria
Kid-Approved Parties
PB&J Muffins
Homemade Spaghetti-Ohs
Tomato Soup
Grilled Cheeze
Carrot Hot Dogs
Mini Corndog Bites
Chickpea Noodle Soup
Pink Lemonade
Ninny's Fruit Spring Rolls
Apple Jack Shake
Caramel Cream Shake
Creamsicle Smoothie
Chocolate Shake
Peanut Butter Cup Shake
Mint Chocolate Shake
Soft Pretzels
Vanilla Birthday Cupcakes
2-Ingredient Cookies
Banana “Cake” Pops
Large (& Mixed) Crowd Entertaining: Party Bars
Taco Bar
Hot Dog Bar
Oatmeal Bar
Sweet Potato Bar
Waffle Bar
Breakfast Taco Bar
Homemade Broths, Sauces, Seasonings & More
No-Chicken Broth
No-Beef Broth
Vegetable Broth
Whole-Wheat Pizza Dough
Tofu Yogurt
Vanilla Icing
Vegan Mayo
Vegan Sour Cream
Vegan Worcestershire Sauce
Cola Barbecue Sauce
AJ's Vegan Parmesan
Golden Dressing
Cajun Seasoning
Creamy Cajun Mustard
Appendix
Holiday FAQs
More Holiday Recipes
Dinner Party Menus
Glossary of Ingredients
Kitchen Prep Lingo
METRIC CONVERSIONS
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