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Holly is originally from Connecticut and is currently going to school in Boulder, CO for…
Holly is originally from Connecticut and is currently going to school in Boulder, CO for a Masters in Dietetics. When she’s not in school, she loves trying new vegan restaurants in my area with friends, creating her own recipes at home, and hiking with her dog! Read more about Holly Woodbury
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Blessed: Plant-based recipes for the most magical Christmas is here just in time for the holiday season is finally here, and we have compiled some of our favorite festive side dishes! From Cranberry and Rosemary Cornbread, to Colorful Roasted Root Veggies, your guests will be fighting over seconds!
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1. Holiday Hasselback Sweet Potatoes
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These smoky, herbed Holiday Hasselback Sweet Potatoes by Larice Feuerstein are perfect for a holiday meal or any dinner at all. Rich sweet potato is completed with savory toppings for a full flavor experience. Cheesy almond and cashew parmesan is the perfect complement to the smoky taste of coconut bacon. Sage and rosemary tie it all together for a delicious combination.
2. Delicata Squash Bake
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Now, we’ve all seen our fair share of sweet potato bake recipes. But while tradition is fantastic, why not enrich it by swapping out the sweet potato for this Delicata Squash Bake by Monica Stevens Le? It’s packed with roasted delicata squash, tart cranberries, toasted Brussels sprouts leaves, and warm, cozy spices. You (and your family) will love it.
3. Colorful Roasted Root Veggies
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This Colorful Roasted Root Veggies side dish by James Wythe is really quick and simple to prepare. It will add some serious color to your table. You can always get creative and add anything you wish to it.
4. Cranberry and Rosemary Cornbread
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Missing a side for your next party? Try this tender Cranberry and Rosemary Cornbread by Shea Cope! It’s perfect as a side anytime; spring and summer barbecues, picnics, and holiday dinners — you can never go wrong, and the way that it disappears from the serving platter will only confirm that.
5. Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash Salad With Horseradish Dressing
Source: Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash Salad With Horseradish Dressing
Roasted Brussels Sprouts and Squash Salad With Horseradish Dressing – this warm salad by Viktoria Radichkova combines all the favorite flavors of fall – the sweetness of roasted veggies and dry fruit, with crunchy nuts, and a pungent horseradish dressing that ties them all in.
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BLESSED: Plant-Based Recipes For the Most Magical Christmas Ever
The ultimate Christmas cookbook is here! Blessed: Plant-based recipes for the most magical Christmas Ever contains the perfect recipes for holiday gatherings, gift-giving, Christmas morning, and scrumptious leftovers. From holiday classics like pineapple-baked ‘ham’, holiday loaves, and chocolate yule logs, to new flavors like saffron risotto, tropical Christmas fruit cake, and Tahini-Roasted Cauliflower With Lemony Herb Oil. This magical cookbook offers everything you need to create a stunning holiday spread!
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