As I type this, me and my parents are finalising our Christmas Day menu. And this is no easy task. My mum loves hosting (she also has a new extension and kitchen to play with) and I love cooking so neither of us want to do the 25th of December by halves. Plus, we're preparing a 3-course meal for 11 family members, one of which is vegan (me!) and another can't eat wheat. No biggie.
But it's got to the point where we're having to cut back and reduce the amount of dishes we're talking about. But all of those extra recipes sure do make for a good blog post! If you're still not sure what to cook for your meat-free Christmas dinner, I hope the following can be of help. I've included recipes that are vegan by default, ones that require a quick substitution and also vegetarian recipes for those of you taking that first step.
Starters
Aubergine boats - http://www.veganrecipeclub.org.uk/recipes/aubergine-boats
Make-ahead mushroom soufflés - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/4979/makeahead-mushroom-souffls
Parsnip soup with parsley cream - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/847640/parsnip-soup-with-parsley-cream
Sweet potato & butternut squash soup with lemon & garlic toast - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/sweet-potato-butternut-squash-soup-lemon-garlic-toast
Main - Centrepiece
Vegan butternut, Brussels sprout and chestnut pie - https://www.homemadebyyou.co.uk/recipes/main-courses/vegan-butternut-brussels-sprout-and-chestnut-pie
Cashew Nut Roast with Sage and Onion Stuffing - http://whyveg.com/recipes/make_this.php?recipe=45
The perfect nut roast (vegetarian) - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2011/dec/15/how-cook-perfect-nut-roast
Double Stuffed Savoury Christmas Log - http://mouthwateringvegan.com/2013/12/03/double-stuffed-savoury-christmas-log/
Individual Christmas Pies - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1799642/individual-christmas-pies
Cranberry & pistachio nut roast - http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/uncategorised-recipes/best-ever-cranberry-pistachio-nut-roast/
Roasted Vegetable Strudel - http://www.prouditaliancook.com/2011/09/roasted-vegetable-strudel-and-farewell.html
Main - Sides
Vegan Yorkshire Puddings - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/vegan-yorkshire-puddings
Onion and red wine gravy - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2005/nov/05/foodanddrink.shopping5
Sicilian roasted cauliflower & Brussels sprouts - http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/sicilian-roasted-cauliflower-brussels-sprouts/
Mixed mushroom stuffing - http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/mixed-mushroom-stuffing/
Smashed celeriac - http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/vegetables-recipes/smashed-celeriac/
Mini jacket potatoes - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1993651/mini-jacket-potatoes
Lentil Mushroom Walnut Balls with Cranberry-Pear Sauce - http://ohsheglows.com/2013/11/13/lentil-mushroom-walnut-balls-with-cranberry-pear-sauce/
High Protein Garlic smashed Potatoes - http://ohsheglows.com/2010/09/08/high-protein-garlic-mashed-potatoes/
Sweet potatoes stuffed with apples, cranberries, and pecans - http://www.foodista.com/blog/2011/11/22/heavenly-hasselback-sweet-potatoes
Desserts
Co-op are also selling a pre-pared Christmas pudding that is vegan suitable - https://www.goodhousekeeping.co.uk/institute/food-reviews/christmas-pudding
Pomegranate & clementine sorbet - http://www.jamieoliver.com/recipes/fruit-recipes/pomegranate-clementine-sorbet/
Spicy cranberry sorbet - http://thedeenbros.com/index.php/recipes/recipe_detail/festive_spicy_cranberry_sorbet/
Drinks
Vegan Eggnog - http://tasty-yummies.com/vegan-eggnog/
Gingerbread Bellinni - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/gingerbread-bellini
Mulled Wine - https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/wordofmouth/2010/dec/09/how-to-make-perfect-mulled-wine
Mulled Tea - http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/mulled-tea
Barnivore to check what brands are vegan friendly!
