Round up of appetizers, cocktails, cider, breads and condiments you can make for your vegetarian Thanksgiving. This collection ends with some fabulous desserts, because dessert for Thanksgiving is mandatory.
Thanksgiving plans are ramping up. Two weeks ago, I posted 21 Side Dishes For Your Vegetarian Thanksgiving table, and last week I continued with 21 Main Dishes For Your Vegetarian Thanksgiving. And now I’m back with more ideas for this year’s celebration, because for this feast, you need more than sides and main dish.
First up, I’ve got some amazing cider made in the slow cooker, and 4 festive cocktails. I plan to make them all, just to test them out.
Next up, 5 appetizers perfect for greeting your guests as they arrive. Some can be made ahead, others are best fresh from the oven. Depending on the side of your gathering, present them alongside a selection of cheeses, crackers and sliced fruit. Pickled vegetables are another great addition to your appetizers.
When you make your condiments ahead, your vegetarian Thanksgiving feast day go much more smoothly. You can make the breads the day before too, but fresh bread from the oven is tough to beat.
Last, is dessert. You can say no to dessert all year, but on Thanksgiving, dessert is mandatory.
Note: Click the titles below to get to the recipes!
Cocktails and Cider
Sure, you can serve wine and beer. I always do too. But if you have a larger gathering, it’s nice to have a signature cocktail or a homemade cider. It makes any event even more festive.
Slow Cooker Homemade Apple Cider
from House of Nash Eats
Apple Cider Bellini Cocktail with Rosemary
from Creative Culinary
Pomegranate Molasses Cocktail: Minty Pomegranate Mule
from OMG! Yummy
Cape Codder Cocktail
from Spice Roots
The Sugar Plum Cocktail
from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Appetizers
Appetizers get the party going. I typically like them bite-sized, but the Caramelized Onion and Feta Tartlets are a little bigger than that. Feel free to make them as small as you want. They are a true crowd-pleaser.
Easy Southern Pimento Cheese
Miso Mashed Idaho® Potato Stuffed Mushrooms
Caramelized Onion and Feta Tartlets
Curried Dried Apple Chips
Jalapeño Poppers Gougère
Condiments
Make condiments like compound butters and a vinaigrette ahead, and your Thanksgiving Day will go so much more smoothly.
Homemade Pomegranate Molasses
Basil, Chive and Mustard Compound Butters
Pear Vinaigrette
Breads and Stuffing
Cornbread stuffing is my absolute favorite, so that’s a must-have every year. And having fresh bread with your vegetarian Thanksgiving feast is something you and your guests will never forget.
Cornbread and Roasted Poblano Dressing with Apples
(actually part of my recipe for Stuffed Acorn Squash)
Easy Buttermilk Cornbread
Einkorn Parmesan and Garlic Rolls
Cranberry Pumpkin Bread with Chocolate Chips
Boozy Pumpkin Bread
Potato Dinner Rolls
from Karen’s Kitchen Stories
Roasted Pumpkin Focaccia with Herbs
from Pastry Chef Online
Healthy Apple Cheddar Muffins
Desserts
This is the one (or two) dinner each year where dessert is a requirement. You can go light with cookies, or go more elaborate with a carrot cake, but no matter how many dishes you serve at your vegetarian Thanksgiving dinner, everyone will want dessert.
Pumpkin Coconut Cookies
Hot Buttered Rum Apple Pie with Cheddar Crust
My Favorite Carrot Cake with Cream Cheese Icing
Wine Poached Spiced Pear Strudel with Chocolate
Crispy Pressure Cooker Apple Crisp
Easy Pumpkin Bars with Oat Crust
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