I thought I would highlight some of the my favorite recipes that I think can be used for entertaining during these last few weeks of the holiday season. Since it is the holiday season, I like going a little bit more decadent.
So for appetizers, maybe do a Honey Walnut Baked Brie. Or, maybe a Brie and Blue Cheese Fondue
For a soup, I might suggest this rich Butternut Squash and Ale Soup with Candied Almonds and homemade Mascarpone with Cambozola, or go with a Roasted Cauliflower and Leek Soup. I like both these soups because of both the flavor and the texture.
For a main, instead of a traditional lasagna, how about a Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Rollup instead? I like the idea of individual rolled pieces that this Roasted Vegetable Lasagna Rollups Recipe calls for. it’s a great to portion out servings for a group. Or change out your lasagna to something more unusual like this Butternut Squash Lasagna in Béchamel sauce
F’s favorites from our past include a Vegetarian Shepherd’s Pie inspired by Moosewood, while mine was the Chik’n Fricasee (which is helped greatly by rich flavors from wine)
For puff pastry options, besides this previously covered Tofu and Mushrooms A La King, this holiday I am hoping to adapt a Mushroom & squash vegetarian Wellington Vegetarian Wellington that I have bookmarked here from Jamie Oliver
For a side dish to dig into, how about a Baby Bell Peppers and Swiss Strata that was hearty enough to go with leftover Easter ham when I made it, so surely could complement your holiday ham. Also on my casserole wishlist is the I Love Veggies Bake from The Blender Girl.
And potatoes in form of a Chive and Onion Cheesy Hash Brown Potatoes or Crispy Smashed Potatoes (you can season them the way that suits your taste: I once enjoyed a combination of cumin with the potatoes based on the Flavor Thesaurus as I wrote about here)
And I also like Cauliflower with Brown Butter, Pears, Hazelnuts uses cauliflower in a new way besides covered with cheese and cream or roasted.
Do you have any vegetarian dishes you are making for the holidays?
So many great ideas. I went to an event in Ashland years and years ago, and the caterer served rolled-up lasagne. I was curious, so I asked about it, and he said it was so much easier to serve to a crowd because there were not layers sliding off in all directions.
Nice to see baked brie making a comeback. It’s one of those quintessential 1980s treats. Most of us had forgotten about it for a couple decades, but it’s been popping up lately.
I’m not quite sure why baked brie ever went away, it’s oozy deliciousness should never go out of style…
What a delicious line-up; now I am getting hungry!!!
That braked brie sounds amazing. I have been making Carrot Coconut Curry Soup a lot lately… not really for holiday events but it’s a yummy winter soup.
I love curry soups too! Though I admit I usually eat mine with rice or noodles and not just as a soup.
I am loving the leek and cauliflower soup recipe- sounds absolutely delicious!
I don’t do dairy other than butter so I’ll stick to meat, veggies, and fats this holiday season–although brie is amazing!!!
those first cheesy pics! omg so good!
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Pictures of cheese are exactly what I need to get through this work day 🙂
Yum. Yum. Yum. I’m now hungry. I’d go for the butternut squash soup and the individual lasagna rolls is something I need to do. Thanks!