The holiday season is here! Whether you’re prepping for Thanksgiving, hosting for Hanukkah or Christmas, or just looking for the perfect cozy-season recipes, you’re in the right place. We’ve got you covered from cozy breakfast oatmeal bake to healthy pastas and vegan soups for every occasion.
This roundup of my favorite Holiday Recipes for the winter season includes something for everyone and everything, from easy hearty dinners to delicious pumpkin treats! Keep scrolling to check out our holiday cooking and hosting essentials below, plus even more recipes! Get our Full 2026 Thanksgiving Recipe Roundup here!
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The best way to think about planning a menu for Thanksgiving is to start with your main entree (we love doing Vegan Shepherd’s Pie) and then build around that. Maybe you want to serve a salad or soup for an appetizer along with 2-3 sides to make the meal more complete, depending on how many guests you’re serving. And of course no meal is complete without dessert, especially on Thanksgiving! A classic pumpkin pie or pecan pie is perfect.
The number one piece of advice we always give is to prep as much as you can ahead of time, whether that be the day before or the full week before leading up to the holiday. Obviously, you can’t cook full dishes 4 or 5 days before hosting, but you can wash and chop veggies, make sauces, and get everything organized. These simple little steps save a ton of time on the actual day-of!
We have a full recipe roundup for the holidays with many of our Hanukkah favorites, but a few of my specific favorites are easy vegan latkes and vegan brisket.
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