These are some of my favorite fall entertaining ideas from the hundreds of recipes I've published over the years. From breakfast or brunch through to snacks and appetizers, dinner ideas, soups, salads and side dishes, and — of course — treats and desserts, there's something for every vegetarian or any family with vegetarians to feed at Thanksgiving. There's even some ideas in there for vegans or those who want to try an Indian-themed Thanksgiving dinner for a different experience. Your family and friends just might be giving thanks for your cooking at the end of the day!
Breakfast & Brunch
Spiced Pumpkin WafflesThe heavenly aroma of baked pumpkin and spices in these light and fluffy waffles makes the most fragrant and delicious Thanksgiving breakfast imaginable, and it's a great way to start the day with a fall harvest classic.
Apple-Oatmeal Breakfast Streusel CakeAutumn harvest apples star in this warm and delicious apple-oatmeal breakfast cake with ground cinnamon and a sweet crunchy streusel topping.
Apfelpfannkuchen (Baked German Apple Pancake)This soft and sweet baked apple pancake feels like a soufflé in the mouth with the wonderful flavors and aromas of brown sugar, cinnamon and nutmeg.
Indian-Style Baked Eggs FlorentineAn Indian-style update on the classic Eggs Florentine with homemade spiced creamed spinach, this is a simple, stunning and extraordinarily delicious breakfast.
Indian-Style Fried Egg and Potato CakeHungry morning people will be delighted to see this hearty and filling savory fried egg and potato cake with Indian seasonings on the table.
Quinoa Breakfast HashFlavor doesn't get left out in this simple and very nourishing quinoa and potato breakfast hash. Quinoa is one of the healthiest ways to kick start the day, and this breakfast is vegan friendly and gluten-free to boot.
Appetizers & Snacks
Roasted Pumpkin SeedsSave the seeds from your holiday pumpkins and make these easy homemade roasted pumpkin seeds — so tasty, everyone from kids to adults will love them.
Olive Cheese BallsPlump green olives baked in a slightly spicy and crispy cheese pastry, these simple little balls are the perfect snack or appetizer.
Stuffed Mushrooms with Sun-Dried Tomatoes, Goat Cheese and OlivesEarthy mushrooms stuffed with tart sun-dried tomatoes and Kalamata olives, spices and jalapeños, and creamy and salty goat cheese — these will put the wow in your appetizer tray.
Smoked Gouda GougèresThese light, airy and delicious smoked Gouda cheese puffs just melt in the mouth — they just might be my favorite appetizer, and they'll disappear in no time at all.
Eggplant Quinoa Bites with PestoOne of my latest favorite appetizers, broiled eggplant slices are topped with a quinoa pesto, slices of fresh tomato and melted cheese.
Tempeh Stuffed MushroomsAnother new favorite, and this one is vegan and surprisingly nourishing — plump and juicy mushrooms stuffed with a savory mixture of spiced quinoa and smoky chipotle fried tempeh.
Paneer Tikka MasalaA classic Indian appetizer, delicious chunks of paneer cheese are marinated in spicy and tangy yogurt and then broiled to a beautiful golden brown.
Marinated Sun-Dried Tomato Hummus with OlivesHummus is one of the best of all the Middle Eastern "little foods" tradition, and this easy vegan version is loaded with rich and tangy sun-dried tomato and olive flavors.
Dinner Ideas
Mushroom Nut Roast in Golden Puff PastryRich, hearty, earthy and delicious, this gorgeous mushroom nut roast loaded with quinoa, sun-dried tomatoes and spices and seasonings all wrapped in a golden puff pastry is the centerpiece of any Thanksgiving dinner, vegetarian or otherwise.
Spicy Lentil Quinoa Nut RoastThis hearty, nourishing and delicious spicy vegetarian "meatloaf" made with lentils, quinoa, mushrooms and cashews will satisfy even the carnivores in the family.
Vegetarian Mushroom BourguignonTender chunks of plump portobellos and chewy dried lobster mushrooms are simmered into a rich, thick and fragrant red wine sauce and served over a bed of steaming egg noodles — this is a gorgeous main course.
Chickpea Patties Smothered in Vegetable GravySpiced and lightly fried chickpea patties are smothered in a thick, hearty and delicious vegetable gravy made with your favorite fall vegetables
Cassoulet with Bread ToppingA rich and savory baked bean and vegetable casserole with dried herbs and a baked bread and Parmesan cheese topping — a filling and nourishing dinner for everyone.
Roasted Butternut Squash and Herbed Cannellini and ArtichokesTender roasted golden orange butternut squash mixed with a baked casserole of creamy cannellini beans, delicate artichokes, sweet cherry tomatoes and fresh herbs, this vegan dinner is amazingly good.
Baked Beans with Nigerian SeasoningsWhat is Thanksgiving dinner without baked beans? This vegan baked beans dish is one of my favorites, cooked with peanut better and a delicious Nigerian-style seasoning.
Curried Red Kidney Beans with PaneerLooking for a spectacular Indian main course? This red kidney bean curry served with tender pieces of fried paneer cheese is rich, earthy, spicy and incredibly flavorful.
Sides, Salads & Soups
Scalloped Potatoes with Best Ever Mushroom SauceScalloped potatoes are a mainstay of every holiday meal, and these soft, creamy and buttery potatoes get a special treatment worthy of the occasion with generous layers of a tangy and aromatic mushroom sauce that I maintain is simply the "best ever".
Homemade Creamed CornAnother fixture of holiday meals, creamed corn is so much creamier and tastier when you make it yourself at home, and it's very easy too.
Curry-Laced Pumpkin and Potato SoupLaced with just a hint of curry spice, this simple creamy pumpkin and potato soup is a lovely, nourishing and delicious way to start a Thanksgiving dinner.
Cranberry Wild Rice SoupClassic fall flavors of cranberries and wild rice are cooked with vegetables in a colorful, simple, warming and delicious bowl of soup that will make a big impression on your diners.
Roasted Beetroot with Toasted Walnuts and YogurtThis simple salad of roasted beets and toasted walnuts in a tangy yogurt dressing will add plenty of color and texture to the start of your meal.
Creamy ColeslawA classic salad at just about any kind of get-together, you can't go wrong serving this quick and easy coleslaw with a tangy and creamy dressing and just a little kick.
Spicy Indian Green BeansA serving bowl of green beans is a fixture on holiday tables, and these lightly fried crunchy green beans simmered in coconut milk get dressed up with an aromatic blend of Indian seeds.
Brown Rice and Blue Cheese Gratin with Cauliflower and BroccoliThis savory brown rice, cauliflower and broccoli gratin with a zippy blue cheese sauce is so rich, it could almost be the main course — serve this if you want to spoil and fill your guests.
Pilau Rice with Nuts and SeedsThis wonderfully fragrant, delicious and easy-to-make pilau rice cooked with an assortment of fried nuts and seeds is a fantastic addition to any Indian or vegan meal.
Yellow Lemon Rice with Fried CashewsAnother classic side dish for Indian dinners, this lovely and fragrant yellow lemon rice tossed with golden brown fried cashews and Indian seasonings is simple to make and vegan friendly too.
Cheddar Dijon BiscuitsA simple and always popular solution for filling out your meal, these biscuits have a delicately crusty exterior surrounding a melt-in-your-mouth fluffy interior of Cheddar cheese accented with parsley and Dijon mustard.
Classic CornbreadAnother great way to fill out a meal, and one that's vegan too, this simple classic cornbread is a fall favorite — dense, filling and loaded with plenty of cornmeal flavor and crunch.
Treats & Desserts
Pumpkin SconesMake several batches of these moist and flaky pumpkin scones with pumpkin pie spice, and your guests will enjoy them all day long with breakfast, lunch and dinner, and as snacks and dessert. The aroma of the pumpkin pie spices will linger in your kitchen for hours.
Pumpkin PieThis is the classic finish to a Thanksgiving dinner — homemade spiced pumpkin pie with fresh pumpkin baked in a flaky butter crust.
Pumpkin CheesecakeIf you're looking for something a little special to end your Thanksgiving dinner, this simple, light and creamy and not-too-sweet crustless pumpkin cheesecake with pumpkin spices will delight your guests.
Blueberry Ricotta CheesecakeNo pumpkin in the house? In that case, this baked ricotta cheesecake with sweet plump cooked blueberries and covered with more blueberries is simple to make, rich, creamy and delicious.
Caramelized Corsican Apple TartOne of favorite treats, this custardy caramelized cake loaded with gooey baked apples is deliciously decadent but surprisingly easy to make.
Sour Cream Blueberry CakeMoist delicious glazed bundt cake bursting with blueberries in every bite, this is one of my favorite desserts for entertaining. Everybody loves it.
Homemade Peanut Butter CupsLooking for some after dinner treats? These easy-to-make homemade chocolate peanut butter cups are rich and decadent — your guests will feel entirely spoiled.
Cocoa Fruit TreatsOr if you're looking for a healthier guilt-free treat in the evening after a sumptuous Thanksgiving dinner, these no-bake vegan cocoa treats with pistachios, dried fruits and a hint of chili are incredibly delicious and have no added sugar.
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