Green Bean Casserole
If you watched TV in the 90s, you might remember those commercials for green bean casserole using Campbell's mushroom soup, or maybe you associate any sort of casserole with a trip to your grandma's house. Needless to say, traditional casserole has never really appealed to me, but The Minimalist Baker makes a vegan version of this holiday classic that will be the talk of your family gathering (in a good way). It's savory, crunchy and creamy, all while remaining light, and not bogged down by heavy cream or other such ingredients that made me want to run straight out of my grandma's house and all the way home to eat a granola bar instead!
Image and recipe via Minimalist Baker
Balsamic & Pecan Brussels Sprouts
If you're a foodie, you know that brussels sprouts have made their debut as a trendy food in the past decade. No longer the questionable boiled blob of your childhood nightmares, this versatile vegetable can be dressed up in a variety of ways for that ultimate crispy, earthy, taste. Even with just a little oil, salt and pepper, they still shine, but with the added tang of balsamic vinegar and crunch of pecans, you'll be taken to the whole next flavor level this Thanksgiving Day.
Image and recipe via Cookie + Katie
