10 Christmas Cocktail Recipes to Try This Year That are Super Easy
Christmas Cocktail Recipes are a welcoming part of the holiday season, whether they are for a crowd or for you and your spouse or BFF.
Included in this category are easy meals in 30 minutes your whole family will enjoy. 30 min or less recipes that don’t keep you in the kitchen very long. Easy 30 minute dinner ideas for those who love plant-based food.
Christmas Cocktail Recipes are a welcoming part of the holiday season, whether they are for a crowd or for you and your spouse or BFF.
This Christmas Old Fashioned Cocktail is like a warm hug in a glass. It’s a festive twist on the bourbon old fashioned that marries the aromatic flavors of exotic spices and cinnamon with the rich depth of cocoa all in one lovely glass
Butternut Squash Spaghetti, made with traditional noodles and a velvety sauce, is a great way to celebrate fall or any time of year you need some good ol’ fashioned comfort food.
Imagine Blanco tequila, fresh lime juice & simple syrup pairing perfectly with a layer of dry red wine. That’s the Devil’s Margarita.
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The New York Sour is an upgrade from a classic whiskey sour and this one’s made with a festive fall twist featuring bourbon whiskey, cranberry-infused red wine, lemon juice and aquafaba instead of egg white, which yields a gorgeous frothy head. It’s a delicious drink to make for special occasions, holidays or any time of year you want to celebrate in style.
This Healthy Pumpkin Smoothie is the perfect way to celebrate the fall season. Made with real pumpkin puree and pumpkin pie spice, it’s dairy free and loaded with the most comforting fall flavors.
These Vegan Banana Bread Muffins are quick and easy, light and fluffy and choc-full of seasonal flavor that, when baking, make your home smell amazing. Made in one bowl in less than 30 minutes!
A Vegan White Bean Chili recipe made with black garlic? Say what? This black garlic chili recipe is loaded with earthy flavors from nutritious cannellini beans, seasonal spices, fresh vegetables, black garlic and a creamy vegan sour cream base. It makes for a great meal prep or a main dish at your next family get together. Dairy-free, meatless and ready in less than 30 minutes.
This creamy Pumpkin Mushroom Risotto recipe is choc full of fresh herbs, seasonal spices and savory mushrooms for a pumpkin risotto recipe that’ll knock traditional risotto out of the park.
Juicy Grilled Peaches are topped with creamy vegan mascarpone and salty pistachios, then drizzled with luscious maple syrup for the best vegan dessert recipe ever.
A Vegan Mascarpone Cheese recipe that’s creamy, nutty with a hint of sweetness. Similar to the real deal, but totally plant based, healthy and pairs deliciously with fresh fruit, soups, desserts or your favorite crusty bread.
Authentic as it is delicious, this better-than-takeout General Tso’s Tofu is vegan, gluten-free and ready in about 40 minutes.
Crispy air fryer sweet potato fries are an easy snack to serve with your favorite dipping sauce or a quick side dish to pair with my epic Portobello Mushroom Burger or Grilled Carrot Dogs.
This Chopped Thai Salad is choc-full of raw, healthy vegetables and saturated with spicy peanut dressing that makes you want to drink it right from the jar. It’s a versatile raw vegan salad that is ready in minutes and makes for a quick, easy lunch or light dinner.
These Vegan Strawberry Muffins are moist and fluffy and ready in less than 30 minutes. Simply perfect for a light breakfast or mid-day snack. Low calorie, low fat and delicious.
Vegan Tomato Soup on a cold winter day? There’s nothing better. Rich and creamy, this tomato basil soup recipe is made with simple pantry ingredients and ready to warm you from the inside out in just about 30 minutes. The perfect lunch or cozy family meal for the dinner table.
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This Thai Basil Tofu (Pad Kra Pao) is vegan, loaded with crispy tofu and drenched in a sweet and spicy Thai chili sauce, then arranged over tender rice noodles that are smothered in coconut milk and fresh garlic. Easy to make and also gluten-free, this is a stir-fry Thai basil tofu recipe that beats takeout and takes only one pot and 20 minutes to prepare.
A mango and sweet corn salsa that’s loaded with healthy veggies and sprinkled with fresh lime juice. Perfect mango and corn salsa recipe for all your summer barbecues.
A Pearl Barley Salad recipe that’s loaded with chewy barley and fresh summer vegetables then topped with fresh basil, a sprinkle of vegan feta cheese and a drizzle of lemon miso dressing. Low calorie and high protein, this healthy recipe requires only 8 wholesome ingredients and 20 minutes to make. Ooh La La It’s Vegan, too!
The Best Vegan Chocolate Chip Cookies are ready in less than 30 minutes and made with almond flour. Dairy-free, gluten-free, chewy, perfect, chocolatey and delicious. This recipe has been updated with new pictures, a labeled ingredient list and step by step instructions on how to make and taste even better than classic chocolate chip cookies.
These Dairy-Free Mashed Potatoes are fluffy and creamy, requiring only 3 ingredients and 15 minutes to make. Perfect for any time of year you want a quick, one pot side dish without a lot of fuss. Vegan and gluten-free with many variations.
The Blackberry Smash cocktail is a delightful and refreshing libation that seamlessly blends the rich, earthy flavors of gin with the vibrant essence of fresh blackberries and rosemary. With a hint of citrus from freshly squeezed lemon juice and the muddled goodness of ripe blackberries, this cocktail is a symphony of flavors that dance on the palate.
This Vegan Biscuit Recipe is made with simple ingredients that you’re likely to already have on hand, These yummy, flakey buttermilk biscuits are crunchy on the outside and fluffy on the inside and are just about the best vegan biscuits you’ll ever have!
Vegan Cranberry Sauce: no holiday table is complete without it. My healthy vegan cranberry sauce recipe uses no refined sugars and is made with just a few simple ingredients that you probably have on hand. The perfect balance between sweet and tart and so much better than the grocery store canned stuff!
Introducing the delicious Apple Cider Mimosa – a delightful and refreshing twist on a classic brunch cocktail favorite. This sparkling concoction presents the perfect combination of the autumnal flavors of apple cider and the effervescent bubbly charm of champagne making it a great addition to any seasonal celebration or leisurely weekend brunch. Whether you’re hosting a gathering with friends or simply looking to elevate your morning routine, this hard apple cider champagne cocktail brings a touch of sophistication to any occasion.
This best Drunken Noodles Recipe (Pad Kee Mao) tops the list of my all-time favorite Thai recipes. Spicy, saucy, with a hint of sweet, and packed with healthy vegetables and fresh basil, these Tofu Drunken Noodles take less than 30 minutes to prepare in one pot, are vegan, gluten-free, non-dairy and meatless. Only 389 calories per serving and features an updated ingredients list and new step-by-step pictorial of how to make.
Vegan Béchamel Sauce, also known as vegan white sauce, is the crème de la crème of all sauce recipes in French cuisine. Rich, creamy, nutty, with simple ingredients, my vegan version of this classic white sauce requires only 5 ingredients, contains no cashews, and will take you only 10 minutes to make.
Accordion Potatoes, brushed with herby garlic butter, baked to crispy perfection in less then 30 minutes, then dipped in my Creamy Chipotle Sauce. Try them once to see why they’re the new viral craze on TikToc.
Banana peel bacon? You betcha! Now you can prevent food waste and never toss out another overripe banana. This banana peel bacon recipe is smoky, crispy, savory and sweet, with a subtle hint of banana that’s the rage of social media. Vegan bacon here we come, and this banana bacon is also gluten-free, requires only 10 common ingredients, and is ready in about 15 minutes.
This Just Egg Frittata recipe is so easy, it’ll have you dancing around the kitchen with your spatula like nobody’s watching. If you love vegan breakfast recipes, this dairy-free, eggless frittata is light, fluffy, creamy and filling, all in one skillet. Oodles of fresh, healthy vegetables abound in this frittata recipe vegan, then we top it with fresh rosemary and banana peel bacon bits for a healthy, satisfying crunch. High protein, low carb and low calorie too!
Sip sip, hooray! For the best Tinto de Verano recipe! Celebrate warm weather with Spain’s favorite, wine-based summer drink. This icy, fruity Spanish cocktail is bursting with zippy citrus and bubbly lemon soda. It’s a delicious, simpler alternative to traditional sangria that’s easy to make using only 5 simple ingredients.
Nothing screams sunshine more than Vegan Hollandaise Sauce drizzled over Grilled Asparagus. With notes of bright citrus and crunchy in-season asparagus, this easy, completely plant-based recipe is made with no egg yolks and is ready in less than 30 minutes without having to turn on your oven.
A delicious Vegan Mushroom Stroganoff recipe smothered in a rich, creamy Marsala sauce that takes this vegan stroganoff to the next level. Yes, the ultimate comfort food. And boiling the noodles? Forget about it! With this recipe, there’s no need for all that. It’s made in one pot and ready in less than 30 minutes.
Ah, the Blue Kamikaze. A shot that’s not for the faint of heart (or weak of liver). With a name like that, you might expect it to have some serious kick – and you’d be right. But don’t let its bright blue hue fool you into thinking it’s just another pretty cocktail. Oh no, my friend. This is an alcoholic beverage that means business. So buckle up because we’re about to dive headfirst into the world of blue kamikaze shots – and trust me, it’s going to be one wild ride.
Holy Shiitake Mushrooms Recipe! Get stuck on these sticky shiitake mushrooms, the fungi you can’t resist! Rich in Unami flavor and slathered over a bed of warm sushi rice, these sticky mushrooms are sweet, savory and spicy and ready to devour in less than 30 minutes. Low calorie, meatless, dairy-free, gluten-free, plant-based.
Make this skinny vanilla latte recipe at home in 5 minutes using only 4 ingredients and 5 steps. Sweet, steamy and frothy, this vanilla latte drink pushes all the limits by using healthy, wholesome, plant-based ingredients that will warm your soul and blow Starbucks out of the water!
These no-bake vegan cookie dough bites are full of decadent, yet guilt-free goodness, as they are vegan and refined sugar-free. You can also make them gluten-free by using gluten-free flour. Made with only 8 ingredients, this cookie dough bite recipe takes only 5 minutes to prepare.
This easy Air Fryer Brussel Sprouts recipe requires only 8 ingredients, is quick to make and super healthy. Tossed with garlic, balsamic vinegar, maple syrup and a blend of seasonings, air-fried to crispy perfection, then topped with beads of pomegranate and a sprinkle of coconut, this is a low calorie, low fat vegan side dish that pairs well with just about anything and would make a perfect addition to any dinner menu.
This Instant Pot Butternut Squash Soup is cooked in the pressure cooker, is quick and easy and made with roasted butternut squash, Granny Smith apples, and a mélange of healthy vegetables and spices. It just may be the best homemade squash soup recipe you’ll ever taste. So creamy, this roasted butternut squash soup brings the best of fall flavors to your table in less than 30 minutes.