Compassionate Cooks
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Compassionate Cooks

"Vegetarian food leaves a deep impression on our nature. If the whole world adopts vegetarianism it can change the destiny of humankind."

~Albert Einstein

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Recipes for Thanksgiving or a Holiday Meal

What better way to give "thanks" for the bounty of the harvest than to celebrate life? Turkeys will be immensely grateful - as will your taste buds. Each recipe includes serving suggestions and variations of the recipe, as well as explanations of ingredients that might be unfamiliar.


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Thanksgiving For The Birds I

Perfect for any holiday meal, our stuffed squash makes a gorgeous centerpiece. $5 for this set of 6 recipes, including the whipped topping for the pumpkin pie.


  • Harvest-stuffed Acorn Squash - beautiful & bountiful
  • Mashed Potatoes with Caramelized Onions - yum!
  • Sensational Stuffing with Nuts - tried & true
  • Glazed Garlic Green Beans - crunchy & quick
  • Pumpkin Pie with Pecans - tasty & traditional!

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Thanksgiving For The Birds II

These dishes celebrate the epitome of seasonal flavors. $5 for this set of 5 recipes and includes a chart of various apples and their uses for cooking, baking, or eating.


  • Squash Stuffed with Curried Apricot Pilaf - yum!
  • Spicy Pumpkin Soup - sweet & spicy!
  • Autumn Tempeh Medley - simple & special
  • Applesauce - seasonally sensational
  • Rice Pudding - a traditional treat!

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Thanksgiving For The Birds III

Delicious, nutritious, and turkey-free!. $5 for this set of 5 recipes and includes suggestions for Vegetarian Thanksgiving Menus.


  • Butternut Squash Risotto with Sage - comfort!
  • Holiday Cranberry Relish - yum!
  • French Onion Pie - simple & sophisticated
  • Mushrooms with Rosemary, Garlic and Port - perfect
  • Pumpkin Spice Bread - moist & mouthwatering!

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Thanksgiving For The Birds IV

Perfect for any holiday meal, our stuffed squash makes a gorgeous centerpiece. $5 for this set of 7 recipes and includes suggestions for stocking a veg pantry.


  • Butternut Squash & Rice Timbales with Sauteed Kale
  • Roasted Brussels Sprouts with Apples & Onions
  • Mashed Yukon Gold & Sweet Potatoes
  • Golden Mushroom Gravy
  • Pumpkin Cheesecake with Pecan Crust
  • BONUS RECIPE: HOT MULLED CIDER

(Timbales create a beautiful presentation on a plate. The vegetable combination is molded in a round ramekin and unmolded on the dinner plate. Very pretty - and delicious!)

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Thanksgiving For The Birds V

Perfect for any holiday meal, our stuffed squash makes a gorgeous centerpiece. $5 for this set of 5 recipes and includes several menu suggestions for a Thanksgiving dinner.


  • Autumn Harvest Squash, Fennel, and Apple Soup
  • Moroccan Phyllo Crescents with Curried Golden Tomato Sauce
  • Mashed Root Vegetables with Fresh Herbs
  • Rosemary Drop Biscuits
  • German Apple Cake

Phyllo dough, which can be found in the frozen section of most grocery stores is wonderful and very easy to work with. Do not be intimidated by it! Whatever you make from it will make you look like a professional chef!

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Complimentary Recipes - Enjoy!

Please enjoy these free recipes that I have used in my classes but are not originals of Compassionate Cooks. They are delicious and favorites of mine.

  • Saffron Basmati Rice Pilaf - PDF / HTML
  • Carrot and Parsnip Soups with Cashew Sour Cream - PDF / HTML

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