Lots of great recipes for a Vegan Holiday Cookie Exchange

Eggnog Smoothie using powdered egg whites

Take a break from over-indulgent holiday meals, with a refreshing raw breakfast bowl!

Peanut Butter Cranberry Truffles. Incredibly easy to make, great for holiday parties!

Honey Cinnamon Roasted Chickpeas

Mini Fruitcakes with real fruit in ’em. Lot of nuts. Booze. No day-glow cherries. I promise.

Gingerbread Dough Truffles – easy to make and surprisingly healthy!

Rich Bittersweet Chocolate Orange Strawberry Tart in a Digestive biscuit crust – Sublime, sweet, seductive!

Tangerine Salad with Coriander-Crusted Scallops. Get all cheffy for your holiday dinner guests. Plus gift idea round-up for foodies.

Making the holidays healthier- starting with 100% whole grain “spiced pumpkin bread” [spiced with cinnamon, nutmeg & curry powder]

Calling all garlic lovers…break out a new dip for a party this season! Quick Tomato Almond Spread

Gooey, sweet, nutty and rich chocolate pecan pie. And it’s vegan!

Gluten-free Vegetarian Mushroom Stuffing – made in a muffin tin so everyone gets some of the crispy edges!

Raw Dark Chocolate Torte – try this healthy addition to your holiday dessert table – your guests won’t have any idea its good for them!

This delightfully fresh pear and pomegranate salad is a perfect side to a big Thanksgiving meal!

Chicken Sausage and Herb Stuffing- not only delicious but healthy too? This really is the perfect Thanksgiving stuffing!

Chicken and Brown Rice Stuffing- delicious and healthy, perfect for Thanksgiving!

Wild rice with butternut squash, cranberries and pecans. The essence of Thanksgiving, and healthy, too!

Pumpkin Pie Oatmeal- A breakfast that tastes even better than it sounds!

This holiday favorite gets an organic vegan makeover ~ ditch the cans and make it from scratch.

What is life without inspiration? These Chocolate Quark Mousse Tarts in Almond Pastry were a result of one such inspiration!

Recipe from Vegan Holiday Kitchen: Beet salad with carrots, cucumbers & pistachios