I know I say this every year, but the holidays truly begin for me when I smell the beginnings of my mom’s dressing. Our own mirepoix of onions, celery and vermouth is the lovely scent I am after – and the holidays are here.
Yesterday, mom and I started planning Thanksgiving.
I always make dessert and way too many daytime snacks and appetizers (those are my two areas of expertise, if I have any). Jason always makes the mashed potatoes.
Since my kitchen is still in full on renovation mode, I am excited to spend the day before Thanksgiving over at moms, cooking all day!
With my plant based diet and both Jason and mom being gluten free, there are always an abundance of choices for just about everyone.
This year my entree will be steak.
Cauliflower steak.
Smothered in this shiitake gravy atop Jason’s perfect mashed taters, with some of my ginger cranberry sauce and my mom’s awesome dressing and a bunch of garlicy greens, I will be in holiday bliss.
Please visit me at Attune to see both recipes – Quinoa-Chia Cauliflower Steaks
Richa says
i love that crunchy gf breading! i think this will fare much better than a toasted cauliflower slice for the non vegetable liking crowd:)
Jackie @ Vegan Yack Attack! says
Shiiiiiiiit. I’ve been wanting to try my hand at making cauliflower steaks, but the way that you breaded these just blew my mind! Another recipe for my endless to-do list! <3
Kate | Food Babbles says
This looks AWESOME!! I am headed over right now to grab this recipe and I’m adding it to my meal plan for the week. WOW!
erinwyso says
Kristina, This sounds DIVINE! I will definitely give this one a try!
Heather @ Better With Veggies says
Cauliflower Steak?! Oh my gosh – you have done it again!! 🙂 So interesting!
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Yeow! I would be in holiday bliss too! I still think you should hop a plane to CO for the weekend… with wasabi chocolates. 😉
Abby says
Even though I could never eat anything they made, I do miss the smells and sights and sounds of a big family Thanksgiving meal. Last year my mom still made a small meal for her and her friend, but I don’t think she can even afford that this year. Instead we’re going to go to the home with Gram and hang out there for the big meal and just enjoy the company (and hope it smells better than normal.) 😉
Your ideas? Genius. I would love to come hang out!
Heather (Where's the Beach) says
Those look amazing! I hope you have room for me and Jason!! 😉 Our menu pretty much never changes. That can be good and bad. I don’t get to be creative, but then I also don’t have to stress about it. I do have to make something for a work potluck though.