Forget dry turkey and limp Brussels sprouts - Viva!’s A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook is here to save your holiday dinner from a tragic fate. This is Christmas dinner leveled up, minus the meat, but with enough decadence to make a Victorian monarch blush. If you’re aiming to upgrade your holiday meal from mediocre to memorable, here’s everything you need.
Kick things off with Picky Bits like Smoked ‘Salmon’ Blinis and a no-fuss Festive Pâté. For a big opener, try the Baked ‘Camembert’ and Cranberry Burst, guaranteed to confuse the cheese purists. Looking for something to warm you faster than your third mulled wine? The Cauliflower & Chestnut Soup with Cheesy Apple Croutons is a winner.
When it comes to the Main Event, ditch the tired nut roast of yesteryear. There’s a No Turkey Festive Roast or, if you’re feeling posh, the Chestnut, Mushroom & Red Wine Pithivier. And for those seeking medieval flair, the Nut Roast Wreath with Sage Crisps feels fit for Henry VIII.
Sides? They’re here, and they mean business. The Ultimate Roast Potatoes are crispy heaven, while Maple Roasted Parsnips and Sage, Onion & Hazelnut Stuffing bring that holiday sweetness. And Lemon Brussels Sprouts just might win over your lifelong sprout-hater. Top it off with creamy Cauliflower ‘Cheese’ that’ll make dairy a distant memory.
Sauces are sorted too, with a Caramelised Onion & Red Wine Gravy and a Creamy White Wine Mushroom Sauce to complete the feast and let's just take a moment to appreciate the deserts... there’s an Easy Biscoff No-Bake Cheesecake, Fluffy Chocolate Mousse Cake, and a Classic Bakewell Tart to round it all off. Plus, Christmas Cake Pops and Mince Pies for snacking, with a Prosecco Fondue if you want to get fancy, which trust us, you will.
In short, A Very Vegan Christmas mini cookbook delivers a plant-powered holiday feast that’ll have everyone questioning why they didn’t go vegan sooner, (while upstaging any of the meat and dairy eaten by family members, which is what the true spirit of Christmas is all about after all).
Disclaimer: Viva! takes no responsibility for any overindulgence caused by this festive feast.
A5, 96 pages with stunning photos.
Viva! is the UK’s leading vegan campaigning charity, specialising in undercover investigations and high-profile animal campaigns. Founded in 1994 by Juliet Gellatley, we have spent more than 30 years creating a kinder, more sustainable world for humans and animals alike.
