Category Archives: Thanksgiving

Vegan Pecan Pie Cinnamon Rolls – 5th Blogiversary!

Yep, 5 years! This blog is getting old! When I created Sweet Salty Spicy 5 years ago I definitely didn’t think it was a long term project. But it seems it is! I started the blog at the end of … Continue reading

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Beet-Cranberry Juice

I love cranberry juice. While the extra tart flavour of cranberries is usually toned down by either sugar or sweet fruit juice, here beets have that function, yielding a hearty and not-too-sweet flavour (and beautiful color). There is even some … Continue reading

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Cranberry, Apple & Rosemary Breakfast Cakes (vegan + oil-free)

I was at a restaurant earlier this month and saw that their special was a cranberry and apple savoury scone with rosemary in it. I loved the idea of using rosemary in scones and although I never think to use fresh … Continue reading

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Whole-Grain Vegan Cornbread (Oil-Free)

Soup is a fall and winter favorite of mine. However, I don’t tend to eat appetizers unless I have company so I prefer to have my soups as a main dish. While some soups (usually those including beans and grains) … Continue reading

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Curried Red Kuri Squash Soup

I got a beautiful red kuri squash in my organic food basket a couple weeks ago. I never had this squash before. I love all squashes and this one is definitely a keeper, with a deep orange flesh and slightly … Continue reading

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Vegan Sweet Potato Shepherd’s Pie with Gravy (oil-free, gluten-free)

Shepherd’s pie is definitely a childhood favourite, and a perfect comfort food meal for those colder days that just started. Although I liked the traditional corn-meat-potato mix as a child, I have been loving experimenting with different veggie fillings for … Continue reading

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Sweet & Spicy Multi Squash Quinoa Chili

After making my pumpkin chili, I thought it would be great to try other types of squash in a chili recipe. I had a ton of squash this week and thought; why not make a chili with all those different … Continue reading

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Pumpkin, Cranberry & Raisin Bread Pudding

I don’t make special breakfasts often these days. Because let’s face eat: when you eat breakfast alone, PB & J sandwiches are way easier than an elaborate breakfast (and I love them ;)). And when I do make something, it … Continue reading

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Apple Sangria

1. Hosting fondue night with friends. 2. Asking what friends want to drink. 3. A friend has the best idea ever; Sangriaaaa! 4. It’s fondue. It’s November. I don’t want to make a summery sangria. But how can I make … Continue reading

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Apple Pie Cinnamon Rolls with Sweet Almond Glaze

In November, I tried to make cinnamon rolls. Total fail. Yeast is scary when you never used it. It gets scarier when you use it and it doesn’t work. And in order to get passed that fear, I made it … Continue reading

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