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Fiesta Friday #516

Wishing all my Fiesta Friday Friends, wherever you are, a cheerful Christmas and a happy holiday season!

May the holidays bring peace, love, and joy to you and your family!

Last but not least, I hope that Santa brings you everything that you want.

As for myself, as far as I’m concerned, I have everything I need. I have a hard time answering questions about what I want because truly, I don’t need anything.

Except maybe these empanadas.

Over the years, I’ve borrowed and tried many holiday traditions around the world, some more successfully than others.

These Argentine spinach empanadas belong in the successful column and will be on repeat this year. Partly because they’re meatless and easy to make vegan so they satisfy everyone’s dietary needs, but mostly because they’re delicioso!

I make them a little bit differently than the more traditional ones, and my family thinks I should sell them; they’re that good! And that’s why I haven’t shared the recipe.

Just kidding! I don’t keep secret recipes, I just don’t have time to document and record my cooking sometimes. All in due time, people. Eventually, I will share the recipe. It’s not like we’re in dire need of more recipes around here anyway, right?!

Here are some outstanding ones (plus a cute Christmas DIY):

Peppermint Dipped Marshmallows for Hot Cocoa

“Such a lovely idea to elevate hot cocoa and perfect giveaway this Holiday season.” — Jhuls

20+ Sweet Treats For Your Christmas Cookie Tray

“Great collection and a sweet tooth’s dream!” — Jhuls

How To Make a Snowy Gingerbread Cake Village

“Perfect for adding a festive touch to your holiday tables!” — Jhuls

How to Make Easy DIY Outdoor Giant Christmas Ornaments

“These giant ornaments seem kinda fun to have around and are likely fun to make, too!” — Angie

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December 22, 2023
Fiesta Friday #515

Now that Christmas is getting nearer and nearer, my attention moves from decorations (I declared them done, whether that’s true or not!) to cookies.

They’re more important, if not the most, anyway, right, the cookies?!

Or is it Santa Claus and the presents?

Or is it family time and togetherness that’s the most important?

Or is it to remember the birth of Jesus, which some scholars argue is not even in December?

After pondering all these questions myself, I’ve decided that cookies are still the most important aspect of Christmas, ha! I might change my mind tomorrow and decide it’s Santa Claus, after all, but today is a long, long way from tomorrow.

The point is today it’s all about cookies! I’m in the process of veganizing my must-make Christmas cookies, preferably all of them but as it stands so far, I’m successful at 2 out of 6.

They happen to be the 2 most beloved of all of my Christmas cookie repertoire, the crowd favorite Salted Chocolate Chip Cookies and my all-time favorite Compost Cookies, here below.

These vegan ones don’t spread out as much but they’re every bit as good as their non-vegan counterparts. I’m already on batch #2 today! Did I mention they’re my all-time favorite?! I probably won’t need to make any other kinds of Christmas cookies. These are all I need!

And Also These!

Gluten Free Brandy Snaps

Cookie Dough Pretzel Bites

Christmas in France – Coquilles St. Jacques

Savory Sheet cake of kale and chestnut mushrooms

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Your cohost this week is Jhuls @ The Not So Creative Cook

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December 15, 2023
Fiesta Friday #514

Oh my goodness, time is flying, you guys! It’s mere days before Christmas. 17 days to be exact, and that’s hardly any time at all.

I’m not even done with my decorations; I’m still ordering stuff online! The front door needs “fresh” decorations. Not fresh like live greenery, but fresh like new, that’s what I mean. The old stuff is getting boring.

I’m envisioning something more like this garland that I put up in my living room.

Isn’t it nice? Please say yes. My husband thinks it’s borderline hideous. He prefers simple, natural decorations. I used to myself but lately I’m into all things flocked. Too ostentatious for his taste. Who cares, lol.

I only found one garland at the store so I’m ordering two more. They go well with the tree, which still waits for more ornaments and a tree topper. They’ve all been ordered but who knows when they’ll arrive.

And of course, I’m still planning to go to Ikea this weekend. They have some cute Christmas lights!

I move that Christmas be extended for another month. Do I have your votes?

Now let’s drool over these!

How To Make a Chocolate Truffle Christmas Tree

“This is such a fabulous idea, and looks easy enough for me to attempt. Easier than the croquembouche that I always try to make every year, and fail each time.” — Angie

Pryaniki

“Gosh, how beautiful are these cookies! I’ve never even heard of them. Thanks, Jess, for bringing them to my attention!” — Angie

Classic Roasted Tomato Crostini with Whipped Feta

“I need a recipe like this for starters during Christmas, quick to prepare and economical as well.” — Pauline

Sweet and Sour Tofu (Vegan)

“This looks delicious! Sweet and sour is my favorite Chinese takeout, so no doubt I’ll enjoy this.” — Angie

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December 8, 2023
Fiesta Friday #513

Whenever the daughter comes home, I always make sure to stock up on vegan food items or ingredients. Like chickpeas and tofu. She loves those things!

And as usual, I tend to overbuy. Don’t we all, seriously?

So now that she’s gone back to school, I have a tofu problem. The chickpeas are fine since they’re in cans, but tofu? It’s perishable and needs to be consumed moderately quickly.

I suggested tofu burgers, but the husband was like… uhm, I’m fine, you can have the tofu… How generous and gracious of him!

Clearly, he’s not big on tofu. But I can’t eat 4 blocks of tofu by myself! So trickery, I mean compromise, was needed.

I added cubed tofu, browned first in the air fryer, in a dish of Teriyaki Chicken, served on rice.

Each bite of tofu is accompanied by a bite of chicken. Isn’t that what compromise is all about?

It’s Features Time!

Baked Za’atar Chicken

“I am always looking for a new way to cook and flavor my favorite protein.” — Liz

Scalloped Pineapple

“I love pineapple so this is very appealing to me. Someone at work did give me a recipe for something similar but when I made it, something was amiss. It was too runny! But I know Meaghan won’t lead me astray. Her recipes always work. I’m looking forward to trying this. Again.” — Angie

Tea Sandwich Ideas

“Gosh, I want to be invited to this party, lol. Though fair warning, I can demolish a whole tray of cucumber sandwiches!” — Angie

Cranberry, Seed and Grain Quick Bread

“I am making the bread for Christmas morning, delicious and healthy with all those seeds and whole grains. It’s a wonderful way to start a day with a cup of tea or coffee.” — Liz

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Your cohost this week is Pauline @ Beautiful Voyager

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December 1, 2023
Fiesta Friday #512

So, did you all have a terrific Thanksgiving? I certainly hope so!

I myself can’t complain. Despite all the trepidation about putting together a vegan Thanksgiving for the first time, I thought it went pretty well.

My family gave me a 10 for the effort, and we all concurred that the result was a solid 9. So, it was very close to being declared smashingly successful, except for one or two side dishes losing a few points due to being veganized. Overall, it was satisfying to see everybody enjoying their Thanksgiving dinner, vegans and non-vegans alike.

Here are some pictures that I hurriedly took.

I’m pretty sure you can tell what’s vegan (the stuffed mock turkey roulade) and what’s not (the turkey). All of the side dishes are vegan! Turns out it’s pretty easy to make these dishes vegan just by subbing ingredients like butter, cream, eggs, and milk with plant-based ones.

Most of the vegan side dishes are here to stay, with the corn pudding and the classic stuffing needing a little tweaking. The best newcomer of the year was given to the vegan chorizo cornbread stuffing. I made that from scratch, including the vegan cornbread!

I will have to post the recipe, but not today. Today I’m finishing the Christmas tree while the husband and kids scour the stores for Black Friday deals.

Now This!

Thanksgiving Leftover Turkey Meatballs

“Omigosh, I was just thinking I’d like to turn my leftover Thanksgiving meal into something like this! My wish has been answered, thank you!” — Angie

Chocolate Digestive Biscuits (Easy Homemade Gluten Free)

“What? Homemade Chocolate Digestive Biscuits?? This is genius!” — Jhuls

The Best White Chicken Chili

“I’m definitely turning my leftover turkey into this white chili; it looks delish!” — Angie

Celebration Salad

“Liz makes the best salads, this one is no exception. You can’t go wrong with anything that includes grain mustard!” — Angie

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Your cohost this week is Liz @ spades, spatulas & spoons

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November 24, 2023