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  3 Classic Vegan Thanksgiving Recipes all in one place! Roasted Maple-Balsalmic Brussel Sprouts, Sweet Potato Casserole and Lentil-Mushroom Loaf If you are expecting vegan family members or guests to sit at your Thanksgiving board, you might want to include these classic vegan recipes in your menu: (About 4 servings per recipe below-- make adjustments by doubling or tripling ingredients and increasing pan size as required). 1. **Vegan Lentil & Mushroom Loaf**: Ingredients: - 1 cup cooked lentils - 1 cup chopped mushrooms - 1 onion, diced - 2 cloves garlic, minced - 1 cup breadcrumbs - 2 tablespoons ground flaxseed - 1 tablespoon soy sauce (or a non-soy product like coconut aminos or vegan Worcestershire Sauce, etc.) - 1 teaspoon dried thyme - Salt and pepper to taste Method: 1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). 2. In a skillet, sauté the onion and garlic until translucent.
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Chicken-Style Seasoning Recipe (gluten-free, lactose-free)



This splendid chicken-style seasoning is a recipe in kindness, and yummy too. Please note that there are two recipes

1. MIX TOGETHER:

1 T. Cornstarch (or Potato Starch)
1 1/2 T. Onion Powder
1 tsp. Turmeric
1/2 tsp. Salt
1/2 tsp. Anise (or Coriander powder)
1/2 tsp. Parsley flakes
1/2 tsp. Garlic powder

Store in a jar in a cool place.

2. And another version of the above you might like to try and compare:

-posted by Francis Jantzen on the Facebook group "Best Adventist Recipe Swaps"

Find a variety of homemade seasoned salt recipes HERE

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