tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post1840392009456492880..comments2024-02-10T00:21:20.628-08:00Comments on Dandelion Vegan Blog: Holiday Eats & Mushroom-Pecan PâtéRosehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-64393402294928539372010-11-30T01:08:07.015-08:002010-11-30T01:08:07.015-08:00Wow what an amazing dinner! The Portabella Welling...Wow what an amazing dinner! The Portabella Wellington is my favorite. What a beautiful dish.Jacklynhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10132326468225913651noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-54516410146314136282010-11-29T20:16:23.338-08:002010-11-29T20:16:23.338-08:00Laurie
I think you guys exaggerate a little on th...<b>Laurie</b><br /><br />I think you guys exaggerate a little on the photos front: you guys take awesome photos! They always make me hungry anyway! And I agree, I'll be trying out recipes from my list well into the new year too! Bring on the deliciousness!<br /><br /><b>Amey</b><br /><br />Thanks as always for your fun comments, and happy post holiday to you too! Very cool that your mom is supportive with the vegan sides too! Let's face it, moms are just sweeties!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-78960701648821858462010-11-29T14:10:01.287-08:002010-11-29T14:10:01.287-08:00wow!!! that is AMAZING. what a feast. I love love ...wow!!! that is AMAZING. what a feast. I love love love the look and sound of your "pop tarts." I would love to eat something like that. My mom does the same thing... she makes her unmentionables, but she also makes all the side dishes vegan, which is awesome.<br />Happy post-holiday!Ameyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00291071425858947632noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-18533056018616018602010-11-29T11:27:51.426-08:002010-11-29T11:27:51.426-08:00P.S. Jenny's observation that alcohol + your p...P.S. Jenny's observation that alcohol + your photography = our photography was too funny! Cracked me up, too! :-)Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-40595056751472653352010-11-29T11:15:03.070-08:002010-11-29T11:15:03.070-08:00Wow, your mom's salsa and Jill's relish ar...Wow, your mom's salsa and Jill's relish <i>are</i> really close! I'll bet either of my posted cranberry sauce recipes would go great with the pear halves (don't tell Jill, but I do like the maple cranberry version better!) ;-) And thanks for the tip about keeping the unbaked pear halves fresh looking should they sit around a while before being hoovered. Little chance of that happening with <i>us</i>, but since this would be a lovely dish to serve at a future Thanksgiving (or Christmas) gathering and we'd have to exercise more self control at such a public event, your tip might be quite useful after all! LOL<br /><br />You're so welcome for the recipes I shared, I'm really happy that the maple cranberry sauce was such a hit (I'm making another batch of that myself today!) and that you found a others you want to try. I didn't make a dent in all the participating Vegan MoFo blogs, but even I gathered up several new recipes. I don't think December will be enough, I bet I'll be trying out new goodies well into the new year! :-) Anyway, you're always sharing so many awesome recipes that it's nice to be able to reciprocate now and then! xoxoLaloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-30204753869941102882010-11-29T10:57:27.535-08:002010-11-29T10:57:27.535-08:00Jenny
Lol, the alcohol was a convenient excuse an...<b>Jenny</b><br /><br />Lol, the alcohol was a convenient excuse anyway!<br /><br />And I have to give my mom a lot of credit for being supportive, she really is a sweetie.<br /><br /><b>Shen</b><br /><br />The wellingtons would be good w/o the extras...as you say, it's a lot of food. And no, I didn't make the puff pastry; I used Pepperidge Farm stuff.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-3854050053796237722010-11-29T05:57:21.773-08:002010-11-29T05:57:21.773-08:00Incredible! I think I would just make the Wellingt...Incredible! I think I would just make the Wellingtons with the Mushroom Pate (the day before) and forget the Leeks & Kabocha. I don't want to risk pushing myself over the proverbial edge again. Did you make your own puff pastry?Vegan In The VIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05987192418948736625noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-77329441015513019922010-11-28T18:52:23.411-08:002010-11-28T18:52:23.411-08:00Yes! Rose with too much alcohol...brings her photo...Yes! Rose with too much alcohol...brings her photography skills down to our level. :)<br /><br />Such fancy, creative dishes. The pears are darling. I'm so glad you have a mom who was gracious in making vegan side dishes.Jennyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11320336368732794711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-66733957627388609222010-11-28T17:14:00.897-08:002010-11-28T17:14:00.897-08:00Laurie
I think the cranberry relish you posted wo...<b>Laurie</b><br /><br />I think the cranberry relish you posted would be perfect for the pear halves, especially, like you say, because there's pear in it! I asked my mom, and she said hers was just cranberries, oranges, and sugar, so very close to your recipe but without pear...and I'm sure I'd like the maple syrup version better! <br /><br />My mom cooked the pears, so they wouldn't turn dark as they sat at the table, but I think they would be really nice uncooked, and maybe just a sprinkling of lemon juice and/ or a tad pinch of salt to keep them nice and fresh looking if they're not going to be devoured immediately. :)<br /><br />Thanks again for all the Thanksgiving recipes you posted...the maple-cranberry sauce is a keeper for me, and I've got the whole month of December to make all the recipes that sounded so yummy, but haven't had a chance to make yet! <br /><br />Happy Sunday!Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-16017941689053429602010-11-28T09:07:44.506-08:002010-11-28T09:07:44.506-08:00Your "fancy pop tarts" look rich and ind...Your "fancy pop tarts" <i>look</i> rich and indulgent! Perfect for a special occasion feast like Thanksgiving! They really are pretty and appealing, and I can only imagine how very, very tasty!<br /><br />So what does your mom put in her cranberry salsa? I'm thinking that cranberry relish recipe of Jill Nussinow's that I blogged would go well in this dish too, since it's also tart and even has a pear in it!Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-33217987289966490452010-11-27T17:49:47.371-08:002010-11-27T17:49:47.371-08:00Laurie
Fancy pop tarts...do you think that could ...<b>Laurie</b><br /><br />Fancy pop tarts...do you think that could catch on? Honestly, puff pastry makes anything look fancy...and it's not exactly health food, but I think of it as a holiday indulgence. Really, they are quite rich, so a little goes a long way.<br /><br />I agree, the cranberry-pear salad is inspired, and so in season now too! <br />My mom is quite a dab hand in the kitchen. :)<br /><br /><b>Michelle</b><br />Thanks! Glad you liked the fancy pop tarts! They were fun to put together. Happy rest of the weekend to you too! :)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-73733017655856418062010-11-27T17:43:08.597-08:002010-11-27T17:43:08.597-08:00BlessedMama
I have to say, my mom is really a swe...<b>BlessedMama</b><br /><br />I have to say, my mom is really a sweetie, and she's open to sharing vegan meals with us, so yes, it is a blessing! If you like mushrooms, that pate won't disappoint.Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-84081669218792048922010-11-27T17:41:08.012-08:002010-11-27T17:41:08.012-08:00Jessica
It's wonderful that your folks enjoye...<b>Jessica</b><br /><br />It's wonderful that your folks enjoyed their vegan meal! I'm sure your mom is becoming more open to it all the time...it took my mom a while, but now she doesn't even bat an eye about it. I hope you like the cranberry stuffed pears! What's not to like right?<br /><br /><b>Michelle/DirtyDuck</b><br /><br />Your farm animal biscuits rocked and could never be put to shame! I'll tell my mom you liked her table settings: you can always tell if I'm at my mom's because of nice things like matching plates and tablecloths, which do not exist at my house! :D<br /><br /><b>Jeni</b><br />Thanks! If you make the Wellington recipe, let us know what you think; puff pastry always make a meal more indulgent, and is good for a special <br />holiday meals.<br /><br /><b>Melody</b><br /><br />The Wellingtons are a cool idea; I've never had a non-vegan one...or any one until now...and the original recipe calls for a layer of mushroom over the pate, but I thought there was enough mushroom already and went with some other veggies. <br /><br /><b>Molly</b><br /><br />Thanks, and the Wellington idea is really versatile...I'm sure you'd come up with a really delicious combo...I'll let my mom know she rocks; she'll like that! :)<br /><br /><b>Vic</b><br /><br />They totally do, and we got a good laugh out of it too! :)<br /><br /><b>Andrea</b><br /><br />Yes, posh pop tarts aren't too bad! Puff pastry can make anything look elegant, I think. :)Rosehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02114977921830686539noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-90322895990292895472010-11-27T16:40:52.586-08:002010-11-27T16:40:52.586-08:00Wow...what an impressive spread! I wouldn't k...Wow...what an impressive spread! I wouldn't know where to start if I had of eaten with you. Everything looks and sounds wonderful!<br />The pastries do look like pop tarts...lol They sound delicious!<br />Hope you enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!Just Ushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11168344604438522030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-26993305258725090922010-11-27T15:50:13.028-08:002010-11-27T15:50:13.028-08:00Wow, Rose ~ I still feel full as a tick after our ...Wow, Rose ~ I still feel full as a tick after our own hearty chow-down on Thursday night so I didn't think any food would look tempting for some time, but you managed to make me salivate with these photos of your gourmet feast! I love the idea of the pretty cranberry relish-stuffed pears. Funny, I'd just put pears on next week's grocery list, and now I may have to double up! And your "poptarts" (lol) are the most elegant I've ever seen. :-) They're <i>almost</i> too pretty to eat, but knowing what's in them - especially the mushroom-pecan paté - would have convinced me to devour one anyway. I'm so glad the maple cranberry sauce worked well with these!<br /><br />The red wine gravy sounds delicious too! Even if it did make your photos come out blurry. ;-)<br /><br />Looks like you inherited at least some of your culinary talents from your mom! I'm glad you enjoyed a fun holiday together, and hope you're getting to relax now and enjoy some leftovers!Laloofahhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07256023593175821427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-50928852973371345842010-11-27T12:37:01.518-08:002010-11-27T12:37:01.518-08:00Your meals looks fabulous. I love it when family ...Your meals looks fabulous. I love it when family members make an effort, and it looks like you are blessed with those that do. I especially love anything mushroom, so you got me with that dish!blessedmamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09281648597707759434noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-83629186627971230452010-11-27T12:08:05.810-08:002010-11-27T12:08:05.810-08:00Those are some fancy pop tarts! I love the way the...Those are some fancy pop tarts! I love the way they look, and can only imagine the wonderful flavor. The whole meal looks elegant and delectable.Andreahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16146578985330272891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-59586623568908713222010-11-27T11:49:42.344-08:002010-11-27T11:49:42.344-08:00They do look like poptarts! haha! classic! Thos...They do look like poptarts! haha! classic! Those rolls look amazing!Vic Robinsonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11302375491853619090noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-90994298048472979722010-11-27T11:05:26.964-08:002010-11-27T11:05:26.964-08:00Oh my, Rose, does this all look spectacular! We h...Oh my, Rose, does this all look spectacular! We had a Tofurky this year because Mike loves them so much (I think they're meh), so I'll have to convince him to try a Wellington recipe next year. That's right up my alley! <br /><br />Your mom rocks for making so many delicious vegan dishes. Yum!Mollyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12380657062351771136noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-32714837793839738882010-11-27T05:27:18.750-08:002010-11-27T05:27:18.750-08:00What a beautiful meal. I love the wellington idea....What a beautiful meal. I love the wellington idea.. the layers of flavor and textures must have been so delicious!MeloMealshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16957104951513167524noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-74187024507754601522010-11-27T03:03:13.642-08:002010-11-27T03:03:13.642-08:00WOWZERS! That all looks amazing. I've bookmark...WOWZERS! That all looks amazing. I've bookmarked the Portabella Wellington recipe!Jen Treehuggerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02631000215929574389noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-67515953621456989692010-11-26T23:59:31.692-08:002010-11-26T23:59:31.692-08:00my meal is put to shame!!! all i did special was m...my meal is put to shame!!! all i did special was make bisquits in the shape of farm animals.<br /><br /> the table setting is beautiful! im so glad you all had fun! its nice when your family makes sides vegan:) thank you for taking the time to snap pictures, i didnt think that they were blurry, and im not drinking anything:)lol<br /><br />i need to make that pate!dirtyduckhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11383110271569591721noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3183702312843067949.post-13945951335396188152010-11-26T20:37:22.011-08:002010-11-26T20:37:22.011-08:00That looks like a wonderful meal, Rose! Your holid...That looks like a wonderful meal, Rose! Your holiday dishes all look so gourmet. It's also very nice that the sides were all vegan; I can't imagine my mom doing that (although she did enjoy the vegan dishes we made together this week, so maybe one day). But as soon as I saw those cranberry pears, I thought that those might be a perfect way to use up the cranberry relish I have left over. Hmmm... thanks for the idea!Jessicahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14917367078025519399noreply@blogger.com