Main Dishes
Butternut Squash Curry
You can add chickpeas and pan-fried tofu to the dish for additional protein. If you don't have baby spinach, you can use chopped swiss chard or collard greens.
Main Dishes, Mexican
Enchiladas
Enchiladas are a staple of Tex-Mex cuisine. In fact, Texas is famous for its Mexican food (as well as its barbecue). You can find enchiladas in just about any Mexican restaurant you visit, whether it’s in Texas or Virginia. Although they differ from region to region and state to state, red enchiladas are among the
Main Dishes, Pasta
Vegan Mac and Cheese
Classic comfort food!! It takes a little work but I promise you it’s worth it! A rich, creamy baked mac and cheese inspired by Dolly Parton and Rachel Parton George’s extra-cheesy version. This vegan adaptation builds the creamy cheese sauce from scratch instead of relying on dairy cheese or processed cheese.
Desserts
Banana Pudding
My mom made this all the time when I was growing up, so I am happy to adapt this to a vegan lifestyle, it’s just as good, maybe better — but don’t tell Mom! A fully plant-based take on the Parton family’s old-fashioned banana pudding: layers of vanilla wafers, ripe bananas, homemade vanilla custard, and
Main Dishes
Vegan Meatloaf
This recipe shows you can still eat delicious classics without using animal products, check it out next time you are craving meatloaf! A hearty lentil, mushroom, walnut, and oat loaf inspired by Dolly and Rachel’s family meatloaf, finished with the same sweet-tangy style of ketchup glaze.
Sides
Vegan Broccoli Salad
I used to love getting a broccoli salad as a side from a place in Houston, TX called Local Foods, here is a delish broccoli salad inspired by Dolly! A sweet, tangy, crunchy broccoli salad with raisins, pecans, and homemade smoky tempeh bits, inspired by Dolly and Rachel’s summer side dish.