The holidays are full of heartwarming and rich foods that indulge our senses and excite our taste buds. It’s a time where we gather with loved ones, share in the season’s collective merriment, and reflect on the things we are grateful for. Delicious food is the centrepiece that elevates our spirits and gives us energy to bring into the new year. No matter what your dietary needs are, we have everything you need to join in on the festivities.
At Farm Boy, there are plenty of vegan and plant-based foods for you to enjoy! From fresh seasonal produce to our selection of unique private label products, around every corner something tasty awaits you. In this blog, we will offer you a few plant-based recipes to try and highlight some of our favourite vegan-friendly foods to inspire you this holiday season.
![Vegan Cupcakes](https://www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/Vegan-Cupcakes-2-1024x683.jpg)
Plant-Based Recipes to Try
![Savour the season with our Glazed Holiday Tofu Roast – a savoury, plant-based centerpiece that adds a festive twist to your celebrations. Perfectly spiced and glazed for a delicious holiday meal without the fuss.](https://www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Glazed-Holiday-Tofu-Roast-1500x832-1-edited.jpg)
We use protein-rich tofu to create a savoury, smoky, and aromatic roast (à la honey roasted ham) that everyone will enjoy!
![Moroccan Vegetable Tagine](https://www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Moroccan-Vegetable-Tagine-edited.png)
Spice up your holiday with a blend of hearty veggies and chickpeas simmered with familiar spices like cinnamon and cumin.
![](https://www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Untitled-1-01-01-edited-1-1024x768.jpg)
Take rich squash, crisp arugula, sharp goat cheese, dried cranberries, syrupy balsamic, and you’ve got a crave-worthy salad!
![plant-based apple crumble](https://www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Almond-Apple-Cranberry-Crumble-15-edited.jpg)
This is comforting dessert highlights the festive aromas and seasonal-favourite fruits for a classic sweet everyone will love.
Tip: Feel free to swap and substitute ingredients to suit your tastes and dietary needs.
Appetizers
![Fave Gluten-Free Find: Farm Boy Tortilla Chips](https://i1.wp.com/www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/Fan-Faves-2023-Tortilla-Chips-3-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1)
![Farm Boy Hummus](https://i2.wp.com/www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/FB-Hummus-20-1-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1)
![eda-yummy kale dip](https://i1.wp.com/www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/Spicy-Eda-Yummy-Dip-9-1024x683.jpg?ssl=1)
![Spicy Toum](https://i2.wp.com/www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/58027_Reg.webp?ssl=1)
![Mushroom Kale soup](https://i1.wp.com/www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/Mushroom-Kale-Soup-982x1024.png?ssl=1)
![Farm Boy Chipotle Tortilla Chips](https://i2.wp.com/www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Farm-Boy-Chipotle-Tortilla-Chips.jpg?ssl=1)
![Farm Boy Gluten-Free Vegan Pate](https://i2.wp.com/www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Farm-Boy-Gluten-Free-Vegan-Pate.webp?ssl=1)
Our picks:
- Chipotle Tortilla Chips
- Eda-Yummy Spicy Kale Edamame Dip
- Gluten-Free Vegan Pâté
- Lemon Garlic Hummus
- Mushroom Kale Soup
- Spicy Toum Garlic Sauce
- Toum Lebanese-Style Garlic Sauce
- Traditional Veggie Pâté
Sides
![Loaded-Veggie-Fries](https://www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/Loaded-Veggie-Fries-1024x568.png)
Our picks:
- Everything Thin Square Buns
- Fries Frozen Veggie
- Fried Onion Perogies
- Spinach & Feta Perogies
- Vegan Poutine-Style Curd Cheese Alternative
- Vegan Brown Gravy Mix
Tip: Add a uniquely Canadian twist to the holidays by making a delicious poutine or cook-up some of our Perogies for a tasty side dish.
Mains
![pesto pasta](https://www.farmboy.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/eaters-collective-12eHC6FxPyg-unsplash-edited-scaled.jpg)
Craft a delicious pasta with our plant-based sauces and traditionally-crafted pastas. Add legumes like lentils, beans, and chickpeas, or pan-fry tofu to incorporate wholesome protein into your dish. Below are some great options to cook up a restaurant-worthy main course!
Our picks:
Sauces:
Pasta:
- Cheezy Pasta Shells
- Orecchiette Artisan Pasta
- Paccheri Rigati Artisan Pasta
- Tagliatelle Artisan Pasta
Tip: Stop by the produce aisle, pick up some farm-fresh tomatoes, onions, garlic, and herbs to make your own tomato sauce.
Sweets
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