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Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Cake

Spicy Pumpkin Chocolate Cake recipe from Down to Earth Organic and Natural.

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Spicy Chocolate Truffles

Spicy Chocolate Truffle recipe from Down to Earth Organic and Natural.

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Vegan Blueberry Cream Cheese Tart

Although phyllo is a little tricky to deal with, nothing can replace it's incredible light flakiness especially in these super cute and delicious tarts.

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Vegan Shepherd’s Pie

This hearty dish is inexpensive and absolutely delicious! It’s easy to see why this Irish peasant staple is enjoyed all over the world. Using leftover potatoes, sweet potatoes, Okinawan sweet potatoes or even cauliflower would be great in this dish.

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Long Life Noodles

Celebrate New Year’s in January and February (Chinese New Year) with this traditional Chinese New Year lucky dish. Long noodles symbolize long life so you can’t break the noodle before it’s all in your mouth!

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Vegan Hoppin’ John

A traditional Southern New Year’s Day dish that is believed to bring a prosperous year filled with luck. Don’t forget to save some for the next day (Skippin’ Jenny) for even more good luck!

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Kale and Lentil Coin Salad

Greens are a popular New Year’s dish around the world as they resemble money. Lentils are eaten in Italy for New Year’s as a symbol of good luck and prosperity because they resemble tiny coins.

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Pumpkin & Cauliflower Gratin

This simple vegan casserole uses hemp milk and herbs for a comforting, warming dish.

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Garlic Braised Greens

Hearty greens get dressed up with savory garlic and sweet honey for a delicious and quick side dish.

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Brown Rice Polenta

Brown rice adds some whole grain goodness to creamy warm polenta. This is a great way to use up leftover grains -- try with quinoa too! <br>