Holiday meal planning can be tough when you've got guests with different food preferences. If meat lovers and vegetarians will be mingling at your dinner table, treat them to these mouth-watering vegetarian appetizers. These dishes are full of flavor and make a great accompaniment to meat-based dishes you'll serve throughout the night. This way everyone can enjoy delicious holiday food.
We're not talking about your grandma's pickled onions! Instead, this vegetarian holiday appetizer is an ancient Italian recipe that dates back to the Renaissance.
This vegetarian appetizer will no doubt impress your guests during the holidays. The recipe calls for pecorino cheese but you can substitute with any hard cheese you have on hand.
Make a big batch of this vegetarian onion soup and serve it with plenty of cheesy croutons. Vegans can omit the cheese - but there's not doubt this soup makes for great holiday food.
A stunning jasmine-scented recipe comes to FDL courtesy of Italian chef Ernesto Iaccarino from the two Michelin-starred restaurant Don Alfonso 1890. It's a vegetarian appetizer sure to impress.
The sweetness of pear is an excellent pairing for roasted pumpkin in this velvety soup that is great for the holidays. Serve with plenty of crusty bread on the side.