My step-brother's fiance is vegan and they are having a potluck for Yule feast. I have to bring a sidedish, but I can't think of anything to make that won't have cheese or butter. What are things I can make that I can substitute cheese or butter or meat with something vegan? There are no other food restrictions that I know of.
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My step-brother's fiance is vegan and they are having a potluck for Yule feast. I have to bring a sidedish, but I can't think of anything to make that won't have cheese or butter. What are things I can make that I can substitute cheese or butter or meat with something vegan? There are no other food restrictions that I know of.
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Happy Yule! These days it is fairly easy to find vegan substitutes for meat and dairy products. Here are some examples of side dishes you can make for the Yule feast with vegan substitutions:

- Mashed potatoes. Instead of using dairy milk, cream, or butter in your mashed potatoes, consider using oat, almond, or soy milk.
- Brussels sprouts. Many people roast Brussels sprouts in butter, but vegetable or olive oil works just as well. Instead of sprinkling them with bacon, consider slivered almonds, crushed peanuts, or tofu bacon.
- Carrots and parsnips. Many people roast carrots and parsnips in butter, but vegetable or olive oil works just as well. If you're looking to add more flavor to them, consider adding dill or lemon pepper.
- Macaroni and "cheese." In the place of dairy, consider using oat milk to make your dish creamy. For a vegan cheesy flavor, mix some nutritional yeast into your oat milk along with some onion and garlic powder.
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My step-brother's fiance is vegan and they are having a potluck for Yule feast. I have to bring a sidedish, but I can't think of anything to make that won't have cheese or butter. What are things I can make that I can substitute cheese or butter or meat with something vegan? There are no other food restrictions that I know of.</s>
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Happy Yule! These days it is fairly easy to find vegan substitutes for meat and dairy products. Here are some examples of side dishes you can make for the Yule feast with vegan substitutions:

- Mashed potatoes. Instead of using dairy milk, cream, or butter in your mashed potatoes, consider using oat, almond, or soy milk.
- Brussels sprouts. Many people roast Brussels sprouts in butter, but vegetable or olive oil works just as well. Instead of sprinkling them with bacon, consider slivered almonds, crushed peanuts, or tofu bacon.
- Carrots and parsnips. Many people roast carrots and parsnips in butter, but vegetable or olive oil works just as well. If you're looking to add more flavor to them, consider adding dill or lemon pepper.
- Macaroni and "cheese." In the place of dairy, consider using oat milk to make your dish creamy. For a vegan cheesy flavor, mix some nutritional yeast into your oat milk along with some onion and garlic powder.</s>
