thanksgiving menus...

Last year I posted a bunch of kind takeout menus from vegan-friendly caterers in the Los Angeles area and I've updated the menus for you this year! Below is an assortment of yummy Thanksgiving options available around LA this year:

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I wanted to let you all know about FoodInk Catering a company in Los Angeles who has made some amazing vegan food for me over the years. If you are in need of a great place to order Thanksgiving dinner from or really looking to cater any type of party call FoodInk! They are so great to work with and they can make everything vegan. I always have a tasting of foods that I haven't tried before from them. Just beware that they serve meat and you just have to make sure to tell them that you'd like your food to be prepared vegan.

Here are some of my favorites – the greatest things they do:

Pecan Pie: Insane!!!!
Fall Squash Ginger Soup: I'm going to try to get the recipe for all of you it's so good and the vegan community needs it!

They make a really nice succotash salad with confit peppers corn edamame cherry tomatoes runner beans; tossed in a citrus vinaigrette
Their mashed potatoes are nice too
And their vegan Crème Brulee will knock your socks off!

To inquire about catering from them you can either call them directly: 323 934 9401 or send them an email at eventinfofoodinkcatering.com

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I would also like to mention Kristina Brindley from Seedling Catering. I have been using Seedling Catering for a while and they are great. They also helped with my book launch party! 

They have so many amazing dishes right now that would be perfect for Thanksgiving.  Check out how great these sound.

Zinnia - Ripe plantain fritters stuffed with cashew cheese
Orchis - Potato blini with eggplant "caviar"
Salad of black mission figs roasted red pepper and fennel
Squash Fennel and Apple Soup – a sweet blend of squash and apple with a little accent of fennel
Seedling Galette - seasonal apples pears or a delightful combination of both on a flaky baked crust.

You can see the menu here and email Kristina to place an order.

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Another great place to order a kind Thanksgiving dinner from in LA is Madeleine Bistro a great vegan restaurant. They have a whole Thanksgiving-To-Go menu and everything on this menu looks so good and perfect for Thanksgiving.

Salad - Baby spinach quinoa candied walnuts dried cranberries pomegranate vinaigrette
Soup - Butternut squash bisque
Entrée includes - rustic mashed potatoes pan gravy coconut yams pan-roasted veggie medley and cranberry relish as well as:
Choice of Protein: Seitan - Grilled lemon-rosemary or Herb crusted or Tempeh: Braised or Herb crusted
Choice of stuffing - Sourdough-sage OR Wheat-free quinoa
Dessert - Choice of: Pumpkin pie or French apple tart or Both

You can check out the menu here and call 818 758-6971 to order.

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M Café also has a Thanksgiving Holiday menu that looks soo good. So many great vegan options!

Spiced Butternut Bisque
Winter Field Greens Salad with Fennel Cranberries & Bosc Pear
Holiday Roast Dinner: Savory Sliced Seitan Herbed Bread Stuffing Pan Gravy and Cranberry Relish
Whipped Potato & Rutabaga
Mashed Pumpkin with Couscous & Raisins
Maple-Glazed Acorn Squash
Brussell Sprouts & Chestnuts
Sauteed Brocolini with Garlic & Red Chile
Green Beans Amandine
Herbed Bread Stuffing

Wild Rice Pilaf
Cranberry-Ginger Relish
Whole Apple Pie
Pumpkin Cheesecake
Pumpkin Cupcakes

You can download the menu here and call 323.543.1192 .

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Real Food Daily also has a great Thanksgiving to-go menu including butternut squash bisque faux turkey sage stuffing mashed potatoes and parsnips mushroom gravy sweet garnet yams roasted vegetable medley cranberry relish and pumpkin pie with tofu whip.

You can order here or call Real Food Daily at 310 289-9910.

And I want to hear from all of you – do you know of any great take-out situations in your town that would make things easier?  Please leave recommendations in the comments below!