Nobunny was harmed in the making of this salad.
Photo: Cadry’s Kitchen

by Katerina Lorenzatos Makris ~

Easter and other spring holidays traditionally symbolize rebirth, renewal, and fresh beginnings. On these holy days we celebrate not only the miracle of life and the triumph over death, but also the importance of kindness.

So why not start a brand-new tradition at your family table—a tradition of dishes that sparkle with vitality, health-giving nutrients, and richness of spirit?

How about a feast of ravishingly yummy, all plant-derived foods? Animal-free dining might be a lot easier, more gratifying—and let’s not forget scrumptious!—than you think.

While cruising around some of our fave foodie websites we assembled the following recipes for a fun, festive, fruity and flowery holiday menu to reaffirm life, inspire your soul, and tantalize your tummy too.

(To find the recipes please click on the title of each dish below.)

Easter Basket Fruit Salad

from Cadry’s Kitchen

“Thyme leaves for eyes, red bell pepper for nose and mouth, strawberry top for hat, strawberry slice for necklace, and a chickpea tail.”
Photo: Cadry’s Kitchen

Spring Forward Salad! Vegan Poppyseed Dressing (with Flowers!)

from Lunchbox Bunch

Gorgeous flowery salad
Photo: Lunchbox Bunch

Bourekia with Potato and Leek

from The Greek Vegan

Bourekia, a type of pita, stuffed with potatoes, leeks and delicately spiced with turmeric.
Photo: The Greek Vegan

Italian Roasted Eggplant Bisque

From The V Word

“Rich with the roasted eggplant and tomatoes and warmed by the herbs and spices of garlic, cumin, and red pepper flakes.”
Photo: The V Word

Lentil, Mushroom, Spinach & Spicy Nut Roulade (Your Perfect Sunday Roast)

from Mouthwatering Vegan

“Delicious, moist, with a wonderful texture, aroma and flavour packed into one impressive dish.”
Photo: The Mouthwatering Vegan

Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes with Vanilla Almond Frosting and Raspberry Glaze

from Oh She Glows

“Chocolate cupcakes topped with fluffy sweet clouds of frosting and a fruity raspberry glaze.”
Photo: Oh She Glows

Kali orexi! Buen provecho! Bon appetit!

Best wishes from your friends at Spicy Stories Save Lives for a lovely holiday to you all!

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