Thanksgiving is almost here. As we gear up for the big day, we're sharing some of our favorite holiday dishes from recent years. Today, we've got celebratory dishes that are perfect for a meat-free holiday meal. If youve got vegans or vegetarians coming for Thanksgiving dinner, here are 35 recipes for main dishes and sides that are sure to leave them feeling truly thankful.

Kate Lewis, Running Press

Chocolate Pecan Cranberry Coffee Cake, from "Vegan Chocolate," by Fran Costigan.

Heres a perfect way to start Thanksgiving day. This chocolately coffee cake from vegan baking expert Fran Costigan features cranberries, pecans and oats. This is the perfect thing to munch on while watching the Macys parade on TV.

Recipe: Chocolate Pecan Cranberry Coffee Cake.

Grant Butler, The Oregonian/OregonLive

Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins With Chocolate and Pecans, a recipe from vegan baking author Fran Costigan.

Heres another great way to start Thanksgiving morning. These delicious pumpkin, cranberry and chocolate muffins from Fran Costigan are loaded with chocolate, and they also could be served for dessert after the big meal. And they can be made in advance, which helps cut back on kitchen work on Thanksgiving.

Recipe: Spiced Pumpkin Cranberry Muffins With Chocolate and Pecans.

Alicia Ross, Kitchen Scoop

Dairy-free Maple Pumpkin Bread, a recipe by Kitchen Scoop columnist Alicia Ross.

Heres another great way to start Thanksgiving Day. Kitchen Scoop columnist Alicia Ross came up with this easy pumpkin quick bread to satisfy guests with a dairy allergy. Applesauce and pureed pumpkin take the place of eggs. Serve it warm out of the oven with spiced apple cider or hot coffee.

Recipe: Dairy-free Maple Pumpkin Bread.

Yuki Sugiura

Pumpkin Seed Pate. (Yuki Sugiura)

Heres a dynamite appetizer thats perfect to serve on Thanksgiving when the football-watching guests are waiting for the big meal. The recipe comes together in just 10 minutes, and is perfect with crackers, vegetable sticks, or on large lettuce leaves. It will help cut the hungries until its meal time.

Recipe: Pumpkin Seed Pate.

Matthew Prescott, Flatiron Books

Mushroom and Kale Galette, a recipe from "Food is the Solution: What to Eat to Save the World" by Matthew Prescott.

This show-stopping galette is savory, made with mushrooms, kale, eggplant and capers, plus some non-dairy yogurt for creaminess. Its perfect for Thanksgiving, when you want a pretty centerpiece meal thatll be sure to please.

Recipe: Mushroom and Kale Galette.

Emily Brooke Sandor, Chronicle Books

Polenta With Wild Mushrooms, Hazelnuts and Figs, from "Pure Vegan" by Joseph Shuldiner.

Heres a vegan main dish thats so jaw-droppingly beautiful its sure to be the star of the Thanksgiving table. The combination of wild mushrooms, hazelnuts, figs and thyme evokes the earthy flavors of the Pacific Northwest. The preparation is elaborate, but this is Thanksgiving, when we go all out. To save time, you can prepare the polenta and lentils a day ahead.

Recipe: Polenta With Wild Mushrooms, Hazelnuts and Figs.

Matthew Mead, The Associated Press

Pumpkin Bisque, a recipe from Kitchen Scoop columnist Alicia Ross.

Soup makes a great first course for Thanksgiving, and this spicy soup from Melissa dArabian is a time-saver because it can be made the day before and rewarmed just before serving. Theres a bonus to making it in advance, too: The flavors of the Thai red curry paste have time to meld with the pumpkin and apple, creating a harmonious, balanced soup.

Recipe: Pumpkin Peanut Curry Bisque.

Alicia Ross, Kitchen Scoop

Sweet Potato Bisque, a recipe by Kitchen Scoop columnist Alicia Ross.

Soup is an often-overlooked opening course at the Thanksgiving table, but this glorious soup from Kitchen Scoops Alicia Ross should seal the deal, offering a spicier sweet potato dish than what traditionally part of the holiday menu.

Recipe: Sweet Potato Bisque.

Simon Smith, Quadrille Publishing

The Ultimate Christmas Roast, from "Vegan Christmas" by Gaz Oakley.

YouTube star and cookbook author Gaz Oakley created this roast as a way to celebrate a proper Welsh Christmas. But its a perfect option for ambitious cooks wanting to make a dramatic Thanksgiving centerpiece.

Recipe: The Ultimate Christmas Roast.

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Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin, from "EatingWell Vegetables," by the editors of EatingWell.

Normally, the focal point of the Thanksgiving table is a roasted turkey. But this showstopping stuffed pumpkin, which can easily be adapted from vegetarian to vegan using egg and dairy substitutes, features a wonderfully seasoned bread and mushroom stuffing. Want a real splurge? Use wild mushrooms from the farmers market instead of crimini for added foresty flavor.

Recipe: Roasted Stuffed Pumpkin.

Motoya Nakamura, The Oregonian/OregonLive

Beet Wellingtons, a holiday recipe created by Portland cookbook author Ivy Manning.

Portland cookbook author Ivy Manning came up with this vegetarian riff on traditional Beef Wellingtons, with golden beets and portobello mushrooms taking the place of the beef. If you eliminate the goat cheese and the egg wash, the dish is vegan.

Recipe: Beet Wellingtons.

Ann Oliverio, Page Street Publishing Co.

Apple-Braised Tempeh and Butternut Squash Bake, a recipes from "The Easy Vegan Cookbook" by Kathy Hester.

This protein-packed dish from cookbook author Kathy Hester works as either a side dish or an entree, and is a great choice if youve been asked to bring a dish to a Thanksgiving potluck, because it travels well and its preparation couldnt be easier. In just a few minutes, you assemble all the ingredients in a baking dish, then pop it in the oven. In an hour, youve got an entree with all the must-have flavors of fall.

Recipe: Apple-Braised Tempeh and Butternut Squash Bake.

Simon Smith, Quadrille Publishing

Hasselback Potatoes With "Cheese" Sauce, from "Vegan Christmas" by Gaz Oakley.

Heres another Gaz Oakley recipe that brings elegance to the Thanksgiving table.

Recipe: Hasselback Potatoes With Cheese Sauce.

Simon Smith, Quadrille Publishing

Sexy Sprouts with Coconut Bacon, from "Vegan Christmas" by Gaz Oakley.

Gaz Oakleys take on holiday Brussels sprouts adds coconut bacon, which adds a delicious bit of salt and sweetness to the savory sprouts.

Recipe: Sexy Sprouts with Coconut Bacon.

Maya Sozer, Page Street Publishing Co.

Better Not Squash Mac & Cheese, from Maya Sozer's "Easy Vegan Breakfasts & Lunches."

Macaroni and cheese is a common Thanksgiving side dish in some parts of the country. And why not? Its rich and comforting, and in this squash-loaded version from cookbook author Maya Sozer, its completely vegan-friendly.

Recipe: Better Not Squash Mac & Cheese.

Katie Sears, Chronicle Books

Nutty Curry-Stuffed Pumpkins from "Big Vegan" by Robin Asbell.

These colorful, single-serve stuffed pumpkins from cookbook author Robin Asbell are speckled with golden millet, green jalapeo and crunchy nuts, and finished with just a touch of coconut. They are a perfect main course for Thanksgiving, and are a fun way to use the mini pumpkins you find in a lot of grocery stores right now, though you can use other small squashes.

Recipe: Nutty Curry-stuffed Pumpkins.

Rita Maas, Ten Speed Press

Butternut Squash, Mushroom and Sage Crepes, "Candle 79 Cookbook," by Joy Pierson, Angel Ramos, and Jorge Pineda.

This elegant entree from New York Citys acclaimed Candle 79 restaurant features key Thanksgiving flavors, including sage and squash. Splurge a little on high-quality wild mushrooms to achieve the greatest depth of flavor.

Recipe: Butternut Squash, Mushroom and Sage Crepes.

David Prince, Penguin Random House

Roasted Acorn Squash With Sesame Seeds and Cumin, from "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" by the Editors of Martha Stewart Living.

Heres a dandy Thanksgiving side dish from Martha Stewarts Vegetables. The beauty of acorn squash is that its skin is tender when roasted, making it totally edible. Acorn squash also adapts to a wide variety of flavors. Here, sesame seeds and cumin give it the warmth of the Mediterranean.

Recipe: Roasted Acorn Squash With Sesame Seeds and Cumin.

Nathan Hostler, Special to The Oregonian/OregonLive

Brussels Sprouts With Red Grapes.

Joan Harvey came up with this terrific Thanksgiving side dish, which uses seedless red grapes as a sweet counterpoint to the savory flavor of sprouts.

Recipe: Roasted Brussels Sprouts With Red Grapes.

Marcus Nilsson, Penguin Random House

Salt Roasted Potatoes, Shallots and Chestunts, from "Martha Stewart's Vegetables" by the Editors of Martha Stewart Living.

Heres a side dish from Martha Stewart thats perfect for both Thanksgiving and Christmas. Fingerling potatoes, shallots and chestnuts are roasted under a blanket of coarse salt, which locks in flavor and moisture. When the roasting is done, discard any excess salt, slice the potatoes and serve.

Recipe: Salt-baked Potatoes, Shallots and Chestnuts.

Sweet Potato, Lime and Peanut Soup, from "A Modern Way to Cook" by Anna Jones, 2016, Ten Speed Press. (Photo by Matt Russell)

We do some disgusting things to sweet potatoes for Thanksgiving, dousing them with sugar and marshmallows, then baking them until theyre mush. Heres a better option: A rich, silky soup with a crunchy topping of peanuts and fried shallots. Its a great opening course for the rest of the holiday meal.

Recipe: Sweet Potato, Lime and Peanut Soup.

Grant Butler, The Oregonian/OregonLive

Thanksgiving Soy Curls With Mashed Potatoes and Mushroom Gravy.

The flavors of Thanksgiving come through in the seasonings for this soy curl and mushroom gravy combo. Serve over fluffy mashed potatoes, wild rice or your favorite stuffing.

Recipe: Thanksgiving Soy Curls With Mushroom Gravy.

Matthew Mead, The Associated Press

Winter Citrus, Mushroom and Farro Stuffed Acorn Squash.

Heres a great vegan entre thats worthy of the Thanksgiving table. Roasting acorn squash brings out its natural sugar, which is accentuated by lemon, and given a savory counterpoint with umami-rich mushrooms and nutty farro.

Recipe: Winter Citrus, Mushroom and Farro Stuffed Acorn Squash.

Matthew Mead, The Associated Press

Roasted Butternut and Herb Tart.

Butternut squash is one of the flavor workhorses of the Thanksgiving table, though its rarely as elegant as this side dish, which layers paper-thin slices of squash and Yukon gold potatoes.

Recipe: Roasted Butternut and Herb Tart.

Ed Anderson

Cranberry Compote, from "Home: Recipes to Cook With Family and Friends" by Bryan Voltaggio. Reprinted with permission from Little, Brown and Company. (Photo by Ed Anderson)

Celebrity chef Bryan Voltaggio (of "Top Chef" fame) shares this terrific addition to Thanksgiving dinner. It gets layers of flavor from chamomile tea, jalapeno and spices like allspice and cinnamon. Sweet Reisling brings it all together. This is the new gold standard for cranberry side dishes.

Recipe: Bryan Voltaggio's Cranberry Compote.

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