Alisa Fleming ~ You didn't think I would leave you hanging did you? All of these amazing Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Recipes, and no creative ways to enjoy the leftovers? Not a chance. Waste not, want not is a saying that I truly live by, so below is a list of recipes to help prevent a single morsel of that holiday smorgesbord from heading to the trash.

Below you will find numerous delicious ways to use that leftover turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing, cornbread, pumpkin, tofurky ... yes, there are even recipes out there for using up extra faux meat. But, vegans and vegetarians need not feel shy about checking out the leftover turkey recipes too, several will work equally well with tofurky. Just like my Thanksgiving post, these recipes are already dairy-free (that is, no milk-based ingredients (no casein, lactose, whey, etc.)), so there is no need for alterations, unless you are feeling adventurous of course!

And you thought you were done cooking ...

Have a wonderful day with friends and family!

Come back to Go Dairy Free tomorrow, as we will have a big round-up of scrumptious recipes for using up those Thanksgiving Leftovers!

If you need last minute Thanksgiving guidance, see The Biggest Gathering of Dairy-Free Thanksgiving Recipes, The Huge Dairy-Free Holiday Pie Recipe Round-Up, The Go Dairy Free Celebrations Section, and for dairy substitute recipes and my personal Thanksgiving day recipes, you can instantly get Go Dairy Free: The Guide and Cookbook via ebook (also available for Kindle, iPad, the Nook, and other e-readers).

A special holiday recipe from the kitchens at Wholly Wholesome ~ There’s no question that pie is a staple in American homes during the holidays. Pie has that inevitable quality to bring together a family after a hard-earned holiday meal to enjoy some good old family tradition. The conversations that surround a fresh-baked pie include; “how’s school going,” along with “I can’t believe how big you’ve gotten.” A homemade conversation for a down home family that brings family closer every holiday is the cornerstone for every bite of pie.

Few Americans realize the history that goes into the pies they enjoy today. Originally called a “coffin” (meaning “basket” or “box”), the pie was the beginning of every holiday meal. For hundreds of years, tracing back to our great ancestors, every meal was baked into a crusty shell and served warm with meat filling the interior. Then, pies were considered a necessity.  Today, however, pies are considered a culinary delight. Our beloved pie is so special that it is now saved for family gatherings and a sweet treat after meals.

Alisa Fleming ~ Vegan, vegetarian, or not, it's hard not to love veggie burgers. Which is why I'm so excited about a new book, The Best Veggie Burgers on the Planet, by Joni Marie Newman. I'll be reviewing this cookbook in full, but as a special treat, Joni is sharing a recipe from her "Burgers for the Holidays" chapter. Yes, she actually dedicates a section of the book to burgers worth celebrating, and they include a Fruity Holiday Brunch Burger, Green Bean Almondine Burger, and the mouthwatering recipe below for an All-the-Fixin's Holiday Burger.

I think this wonderful recipe will be amazingly popular as it combines several holiday favorites into one. I'm sure many of you are familiar with making mashed potato cakes after Thanksgiving, but what about mashed potato cakes with stuffing and French fried onions?

According to Joni, "This here burger was the brainchild of my bestie, Jen. She said if I could pack an entire holiday dinner into a burger, she would be in heaven. So, I gave it a shot. I invited her over and had her test it out. She said it was like crack ... and there you have it."

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