Who’s still full from Thanksgiving?
Well, I’m pretty sure this guy is:
He was so incredibly naughty on Thursday night. My parents hosted a party at their house, with separate kid and adult tables to fit everyone. After dinner, one of the kids left his plate and didn’t push his chair completely in. We discovered Batman on the table, eating all the leftovers!
For my own meal, I munched on all the vegan appetizers and sides (including raw veggies, eggplant dip, and my grandma’s famous lemon broccoli). Then, as a main course:
I made a delicious batch of High-Protein Mushroom Stroganoff.
I thought it could count as being Thanksgiving-y thanks to the thick mushroom gravy and sweet carrots and green beans. I served mine over barley; other guests ate it as a side dish, and they kept serving themselves more even after I told them the ingredients. Good thing I made a giant batch… although I’d really been hoping for leftovers.
Then there was dessert. Of course there was dessert.
I couldn’t decide whether to make pecan pie or pumpkin pie mousse or mini apple pies for Thanksgiving, so I ended up making them all. I figured it was a good time to experiment, since there’d be lots of taste-testers. And thankfully, my wonderful sister helped a ton with the apple pies so I wasn’t stuck in the kitchen all day.
The pecan pie and pumpkin mousse were big hits. However, I never actually served the apple pies. They looked adorable… but looks aren’t everything; the crust tasted awful.
So at the last minute, I made Dark-Chocolate Pumpkin Brownies.
Definitely a good call.
Without a doubt, they were the most well-received food item of the entire night (well, except for maybe the stuffing. For some reason, people really seem to love Thanksgiving stuffing. Personally, I don’t see how it can compete with chocolate!)
As for the pies, I’ll get those recipes up this week. Due to the holidays, I tried to hold off from posting new recipes last week when I knew a lot of people wouldn’t be reading blogs– readers often ask me to go slower so they have a chance to catch up… but it feels like ages since I’ve posted a new recipe! That all ends tomorrow.
Start your engines ovens. 🙂
Now, what to do with this naughty puppy???
Qi Ting @ A Dessert Diet says
Katie, you have no idea how excited I am for your next recipe!!! So glad you enjoyed your thanksgiving feast!
Shelly says
Listen, Batman was NOT at fault here! The kid was the culprit… didn’t push his chair in, didn’t finish his food, didn’t clear his plate from the table… a dog’s rules are different.. if it’s there… it’s fair game!
I say, punish the kid. LOL
Kathleen says
I’m not much of a stuffing person either. It must be the whole no-chocolate thing. 😉
I’m sorry to hear that the crust wasn’t so good. They look adoreable though! 🙂 Make sure to share the recipe once you get it right! 🙂
Aja says
It looks like you had a very delicious Thanksgiving meal!
It’s always sad when crust isn’t tasty. I had a slice of pumpkin pie yesterday and the crust had the worst aftertaste. I ended up just eating the pumpkin part off of the crust.
Kit-Kat says
Aw, just let the whole thing slide with Batman. It was a special day, after all!
We’ve gone from dogless to watching over a family’s dog! I’m so happy (it’s a family who we had over on Thanksgiving, and since they are moving, they want us to watch her for us). We’ve watched over the dog before, and she is a sweetie pie! Of course, most black labs are totally adoring! 🙂
I do miss my collie boys, though 🙁
Kat @ a dash of fairydust says
I looove Batman,he’s such a cutie 😀
Audrey says
Aww… Batman is a cutie! I have a bad little black chihuahua, and he is an expert food thief, too. 🙂
Would you share your pecan pie recipe? Would love to have it at Christmas!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Yes, tomorrow! 🙂
Michele says
Have you tried the shake a can method? Set out some food as ‘bait,’ and then when he goes for it, sneak up behind him and shake a can of pennies. That will startle him into rethinking food thieving! Especially if you try it a couple of times.
I made all your pies this year! Chocolate Fudge, Pumpkin, and Pumpkin Chocolate. Everyone was completely fooled that they’d eaten tofu! My friend was particularly pleased that she could pig out on the chocolate – she thought she’d eaten a pound of cream 😉
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Ooh thanks for the idea! I’ve been using a sprayer bottle (if he nips at Henry), but I’ll try your idea!
Rebecca says
Those little pies are cute, sorry the crust didn’t taste good! Have you checked out the new book Vegan Pie in the Sky yet? They have some really excellent looking crust recipes and good technique discussion too.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I haven’t seen it yet, but I love their cupcake book! They are culinary geniuses :).
Katie @ Peace Love and Oats says
I love that everyone enjoyed your dish so much! And of course they enjoyed the chocolate! haha, who wouldn’t???
Kate says
My bird was flying around when we were eating on Thanksgiving and he jumped straight into my brother’s mashed potatoes and tried to take a taste! Haha, he’s such a piglet- when there’s a lot of food around, he tries to eat it all 🙂
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Awww! Wat kind of bird do you have? I used to have a Quaker Parrot… I miss her :(.
Em says
sounds like an awesome thanksgiving! your puppy looks 2 cute 🙂
Ellen @ Apples and Ice Cream says
Sorry about your crust 🙁 That’s okay, though, the filling is the best part anyway! The stroganoff looks delicious; I’m going to have to try that sometime!
Jamie @ Don't Forget the Cinnamon says
I’m not surprised the stroganoff got “gobbled” up–I made your recipe for it last year and it was fabulous 🙂
Rebecca says
Batman is so cute! I’m glad you enjoyed your thanksgiving feast, and I can’t wait for the pecan pie recipe. It seems like vegan pecan pies are hard to come by.
Char @ www.charskitchen.ca says
I am SO EXCITED for your pecan pie recipe!! Seriously cannot wait.
…thankfully my cat doesn’t like vegan food, so she never eats off our plates 😀 haha, there’s never meat in the house. I’ve tried feeding her bananas, but she’s not into those 😛
Crystal says
I also made a vegan pecan pie for Thanksgiving … it was SOOOOO good nobody could tell wasn’t a “Normal” pecan pie AND no one had any clue that I didn’t add a single grain of sugar, drop of sweetener of any kind!! I can’t wait to see your recipe I have a feeling they are similar, although mine didn’t have chocolate!!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Oh wow, yours sounds better than mine! Mine does use agave.
Dawn says
My chihuahua gets his own Thanksgiving plate. We don’t give him much food but he gets a sample of mashed potatoes, turkey, and ham. I guess your dog did not want to feel let out…lol.
Pretty cool that people still ate your dish after they found out what was in it.
Heather @ Run Eat Play says
Those mini apple pies are adorable!
Emma (Sweet Tooth Runner) says
Haha I’ve found my dog doing the same thing before! I think Batman and Buddy would be best friends/great partners in crime 😉
Those brownies are at the top of my to-make list for sure!! Just need to stock up on more pumpkin…I’ve gone through 2 cans a week for the past month! 😛
Lou says
Wow, your skin and hair is simply GLOWING. Here’s to a vegan diet for looking amazingly healthy! Sounds like a great Thanksgiving was had by all (in particular your little pup!)
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Aww Lou, thank you so much!
Moni'sMeals says
My dogs did the exact same thing. Some how they saw droppings all day long and were like eagles on it. 🙂
Sounded like a lovely Thanksgiving. I hear ya…looks aren’t everything, taste is! They sure looked cute though. 🙂
Rebecca @ Naturally Healthy and Gorgeous says
I wish I was at your feast, looks delish!
Nicole @ Giraffelegs says
That main course looks amazeballz. good work 😉
Lauren @ What Lauren Likes says
Yum! Sounds like a great Thanksgiving 🙂
Amber K says
He is so cute, I couldn’t be mad 🙂
Such a bummer that the crust tasted awful, because they sure look tasty! Especially because apple pie is my favorite. And how is it possible that stuffing can compare to brownies? To be fair, I think stuffing is just about the most disgusting food ever. But c’mon, brownies!!
Averie @ Love Veggies and Yoga says
That’s too bad the crust tasted awful b/c they look adorable!! The lattice work is too cute!
Batman is a very smart guy to hang out under the table 🙂
Sarah @ blueeyedbarbie.blogspot.com says
Lol that sounds exactly like my dog. As soon as you look away she will pounce on your food. Especially if its melon or squash, she loves her veggies!
Juju at Tales of Whimsy... says
LOL
Can you blame Batman?
How was his tummy afterwards?
BTW everything looks amazing!
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
I’m not sure… he lives at my parents’ house, so they would’ve had to clean it :-?. I do know that he snuck some chocolate one time and he was perfectly fine afterwards. We have to watch him like a hawk!
Kaitlyn@TheTieDyeFIles says
That stroganoff looks so tasty! I made a stuffed seitan loaf that the attendees were skeptical of. More for me! And a pumpkin cheesecake that I am still drooling over. My kitten has been so naughty lately too! Though she didn’t eat my leftovers. She’s been trying to eat everything else!
Rachel says
Hey Katie! Unrelated question: do you have any ideas on how I can give plain unsweetened yogurt a cheesecake flavour?
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Hmmm… Tofutti cream cheese? Or maybe nutritional yeast? And some vanilla extract? I was thinking about mixing in some coconut flour… but that would be more like cake batter flavor.
Alyssa says
I’m with Shelly: Dog Rule #1: You leave it unattended, it’s mine. Rule #2: If you have it and I want it, it’s mine. #3: If you drop it and I get it, it’s mine. Rule #4: If I drop it and you catch it, it’s still mine.
It’s good to be a dog! (Especially at Thanksgiving, lol!)
bitt of raw says
the house I was at for thanksgiving had 4 dogs and they all thought the feast was for them. they didn’t manage to get up on the counter but if we had left I am sure one of them would have tried!
Jenn says
Everything looks so yummy!!! I would love to make your mushroom dish! and that brownie…yumyumyum. Glad you had a good Thanksgiving. <3
Anna @ The Guiltless Life says
Can’t wait for those recipes! My cats are just as bad as Batman, no worries, it’s kind of adorable really. But yeah, some good verbal cues like a big NO! might eventually work! Just persistence and time!
Ashleysh22 says
All you can do with a naughty puppy is love him all the more! <3
Sonja says
Naughty puppy needs more turkey. Dont hold back!
Anita says
It’s always funny how people go after the vegan food isn’t it. As for Batman, I just think he’s ever had food like this !
Rebecca says
Your story about Batman reminds me SO much of the story I wrote before about my dog jumping on the table during Thanksgiving and stealing a whole loaf of challah bread (remember..carbo-loading? ha ha)
Naughty devils! The first year I had my pup she sat in the kitchen whining at the turkey on the counter the WHOLE time. Since she loves it so much I couldn’t bear to not give her at least a bit—but as I don’t typically like Thanksgiving foods (turkey/ham, cranberry sauce and, even stuffing, are NOT for me) I got her one slice of sage turkey from the deli. That and a sweet potato and my pup was one happy camper! Me? I had cauliflower. Ha ha.
P.S. Photos are still getting better and better! Love the new-found simplicity—and the apple pie photo with the muffin tins underneath adds a nice dimension as well.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
Yes, I deinitely do remember! I think your kitty and Batman would be good friends. Plus, he NEEDS to carbo-load with all the running around he does. I don’t know where he gets all the energy!
Rebecca says
Ha ha..a dog—not a kitty! (I can’t understand cats for the life of me!)
Kelly Cara says
Do you have a post for your pumpkin mousse recipe? I’m thinking about making either your chocolate chocolate mousse (which my husband and I LOVED, by the way) into a pie for Thanksgiving or attempting a pumpkin mousse pie.
Chocolate-Covered Katie says
https://chocolatecoveredkatie.com/2011/01/03/pumpkin-pie-parfait/
Lenore says
I love batman!!! Nothing to do with that naughty boy but hugs and kisses. so cute. Good for you, Batman! (though my own pups would get told, “NO!!”) Then of course, the hugs and kisses, and “mommy is sorry she yelled at you, pumpkin pie…mwah mwah mwah xoxox”
Ali says
If my dog had a perfect baby replica, Batman would be her child. He looks sooo much like her. I love this I can’t stand any stroganoff, but that is definitely one I will try.