Acterra 2021 Holiday reFresh

January 01, 2022

What’s the first thing that comes to mind when we think of the winter holidays? The family and friends, the beautiful lights … the food!

Acterra’s 2021 Holiday reFresh was the perfect refresher for those of us wanting to bring more seasonal and plant-forward dishes to our tables. Notable chefs and bakers from around the Bay Area shared their favorite plant-based holiday dishes—and gave a couple extra tips and tricks for working in the kitchen!

If you missed the event or wanted to re-watch your favorite chef’s demonstration, watch here!

Kenny Annis | Sky Cafe

Perfect for any autumn or winter festivities, Chef Kenny Annis shared his recipe for Vegan Pumpkin Risotto. We appreciated his advice on cooking for others and specifically how to approach the typically daunting risotto.

Crystal Wahpepah | Wahpepah's Kitchen

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Martin Yan | Yan Can Cook, Inc.

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Shruti Boddu | Shru's Kitchen

A familiar face from Edible Silicon Valley’s Holiday Winter edition—Shruti Boddu took a break from her iconic cakes to share a recipe for a personal favorite dessert, Masala Chai Kheer. Read more about Boddu’s journey of starting her vegan home bakery here!