If you’ve put off your holiday cooking prep until today, you’re in luck! Not only might you get better last minute deals at the checkout line, but you’ll also have yummier, greener recipes to pick and choose from. Here are the best holiday recipes for 2008 — and beyond:

>> An Eco-Soul holiday menu. Collards are one of my favorite side dishes, and eco-chef Bryant Terry’s hooked me up with his menu of organic soul food for the holidays. Besides citrus collards, you’ve got everything from baked sweet potato fries to money green champagne to pick from. Plus, Bryant’s put in an extra bonus: a soundtrack to go along with the menu!

>> Fave holiday recipes from sustainable chefs. There’s a little something for everyone in this Grist roundup. Want Eco Potato Latkes for your Jewish festivities? Check. Need Lion’s Head Meatballs for the carnivores in the fam? Check. Want Dairyless Fennel Soup for the vegans? Check.

>> Got leftovers? Here’s how you can reuse nine types of holiday leftovers. Make your holiday dining zero waste by finding out how you can revamp everything from leftover pot roast to cold rice. (via Lifehacker)

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