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Party Treats and Snacks To Ring In the New Year

December 27, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 1 Comment

this comprehensive list of Party Treats and Snacks To Ring In the New Year is everything you need for a party ANY time of year!

Party Treats and Snacks To Ring In the New Year

aaaaand here is where I am a complete cliché and exclaim HOW IS IT ALMOST 2019?! Can you even believe it?! Where DID the time go?!

Right now I am equally reminiscing over the rollercoaster that was 2018 and making grand plans for 2019. I don’t necessarily make resolutions at the new year, because (another cliché here?) I generally have goals and plans and projects and all of that all year long.

One thing I do fully embrace is celebrating the year end. We rarely go out on this night, and if we do, we hire a Lyft and are often home before midnight.

I like to make a few fun snacks, plan a cocktail that is champagne friendly – because champagne IS a must this night. For me, anyway.

If you are …

Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers

December 21, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 3 Comments

a colorful platter of Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers makes great party snack! super flavorful single bite appetizers everyone loves!

Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers

(Way) back in college, I hosted a lot of dinner parties.

While I now love spicy heat of peppers, I wasn’t always this way. But the peppadew – that is a sweet flavorful pepper I could always get on board with.

Back in those days, I’d …

Tasty Vegan Recipes Using Cranberries and Cranberry Sauce

December 19, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 3 Comments

have holiday leftovers? these Tasty Vegan Recipes Using Cranberries and Cranberry Sauce have it sorted for you. so good you may just make more cranberry sauce!

Tasty Vegan Recipes Using Cranberries and Cranberry Sauce

Who doesn’t love that tart and sweet holiday condiment? Deliciously homemade or a wonderfully wiggly can shape, I love it all!

For many years, I have made the same…

Best Vegan Cookies and Candies for Holiday Gifting

December 18, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett Leave a Comment

Best Vegan Cookies and Candies for Holiday Gifting – the essential list for all of your holiday baking and cookie trays! gluten free too!

Best Vegan Cookies and Candies for Holiday Gifting

One part of the holiday season that I always look forward to?

Baking.

Well, cooking all the festive foods, really.

But baking all …

Warm Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

December 17, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 12 Comments

this vegan Warm Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip has been our go to appetizer for years! everyone loves it and it will quickly become your favorite, too.

Vegan Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Just in time for holiday parties, game day, and this coming Tuesday, I am bringing you my favorite dip!

I wish I was actually bringing it to you, that is how much I know you’ll love this dip. This has been a go to appetizer for years, based on a cheese and mayonnaise based classic from way back in the day.

This one is packed with …

Easy Vegan Candy Cane Truffles

December 16, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 10 Comments

adding these Easy Vegan Candy Cane Truffles to your holiday cookie trays is a good idea! these cool minty chocolates are easily impressive.

Easy Vegan Candy Cane Truffles

Just slightly more work than my Chocolate Covered Pretzel Reindeer, these festive pops of peppermint are an impressive addition to your holiday baking gifts.

Everyone loves a truffle, and when I show up to parties with them, people always exclaim, “you MADE these?!” because the general consensus is that truffles are difficult.

I am here to tell you again:…

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Reindeer

December 14, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 1 Comment

these salty sweet Chocolate Covered Pretzel Reindeer will bring smiles and fun to your holidays! a fun kid friendly craft for your cookie gift trays!

Chocolate Pecan Reindeer

About this time in the holiday celebrations, I am spending my days baking. I gift cookie and candy trays to a long list of loved ones. I also bring bakery boxes to parties, deliver to the cancer tower at the hospital, and I cannot forget the mail person and delivery drivers.

Each year, it seems I attempt to outdo my previous plates of treats. Adding last minute recipes as I think of them, forgoing the …

Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

December 11, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 17 Comments

a Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip recipe made from everyone’s favorite squash! spicy, sweet, savory – serving it right in the kabocha shell is a fun detail!

Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

In another chapter of Bringing Party Food That I Can Eat, I give you my latest recipe I am loving. This was my contribution to a recent holiday party, and everyone loved the presentation!

I actually love parties where guests bring food, potluck style. Being vegan, I am always guaranteed I will have something to eat.

I do have to say, I am so appreciative of so many friends who do make a point to have vegan options. At a BBQ last summer…

Vegan Caramel Twix Cookie Bars

December 9, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 18 Comments

getting your hands on homemade Vegan Caramel Twix Cookie Bars is easier than you think! this updated version improves on our original recipe. gluten free!

Vegan Caramel Twix Cookie Bars

(recipe for Peanut Butter Twix)

Way back in college, one of my desserts classes had a “copycat” assignment. We were to create a …

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

December 5, 2018 by Kristina Sloggett 6 Comments

everyone raves about this updated Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip! holidays, parties, game day, Thursday – made with jackfruit, this tasty goodness fits in at any table.

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

It is almost like quarters two and three of the year are like training for quarter four and one. Holidays and game days – I LIVE FOR THIS TIME OF YEAR.

We love to entertain. I am all about the …

Party Treats and Snacks To Ring In the New Year

Party Treats and Snacks To Ring In the New Year

Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers

Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers

Tasty Vegan Recipes Using Cranberries and Cranberry Sauce

Tasty Vegan Recipes Using Cranberries and Cranberry Sauce

Best Vegan Cookies and Candies for Holiday Gifting

Best Vegan Cookies and Candies for Holiday Gifting

Warm Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Vegan Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Easy Vegan Candy Cane Truffles

Easy Vegan Candy Cane Truffles

Chocolate Covered Pretzel Reindeer

Chocolate Pecan Reindeer

Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

Vegan Caramel Twix Cookie Bars

Vegan Caramel Twix Cookie Bars

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

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