Vegan Appetizer Recipes

Welcome to the Appetizers recipe category. Here you will find all sorts of appetizer recipes: from Happy Hour at Home, casual game day gatherings, and fancy party eats.

From finger foods and two bite nibbles to dips and small plate foods, we have the food answer for any occasion!

A reader favorite? Our Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip has been a popular recipe since our first version published in 2011.

Some of our appetizers include:

Mango Habanero Guacamole - this classic starter dip balances the cool with the heat and sweet!
Boursin Stuffed Peppadew Peppers - our plant based take on a Boursin style gournay cheese pairs well with sweet peppers.
Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip - vegan, we promise! this dip will make you question everything.
Spinach Dip - another classic appetizer recipe! ours is an oil free dip, and this recipe has all the tips for the best result.
Air Fryer Buffalo Cauliflower - a tangy, spicy game day favorite! make a double batch, because these go fast!

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Happy Hour at Home

Vegan New Years Appetizers

Last Updated December 30, 2020. Originally Posted December 30, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 2 Comments

this comprehensive list of vegan new years appetizers is everything you need to ring in the new year or any time of year!

Ring In the New Year Right

The entertainer in me loves an arrangement of vegan new years appetizers.

Whether we make resolutions or add to our normal goal setting, one thing we do fully embrace is celebrating the year end. We rarely go out on this night, and if we do, we hire a car and are home before midnight.

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

If you are …

Crispy Vegan Stuffed Potato Balls

Last Updated December 5, 2020. Originally Posted December 5, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 15 Comments

these crispy vegan stuffed potato balls are a flavorful and fun food that works as an entree, side, or appetizer. use your leftovers: mashed potatoes, cranberry sauce, even dressing!

recipe originally published December 6, 2015

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Recipes using leftovers

While the concept of “leftover mashed potatoes” is foreign to me, I’ll gladly cook up a new batch of potatoes specifically for these crispy vegan stuffed potato balls.

This recipe includes a super tasty maple mustard jackfruit filling. We also …

Vegan Boursin Herb Cheese

Last Updated December 4, 2020. Originally Posted December 4, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 31 Comments

vegan Boursin style cheese is here! this garlic herb vegan cheese spread is a dairy free version of the classic French Gournay cheese.

recipe originally published March 28, 2012

1. Vegan Boursin
2. How To Make Vegan Boursin Cheese
3. Vegan Garlic Herb Cheese Serving Suggestion
4. How Long Does Vegan Cheese Last?
5. More Dairy Free Cheese Recipes
6. More Vegan Appetizer Recipes
7. Vegan Boursin Cheese Recipe

Classic appetizer recipe

Who grew up with foil wrapped discs of Boursin cheese and tubs of Alouette in their fridge?

Around the holidays, “the fancy cheeses” appeared, and among them, Boursin …

Vegan Air Fryer Recipes

Last Updated October 21, 2020. Originally Posted October 16, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 19 Comments

these vegan air fryer recipes are crispy crunchy, quick and easy, savory and sweet! air frying is the game changing cooking method we all love!

recipe originally published December 31, 2016

Air Fryer Recipes

Game day parties, holiday soirées, Happy Hour at Home, and a quick and easy meal any time – air fryers have become a most used appliance in so many kitchens.

We have …

Sweet Cream Roasted Peach Crostini

Last Updated August 7, 2020. Originally Posted August 7, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 41 Comments

this peach crostini recipe is great with fresh basil or balsamic. everyone loves the bright colors and vibrant flavor of this summer appetizer.

recipe originally published September 11, 2012

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1. Fresh peach recipe
2. How to make crostini
3. More fresh summertime recipes
4. Sweet Cream Peach Crostini Recipe

Fresh peach recipe

This sweet cream roasted peach crostini recipe is one of the reasons we look forward to summer. Truly, it is. I have been asked to bring this crostini to summer parties, and it always disappears quickly when I serve it.

This peach crostini is equally good with …

Pizza Quesadilla

Last Updated June 11, 2020. Originally Posted June 11, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett Leave a Comment

You are just a few ingredients and a few minutes away from this easy vegan gluten free pizza quesadilla. Loaded with veggies for a quick and healthy lunch or snack. and it tastes like pizza!

recipe originally published September 9, 2010

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1. The Best Vegan Quesadilla
2. Tips for the best quesadillas
3. Can quesadillas be gluten free?
4. What should I dip this in?
5. What to serve with quesadillas
6. More vegan pizza recipes
7. Pizza Quesadilla Recipe

Vegan Gluten Free Quesadilla

Ever have that UH OH I AM SO HUNGRY AND NEED FOOD QUICK feeling? What’s that? All the time? Yeah, me too. Working from home is a blessing in so many ways, and that means my time is my own and I often get into a groove and wait too long to eat. Oops.

We want quick, easy, and satisfying. That’s where this pizza quesadilla comes in. It’s the perfect combination of a veggie packed meal and kid friendly favorite.

This pizza quesadilla is versatile – load it up with …

Seven Layer Dip

Last Updated May 5, 2020. Originally Posted May 5, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 111 Comments

this vegan Seven Layer Dip recipe is a protein packed plant based update on the Mexican dip recipe you love – layers of fresh color, texture and flavor.

recipe originally published September 15, 2011

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1. Vegan Seven Layer Dip
2. What is in a seven layer dip?
3. How to make seven layer dip
4. Flavor variations and substitutions
5. Individual Seven Layer Dip
6. Do you serve dip this hot or cold?
7. Got leftovers?
8. More vegan Mexican recipes
9. Vegan Seven Layer Dip Recipe

Vegan Seven Layer Dip

Who doesn’t love this dip? For years, I have been making all sorts of variations on the classic recipe. Because of this, I am giving you all the tips to make the best seven layer dip. I am giving you a recipe – consider it a guide.

This dip …

Vegan Game Day Recipes

Last Updated February 29, 2020. Originally Posted January 28, 2020 By Kristina Sloggett 5 Comments

the best resource for vegan game day recipes and tips on planning a super fun party. vegan gluten free game day food – spicy, savory, sweet.

recipe collection originally published November 13, 2010 and updated every season

Vegan Game Day

Game Day naturally equals football, right?

In my opinion, any gathering to watch a sports event is game day. That is also a good time to make a bunch of comfort food, super tasty appetizers and snacks.

Honestly, this recipe collection is …

Vegan New Years Appetizers

Ring In the New Year Right

Crispy Vegan Stuffed Potato Balls

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Recipes using leftovers

Vegan Boursin Herb Cheese

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Classic appetizer recipe

Vegan Air Fryer Recipes

Air Fryer Recipes

Sweet Cream Roasted Peach Crostini

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Fresh peach recipe

Pizza Quesadilla

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Vegan Gluten Free Quesadilla

Seven Layer Dip

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Vegan Seven Layer Dip

Vegan Game Day Recipes

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