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Mango Habanero Guacamole

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Mango Habanero Guacamole – naturally sweet with a spicy heat, this updated guacamole is your new summertime staple! a quick and easy crowd pleaser! 

recipe originally published May 5, 2011

 

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Mango Habanero Guacamole

We grill often in the spring and summer months. and you know me – no grilling is complete without snacks.

As an pre-grilling appetizer, I made another new guacamole. Does it surprise you in the least that this guac is spicy?

I did make it sweet and spicy, and the cool of the avocado is a perfect balance to the heat of the habanero….

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Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes

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these Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes are a perfect appetizer for any event – two bite hand held snacks that are bursting with fresh flavors!

recipe originally published July 29, 2010

 

Vegan Stuffed Tomatoes - tomato halves filled with ricotta cheese, topped with chopped basil, on a white plate

Vegan Ricotta Stuffed Tomatoes

Some of my favorite dinners are made up of small plates. I love an appetizer spread, and love to throw any sort of party. From a casual weeknight of inviting a few friends over to the back yard, to the more planned out full on party. 

With all sorts of tasty eats.

This is one of those half prep ahead and half assemble day of recipes. Otherwise known as totally easy. I make the …

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Melty Vegan Pizza Dip

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this Melty Vegan Pizza Cheese Dip is a game changer in party appetizers! a quick and easy recipe that EVERYONE loves, you’ll want to make a double batch.

 

Vegan Pizza Dip

Melty Vegan Pizza Dip

This cheese dip recipe has quickly moved up our list of favorites – it is the sort of recipe that impresses the most critical carnivores. and it has – I have seen it with my own eyes.

You all know that when I am borderline obsessed with a recipe, I make it over and over again. Like, I still have a tiny bowl of this dip in the fridge right now, AND I have cashews soaking for a new batch I am making today. Honestly, it is a double batch.

At the risk of being my own dang cliché, this…

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Tasty Dip Recipes for Every Party

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These Tasty Dip Recipes for Every Party are comfort food classics that are always welcome and will guarantee an invite to the next soirée! Everything you need for …

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Party Treats and Snacks To Ring In the New Year

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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!

 

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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 …

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Herb Cheese Peppadew Sweet Peppers

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

 

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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 …

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Warm Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

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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.

 

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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 …

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Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

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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!

 

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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…

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