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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Party Treats and Snacks To Ring In the New Year

Last Updated February 24, 2019. Originally Posted December 27, 2018 By Kristina Sloggett 2 Comments

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

Last Updated July 1, 2019. Originally Posted December 21, 2018 By Kristina Sloggett 7 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 …

Warm Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Last Updated July 11, 2019. Originally Posted December 17, 2018 By Kristina Sloggett 16 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 …

Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

Last Updated July 1, 2019. Originally Posted 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 Buffalo Chicken Dip

Last Updated February 8, 2020. Originally Posted December 5, 2018 By Kristina Sloggett 7 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 …

Mini Vegan Sausage Pies

Last Updated July 1, 2019. Originally Posted November 28, 2018 By Kristina Sloggett 3 Comments

these Mini Vegan Sausage Pies are a plant based update on an appetizer that works for holidays, game days, brunch, and a random Thursday.

Mini Vegan Sausage Pies

Between all the British based books I read and all the people I know in the …

Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Last Updated July 1, 2019. Originally Posted November 5, 2018 By Kristina Sloggett 14 Comments

now EVERYONE can enjoy Vegan Chicken Nuggets – these are soy, gluten, and nut free! gather your favorite dipping sauce or top a salad – YUM.

Vegan Chicken Nuggets

MORE AIR FRYER GOODNESS: VEGAN AIR FRYER RECIPE COLLECTION

Whether you bake or air fry, you are going to love these!

Yes, I am back with soy free, gluten free “chicken” nuggets. This recipe is adapted from …

Mini Carrot Mummies

Last Updated July 2, 2019. Originally Posted October 25, 2018 By Kristina Sloggett 6 Comments

these Mini Carrot Mummies are a fun treat that the kids can help you make! perfect for all Halloween parties and Halloween night snacking.

Mini Carrot Mummies

Looking for more Halloween ideas? See the entire Pepper Jack Collection and our Skeleton Deep Dish Pizza Pot Pies!

I have a clients / families I work with for recipe requests, grocery lists and weekly meal plans. Every once in a blue moon, one will request a recipe makeover and those are some of my favorite assignments ever.

Turns out, someone was a fan of …

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

Warm Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Vegan Caramelized Onion Bacon Dip

Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

Spicy Chipotle Kabocha Dip

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

Vegan Buffalo Chicken Dip

Mini Vegan Sausage Pies

Mini Vegan Sausage Pies

Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Vegan Chicken Nuggets

Mini Carrot Mummies

Mini Carrot Mummies

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