Ideas for birthdays and other parties
Do you have any suggestions for what to serve? My neighbour told me she was trying to make birthday cakes without dairy products and gluten (she just learned that her friend's daughter is allergic). Do you have any nice recipes? I also wondered if you have recipes on "muffins" which are not made with self raising flour (we don't have this in our country).
Vegan dinner party. Suggestions?
We're having our annual 4th of July block party and I need some awesome ideas. It's not a full meal, I just need some appetizers and/or desert ideas.
I'm thinking hummus and pita chips as a staple, but I really want to wow my neighbors with my new food!
Anybody have anything that I can impress my omni friends with?
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How many people?
Depending on the group size, you could make stuffed mushrooms--yummy.
I usually stuff mine with roasted garlic-mashed then mixed in with firm tofu, sauteed chopped red peppers, spinach, choppped up mushroom stems, and a mixture of any spices on hand! Then I pop 'em in the oven for about 20mins at 400.
Easy things to do:
veggie plate
fruit plate
potatoe salad (veganaise)
nachos with salsa
salads (green, bean, rice, etc.)
antipasti --Mushrooms and garlic simmered in wine and herbs.
--Black olives heated in oil with chili powder.
--Roasted bell pepper and garlic mixed with herbs and oil.
All refrigerated for about an hour.
Brushetta with red onions, olives, herbs, balsmatic vinegar and oil (cold or warm)
I could go on ;) I love parties!
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I forgot to mention my choices for dessert...
Try fruit skewers using big chunks of mango, papaya, kiwi, pinapple, and banana all strung on skewers.
Or, carmalized oranges, pears, apples, etc. (you could skewer these too)
and of course, I always like my good old choc chip cookies ;)
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try the recipe i will post for mexican tofu tacos. theyre FABULOUS and very easy to make. (it also has ingredients you probably have already) my omni boyfriend LOVED them and ate seven! LOL.
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Happy 4rth of July! Proud to be a Vegetarian American! :D Who else loves to just sit outside and watch the fireworks? :p
My3labs, hope your party turned out great ;)
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I am missong out on the party :(
Dammit being so far away down under!
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If I had anything worth sharing, I'd let you in on it!
The others appear to be having more fun then me!
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Yes it did work:) i think it sound delish! id love to host my own lil vegan banquet..... maybe for my 16th? Hope all goes well;)
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Tonight, i am serving...
vol u vents with creamy mushroom and peanut filling
raspberry sorbet
Fennel risotto
roquet and watercress salad
chocolate mousse with banana cake tarts
'cheese and biscuits / chocolate mints
Amazing...Sounds delicious.. WoW!!! Yum Yum!!.. Catmogg. How do you get the time to prepare all this?? You are a wonder woman Aye?
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Tomorrow my step-daughter returns to college so I will be serving:
Chilled Potato Leek Soup with White Truffle Oil
Green Beans Marinated in Strawberry Vinegarette over Greens with Pistachios
Pan-Fried Marinated Seitan Medallions on a Bed of Amaranth and Corn
Swiss Chard Sauteed with Carmelized Shallots
Chocolate Almond Cake with Chocolate Ganache Icing
Fresh Picked Raspberries
I am off now as I need to wake early to pick the raspberries...........
Oh darn, your menu just reminded me that she really likes risotto - better change the amaranth to Corn and Sweet Pea Risotto with Cashew Cream
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Wow!! Pm me the recipies, pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee:) :)
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Okay, I really need to leave after this post. I was thinking about starting a thread on favorite (American) cookbooks for those who are interested. That is where I get some ideas. I could try scanning the pages in and sending them to you. I am computer illiterate at times. Let me figure out the easiest way to do this. Then I will try posting them. :)
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If I don't like my guests .. I put in a lot of spicy potatoes in my recepies. It is sooo filling and easy to cook. Also it gives them a quick stomach upset to an extent that their intestines will hate potatoes for the next few decades!!. These are only for the people I hate and when I am in an obligation to invite them over.. Nice and easy evil plan... Muuu ha hahaaa muhaa :D
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Diane and Cat your dishes looked great!
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Diane and Cat your dishes looked great!
What about my spicy potatoes? :D