Food for a vegan bishop

[wryter2000]

We're having a farewell for our bishop who is retiring. I'm planning to buy a cake from a vegan bakery. I'd also like to have some vegan finger food. I got some vegan mayo, and I thought I'd use it for cucumber sandwiches. If I can find good tomatoes, I'll do tomato sandwiches. Would peanut butter and celery be too childish? I happen to love it.

What else would you recommend?

[flying_wahini]

1. I just had a vegan visiting me for a couple of weeks and used this site a lot.

[link:https://avocadoskillet.com

They had several good ones

[wryter2000]

4. Thanks

Some of these things look promising. Do you know a good substitute for cottage cheese or ricotta?

[MLAA]

14. Kite Hill Ricotta

It’s very good and can be found at Sprouts or Whole Foods.

[wryter2000]

15. I never heard of that

Very helpful. Thanks.

[MLAA]

18. I use it in my vegan lasagna. They also make some nice ravioli. But I like Sprouts vegan ravioli just as much and its

cheaper 😉.

Meant to add I love ants on a log! They are delicious look pretty on a table of appetizers!

[mucifer]

2. Easy finger food I like is

Whole dates take out the pits pull them in half. Then add a pecan in the center and sprinkle with cinnamon.

Yum ! Tastes a little like pecan pie.

[wryter2000]

10. That sounds good

And very easy!

[Retrograde]

27. One of my faves as well!

I've never done it with cinnamon, though.

[CrispyQ]

3. Vegan potato salad or roasted potatoes with garlic.

[wryter2000]

9. Thanks

I will look into that if we go for the whole meal.

[livetohike]

5. You could do snack boards with vegan cheese, crackers,

assortment of nuts, dried fruit and fresh fruit, and veggies.

[wryter2000]

11. Great idea

I could use humus for a dip for vegetables.

[Retrograde]

28. Or a homemade guacamole

avocado, minced onion, pepper, tomatoes, a bit of lime, and cilantro on the side for those who like it.

[Bmoboy]

6. Ants on a Log

2 inch long celery pieces, filled with peanut butter, with raisins on top of the PB.

[wryter2000]

12. Ants on top

I'll definitely go with the celery and PB.

[Voltaire2]

7. roasted tofu is simple and fingery.

Also sauteed string beans are easy and delicious

[Lunabell]

8. How about a nice hummus?

Or Baba ganooj? Nice dipping for veggies or pita, which is vegan.

[wryter2000]

13. Baba ganooj

I didn't think of that.

[Lunabell]

19. My favorite!!

If you're making it homemade, just make sure the eggplants are fully, even over cooked. I use this simple recipe. I just throw the eggplant on a cookie sheet in the oven at 400° for a half an hour or so. Until they easily are pierced with a fork. And they look deflated. Then, I just whiz it all up in the food processor. You can top it with some chopped parsley and drizzle it with good olive oil. Some people, not me though, blend a little cumin in it. Like 1/4 tsp. I don't prefer it though. Also, some people like it mashed with some pieces of eggplant. But, I like it buzzed really smooth. Also, I buzz in some olive oil, about 2 tablespoons along with drizzling on top.

INGREDIENTS:

2 large eggplant
0.5 cup tahini
6-8 tablespoons lemon juice
4 garlic cloves
1 teaspoon salt
olive oil for serving.

[wryter2000]

21. Yummy

I'll have to find a source for tahini. I doubt Safeway will have it.

[Lunabell]

25. I got some at walmart.

Safeway may carry it, too. But, definitely a health food store will.

[MLAA]

16. Miyokos makes some nice flavored vegan cream cheeses and flavored soft cheeses. Whole Foods and Sprouts

carries the Miyoko brand.


I use to take wheat thins, add a swoosh of miyoko vegan cream cheese then a drop of hot pepper jelly. Something like this jelly

https://www.amazon.com/Tabasco-Pepper-Jelly-Variety-Pack/dp/B0763TBWY6/ref=asc_df_B0763TBWY6/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=693129827162&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=14106852198961562657&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=c&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9030236&hvtargid=pla-569052602845&psc=1&mcid=84f7151fdc84351c98b52b6fa1075f3e&gad_source=1&gclid=CjwKCAjwrcKxBhBMEiwAIVF8rPypC4apMmOqgFHCp6Bjh0hYM8KpducuzVNvVUKzQDb7ytSYQQCKLRoCZCsQAvD_BwE

[wryter2000]

22. Yum

You are making me hungry.

[MLAA]

17. Cucumber sandwiches are also good on white bread without the crust, miyokos cream cheese (room temp

so easier to spread) and cucumbers 🙂

[IbogaProject]

20. Do vegan high tea

Look up high tea.
Beverage
Bite size cucumber sandwiches, light finger sweets. And maybe something more if a larger group.
For cake ask around.
If you're anywhere between NYC and Baltimore, there is an amazing vegan desert bakery calked Vegan Treats in Bethlem PA.

[wryter2000]

23. I'm in Oakland

I'm sure I can find a vegan bakery here. I will check out high tea.

[wryter2000]

24. I knew I could count on C&B at DU

I'm going to broadcast these ideas to the congregation to suggest things they can bring. I'm sure they'll save the recipes for themselves, too.

Keep 'em coming.

[lynintenn]

26. Pillsbery cresent rolls are vegan. so are Oreos

[wryter2000]

29. Thanks

Good to know.