[link:https://avocadoskillet.com

They had several good ones

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

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

Very helpful. Thanks.

cheaper 😉.

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

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.

And very easy!

I've never done it with cinnamon, though.

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

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

I could use humus for a dip for vegetables.

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

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

I'll definitely go with the celery and PB.

Also sauteed string beans are easy and delicious

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

I didn't think of that.

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.

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

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

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

You are making me hungry.

so easier to spread) and cucumbers 🙂

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.

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

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.

Good to know.