😋 easy apps & snacks


Hi Reader,

Whether you're entertaining for the holidays or watching the big game on TV, appetizers and snacks are a must.

These fan favorites are sure to please all types of eaters:

😋 Hummus made with sesame seeds instead of store-bought tahini: Kyler on Pinterest said, "I will never buy Tahini again! This is the perfect recipe and it doesn’t require me to have any special ingredients that I can only use once. I made a double batch and my family loved it so much it disappeared in three days! I use sesame seeds in a lot of the Asian food I cook so I always have some on hand. The seeds are also a lot easier to work with than tahini."

😋 Vegan Cauliflower Ceviche: Whenever I bring this dish to a potluck, it's always the first to run out. It's that good.

😋 Vegan Spinach Artichoke Dip: This recipe is courtesy of my friend Brandi from The Vegan 8. Heather said, "I made this for my family's Christmas Eve gathering. It was a huge hit and no one could tell that it had no real cheese in it! Relatively easy to make as well. Would 10/10 recommend and will be making this again!"

Love and Veggies,

Amy

P.S. Looking for more recipes for the holiday season? Browse my favorites here.

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Bowl of creamy chickpea orzo soup with lemon slice on the side.

Hi Reader, If you’re craving a cozy bowl of soup with a little Mediterranean sunshine, this one’s for you. Creamy vegan lemon chickpea orzo soup is an avgolemono-inspired stovetop soup made with chickpeas, tender orzo, and fresh lemon juice and zest. Blended cashews make it ultra creamy, and it’s ready in about 30 minutes. "This was delicious! I wouldn't change a thing, except to double it next time. 🙂" -- MaryEllen G. Get the recipe for Creamy Lemon Chickpea Orzo Soup Love and Veggies, Amy

Spinach salad with oranges, pomegranate arils, and pumpkin seeds.

Hi Reader, Need a fresh salad that feels a little special without any extra effort? This colorful Pomegranate Spinach Salad comes together in about 15 minutes with tender baby spinach, sweet orange segments, crunchy pumpkin seeds, and juicy pomegranate arils, all tossed in a tangy pomegranate vinaigrette. Get the recipe for Pomegranate Spinach Salad And if you could use a few more easy salad ideas, my friend Brian Vaszily over at The Art of Anti-Aging has a new free eBook with 20 plant-based...

Bowl of roasted Brussels sprouts topped with sun-dried tomato pesto.

Hi Reader, If Brussels sprouts have ever felt a little… meh, this recipe is here to change that. These Brussels sprouts with sun-dried tomatoes get roasted until browned and crispy, then finished with my quick sun-dried tomato pesto (it takes just a few minutes in the food processor). It’s bold, tangy, and ridiculously easy, which is basically my favorite kind of side dish. Get the recipe for Crispy Brussels Sprouts with Sun-Dried Tomatoes Love and Veggies, Amy