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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

After promising to host the festive family get together this weekend, my nephew has just informed us that his new girlfriend is vegan. We've got a bag of frozen peas, but does anybody have any fab ideas for party snacks for her that are a bit more exciting? Either easy to make or directly purchaseable suggestions would be most helpful!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I find vegans to be a bit on the heavy side for a snack. Maybe more as a main.

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By *LUKCouple
over a year ago

Loughborough

Don't put any of the new fivers on the menu.

The old ones are fine as far as I'm aware.

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By *he girl with dreadlocksWoman
over a year ago

need to know basis in Wolverhampton

"After promising to host the festive family get together this weekend, my nephew has just informed us that his new girlfriend is vegan. We've got a bag of frozen peas, but does anybody have any fab ideas for party snacks for her that are a bit more exciting? Either easy to make or directly purchaseable suggestions would be most helpful!"

Bag of peas lol love it, my kid is a bloody veggie that's bad enough I feel you lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Bag of peas lol love it, my kid is a bloody veggie that's bad enough I feel you lol "

At least vegetarians eat cheese (I think) so the cheese and pineapple hedgehog would be a winner. The sprout surprise dish I had planned doesn't look viable.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Dust?

I'm sure the supermarkets must do some vegan friendly nibbles now but can't think of any off the top of my head

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Can do raw or cook veg like carrots, cucumber, tender stem brocolis, céleri bâton,....with spicy humous, Or tomato dip

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

You can buy vegan cheese and then you can make a whole host of vegan snacks mini pizza for one hope this helps if in doubt just get the bag of peas out

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

At least vegetarians eat cheese (I think) so the cheese and pineapple hedgehog would be a winner. The sprout surprise dish I had planned doesn't look viable."

I don't want to put a downer on your party, but I don't think the meat eaters are going to enjoy hedgehog either

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Vegan cheese tastes awful

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By *he girl with dreadlocksWoman
over a year ago

need to know basis in Wolverhampton

Bag of peas lol love it, my kid is a bloody veggie that's bad enough I feel for you lol

At least vegetarians eat cheese (I think) so the cheese and pineapple hedgehog would be a winner. The sprout surprise dish I had planned doesn't look viable."

Yes they eat cheese,

she should bring her own food really like you say vegetarians are easily catered for if I was a vegan or had other dietary needs I would take my own food as I'd know it would be a bit of a chore but if it was close family/ friend than yeah I would expect them to be all over that lol but since she isn't married to your nephew yet I wouldn't bother lol.

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By *a Fee VerteWoman
over a year ago

Limbo

Dips .... lots of different dips that everyone can eat, with assorted breads, crackers, nachos, crisps (though watch for dairy on the ingredient list).

Guacamole is dead easy to make and totally vegan as is hummus, to which you can add different flavours like lemon and coriander, onion etc., tomato salsa, spicy aubergine dip, tzatziki (made with non dairy yoghurt).

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By *he girl with dreadlocksWoman
over a year ago

need to know basis in Wolverhampton

Oh I forgot to ask what the hell is sprout surprise????

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dips .... lots of different dips that everyone can eat, with assorted breads, crackers, nachos, crisps (though watch for dairy on the ingredient list).

These are good ideas and everyone will enjoy them too.

Years ago i used to buy something called Sosmix ... i was a vegan and veggie for many years ... it was a dry mixture which i used to roll into small balls and bake .. i loved them and you could add various things to spice them up.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Dips .... lots of different dips that everyone can eat, with assorted breads, crackers, nachos, crisps (though watch for dairy on the ingredient list).

When I looked into vegan food a while ago (out of curiosity) it all seemed rather bland (the people making the guide even referred to it as peasant food) but made more interesting with loads of different dips.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

"Oh I forgot to ask what the hell is sprout surprise???? "

Frozen peas squashed together in the shape of a sprout. The surprise is there are no sprouts in the recipe

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"Oh I forgot to ask what the hell is sprout surprise????

Frozen peas squashed together in the shape of a sprout. The surprise is there are no sprouts in the recipe

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By *he girl with dreadlocksWoman
over a year ago

need to know basis in Wolverhampton

"Oh I forgot to ask what the hell is sprout surprise????

Frozen peas squashed together in the shape of a sprout. The surprise is there are no sprouts in the recipe

Well that's my kind of surprise

lol

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks for all your great ideas so far - Birds Eye veggie fingers is the best we've come up with on our own. The guacamole sounds a good idea as do the mini pizzas.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh I forgot to ask what the hell is sprout surprise???? "

Sprout surprise usually manifests itself a few hours after dinner.

Take a look out of your window mid afternoon, see all those people wandering up and down the street?

They're all having sprout walk...

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By *a Fee VerteWoman
over a year ago

Limbo

It'd also be very easy to make potato, or sweet potato wedges ... toss in a spoon of olive or rapeseed oil before baking, sprinkle with black pepper, paprika, garlic and so on. Homemade falafels are easy - not sure if the supermarket ones have dairy or not, you'd need to check. Linda McCartney frozen sausages are vegan and actually quite tasty IMO, you could do hotdogs ... I think maybe her sausage rolls are too.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Simple just buy in a couple of vegan ready meals sorted!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

If you don't want to get involved with doing too much of your own preparation/cooking from scratch, most Holland and Barretts stock VBites VegiDeli and Cheatin' ranges: everything from meat-free sausages rolls and pigs in blankets, to Cheezly & cranberry bites and mini quiches. Most are clearly labelled as vegan if they are, but a member of staff should be able to help you if you're unsure.

If you have a Lidl near you, their own-brand mince pies are vegan. You could warm some of those up for her and serve them with some Swedish Glace ice cream. (Available in most supermarkets.) If she doesn't like mince pies, there are some branded alternatives that're vegan, like Mr Kipling's apple and blackcurrant pies. (Although watch out, 'cause the just straight up apple ones aren't!)

The other supermarkets' free from ranges aren't bad either, but can be a bit more of a minefield, as they aren't ostensibly for vegans, but more for people with intolerances; so be careful! You might be better off going for something a little more straightforward - like Oreos, for example - if you're after something of the biscuity variety.

Failing that, you could always opt for something simple, like celery and/or peppers and hummus. It can be tough to find other dips that don't have milk in, but making something like your own guac is easy! A lot of flavours of crisps are vegan, and some brands (e.g. Kettle Chips) even label them so. Pringles are also a safe bet now as well, now that they aren't owned by Procter and Gamble any more!

Honestly, I'm sure she'll just be touched that you've gone to any kind of special effort to accommodate her.

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By *ushandkittyCouple
over a year ago

Gloucester

"Can do raw or cook veg like carrots, cucumber, tender stem brocolis, céleri bâton,....with spicy humous, Or tomato dip"

You cruel bastard!!! All those vegetables were living things!!

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By *opsy RogersWoman
over a year ago

London

I don't eat carbs of any kind but I don't expect anyone to cater for my needs, especially at a party where everything is beige and based on carbs.

Crudités and dips for her and everyone should do it.

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By *lue NarwhalMan
over a year ago

Iceland, but Aldi is closer..

Don't panic about catering for vegans, it's not a problem and invariably a lot of normal food is vegan friendly.

Supermarkets do a fair amount of vegan food, also the Asian range (Indian) has a lot of vegan friendly foods.

If you have an Indian food centre nearby, pakoras and vegetable samosas are vegan along with vegetable spring rolls (tsing tao) brand.

Be careful with pre-made sauces as thai chilli sauces may contain fish sauce.

Good luck, and if all else fails, a lettuce leaf will suffice..

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Bag of peas lol love it, my kid is a bloody veggie that's bad enough I feel you lol

At least vegetarians eat cheese (I think) so the cheese and pineapple hedgehog would be a winner. The sprout surprise dish I had planned doesn't look viable."

Not normal cheese, they don't.

Vegans don't eat anything with an animal origin. Cheddar is off the menu.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Honestly, I'm sure she'll just be touched that you've gone to any kind of special effort to accommodate her.

Good stuff, thanks

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

At least vegetarians eat cheese (I think) so the cheese and pineapple hedgehog would be a winner. The sprout surprise dish I had planned doesn't look viable.

I don't want to put a downer on your party, but I don't think the meat eaters are going to enjoy hedgehog either

The hedgehog in question has been on a vegetable-only diet. Does that count?

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By *ike00465Man
over a year ago

Nottingham

So no bj for him if she don't eat meat

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By *he girl with dreadlocksWoman
over a year ago

need to know basis in Wolverhampton

"Oh I forgot to ask what the hell is sprout surprise????

Sprout surprise usually manifests itself a few hours after dinner.

Take a look out of your window mid afternoon, see all those people wandering up and down the street?

They're all having sprout walk..."

Another reason why I hate sprouts lol

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By *ikki ShooterTV/TS
over a year ago

Epsom

Veg stick n humus,

Ready salted chip pea(roasted)

Stuffed mushrooms.

My son has so many allergies he practically a meat eating vegan.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Oh I forgot to ask what the hell is sprout surprise????

Sprout surprise usually manifests itself a few hours after dinner.

Take a look out of your window mid afternoon, see all those people wandering up and down the street?

They're all having sprout walk...

Another reason why I hate sprouts lol"

*Purp

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By *nequeenslutWoman
over a year ago

rugeley

"You can buy vegan cheese and then you can make a whole host of vegan snacks mini pizza for one hope this helps if in doubt just get the bag of peas out

as vegans don't eat any animal or use any animal by products hows this possible

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By *erdita Von TeaseWoman
over a year ago

nottingham

Cous cous salad, crudités and hummus, falafel

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Loads of veggies / breads / garlic chilli oils etc.. and dippy things - and while she's eating them throw the frozen peas at her head for being so irritating!

I say go out to dinner then she can annoy the restaurant staff with her preferences!

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By *rightonsteveMan
over a year ago

Brighton - even Hove!

A potato

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By *rinking-in-laCouple
over a year ago

Bristol

Lock the door?

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

"You can buy vegan cheese and then you can make a whole host of vegan snacks mini pizza for one hope this helps if in doubt just get the bag of peas out

as vegans don't eat any animal or use any animal by products hows this possible "

Because peas don't come from animals??

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By *ittle_brat_evie!!Woman
over a year ago

evesham

At least vegetarians eat cheese (I think) so the cheese and pineapple hedgehog would be a winner. The sprout surprise dish I had planned doesn't look viable.

I don't want to put a downer on your party, but I don't think the meat eaters are going to enjoy hedgehog either

I'd eat hedgehog

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

At least vegetarians eat cheese (I think) so the cheese and pineapple hedgehog would be a winner. The sprout surprise dish I had planned doesn't look viable.

I don't want to put a downer on your party, but I don't think the meat eaters are going to enjoy hedgehog either

I'd eat hedgehog "

We both prefer beaver

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Squeezey peas

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

A nice big plate of "get it your fucking self you strange, strange girl!"

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Also have you asked to see why your nephew is associating with these obviously dangerous and unpredictable people?

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Breaded garlic mushrooms.

Spicy potato wedges.

Vegetable moussaka.

Vegetable tempura.

Vegetable rice.

Vegetable pasta.

Salsa dip.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

The vegan society website provide meal suggestions. Might help. Good luck

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury

There's some Indian party type finger food at Iceland I'm pretty sure are vegan friendly. Tasty too

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

Before going to all this trouble just double check he didn't say 'My new girlfriend is Megan'

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By *lashheartMan
over a year ago

shrewsbury

"Before going to all this trouble just double check he didn't say 'My new girlfriend is Megan'

Lol

Or a Vulcan? Or is that illogical

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

Breaded mushrooms, veg samosas, onion bhajis, baba ganoush, houmous, flatbreads and crudités for dipping, olive tapenade pinwheels, olives, miniature stuffed peppers, artichoke parcels. Just check the ingredients and use oils instead of butter or ghee.

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By *igeiaWoman
over a year ago

Bristol

Ooh, a big pot of vegan chilli. Tortillas, rice, baked spuds as an accompaniment. Lovely! Everyone can enjoy that. And the vegetarians can sprinkle on cheese. And everyone else can then add fried chorizo or bacon pieces.

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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago

Thanks everyone for your useful and not so useful suggestions

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By *ophieslutTV/TS
over a year ago

Central

I'd have lots of salad nibbles, celery, carrot, cucumber etc with salsas and other dips - most people will love them. The food on stores will often state if suitable for vegans and big supermarkets often have separate areas for specialised dietary requirements.

Hot soup is great in the winter and fairly easy to make. It's also filling and nutritious, with good ingredients. Loads of vegetable choices for homemade and all could enjoy it. Check garden herb qualities, to see if the frost hasn't damaged them.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check the ingredients - many animal products are also allergens, and therefore listed in bold.

Although also look out for honey, shellac and E120 (cochineal)

There are vegan versions of all the Christmas favourites; mince pies, christmas pudding etc. usually available from the cheaper stores like Iceland.

As for biscuits, oreos, bourbons, hobnobs are vegan

Swedish Glace is a vegan icecream available from many supermarkets

Sainsburys do their own brand of vegan cheese (in the free-from section), or alternatively look out for Violife (from Waitrose or Tesco)

Vitalite and Pure are well known vegan margarines.

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By *unandbuckCouple
over a year ago

Sheffield

OOOh - Honey, never thought about that, if it's vegan or not.

Looks like it's even a debate in the vegan world, so I'm not going there.

Strange one to think about though.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

"Check the ingredients - many animal products are also allergens, and therefore listed in bold.

Although also look out for honey, shellac and E120 (cochineal)

There are vegan versions of all the Christmas favourites; mince pies, christmas pudding etc. usually available from the cheaper stores like Iceland.

As for biscuits, oreos, bourbons, hobnobs are vegan

Swedish Glace is a vegan icecream available from many supermarkets

Sainsburys do their own brand of vegan cheese (in the free-from section), or alternatively look out for Violife (from Waitrose or Tesco)

Vitalite and Pure are well known vegan margarines.

Very enlightening post! Very useful too as I'm verging on veganism

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By *rMrs_CCouple
over a year ago

Plymouth

Butternut and sweet potato soup for starters using veg stock and onions as the flavouring.

Roasted parsnip, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and mashed pot using soy milk plus a nut roast (check for the V sign on packaging)

Fruit salad or vegan chocolate mousse. Google vegan recipes. There is s few.

Good luck!

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London

Butternut and sweet potato soup for starters using veg stock and onions as the flavouring.

Roasted parsnip, carrot, broccoli, cauliflower and mashed pot using soy milk plus a nut roast (check for the V sign on packaging)

Fruit salad or vegan chocolate mousse. Google vegan recipes. There is s few.

Good luck!"

Holland and Barrett, make sure you dont use quorn and its tougher to get vegan margarine .... as most have buttermilk in.

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By *isaB45Woman
over a year ago

Fabville

Pigs in Blankets?

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By *awandOrderCouple
over a year ago

SW London

"Pigs in Blankets?

Likely to get a very bad reaction from me, for one, although I buy them for my daughter. It's good to respect someone's dietary preferences and/or food allergies

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

I've been told that the chilli heatwave doritos tortilla chips are suitable for vegans if that helps... Serve with humous dips.

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