I am happy to report that all three of the vegan options I brought to my work party last night WERE SUCCESS!
I made Chipotle White Bean Dip from Plant Based on a Budget:
Spinach Artichoke Dip with Garlic Cashew Cream from Glue and Glitter:
And Chewy Ginger-Molasses Cookies by Chloe Coscarelli:
Yep, that is the lonely remaining cookie from the smorgasbord. No one ever wants to be the person to take the last one! So he’s mine, all mine.
As I said, all three of the selections were very well-received. Lots of folks commented on the perfect texture of the cookies and asked for the recipe.
People also seemed to really like the spinach-artichoke dip, and I got quite a few questions about it. This was probably largely due to the fact that I put a sign on the bowl cautioning that it was nut-based, because to the naked omnivore eye, it looks just like a “normal” dairy-based spinach-artichoke dip, and I was worried that someone with a tree nut allergy would assume the dip was safe and be in for a very unpleasant surprise. My lawyerly wheels are always turning, I tell you.
Anyway, I will probably repeat all three for Thanksgiving next week since each of them scores a 4 out of 4 on my recipe evaluation test (cheap, easy, omnivore-approved, and make-ahead). To make it extra-special, I’m planning to serve the spinach-artichoke dip in a bread bowl with the bread pieces available for dipping. I actually kind of wish I were eating that right now…
What are some other fail-proof dishes for bringing to omnivore gatherings?
Have a wonderful weekend! Last one before Thanksgiving!!!
A.Cook in the Making 
I am so glad to hear your omni friends dug my dip! A bread bowl is such a great idea. I may need to do that myself!
How could they not?! It was so good! Thanks again for the stellar recipe 🙂
That’s awesome. I throw all-vegan parties at my house and everyone is always amazed at how good the food can be! Keep on showing people vegan is delicious!!!!
It’s what I live for! 🙂
Oh, I’ve had my eye on Becky’s spinach and artichoke dip! Great idea on the bread bowl. I’m glad that all of your dishes went over well! That always feels good.
Thanks Cadry! I’m glad too…it has given me a much-needed confidence boost leading up to Thanksgiving with my husband’s omnivore family. They tend to be pretty reluctant about trying vegan food, but fingers crossed!