Vegan Party Planning

Introduction: How to Throw a Vegan Dinner Party





Let's be honest, dinner parties can seem overwhelming, especially when you're adding veganism to the mix.




Knowing what to serve, how much food to make, how to time the recipes so that everything comes out hot and delicious, and making sure that you and your guests have a good time is probably enough to make you want to close this book but wait!




Throwing a vegan dinner party is easier than you may think, and what's more, it's an opportunity to spend quality time in a cozy environment, while sharing delicious food with the people you love.




Doesn't that sound nice? Even just writing that sentence made me feel more at ease.




And it's true, that's all entertaining is. It's not a performance. You don't have to have the perfect space or expert culinary skills, though I will share practical tips for making your home feel inviting and cozy in this book. There's also eight completely vegan menus with decor ideas, grocery lists, and a realistic schedule to make hosting a vegan dinner party a breeze. Because unlike having dinner at a restaurant, entertaining at home means you can customize the experience to your liking. From the food, to the music to the little details like candles and table settings, you can create a memorable experience that is uniquely you.




My intention when hosting a dinner party is connection. And I keep that intention front of mind throughout the entire process. It informs how I set the table to optimize for relaxed, natural conversation. It helps me to decide which recipes to prepare and what kinds of little details I can include to make my guests feel especially welcome and valued. It also allows me to stay calm if things don't go according to plan. The goal is not perfection, it's connection. So I remind myself of this intention and it allows me to stay cool, have fun, and

Nicole Vranjican is a full-time recipe developer and YouTuber living in Los Angeles, California. As a lover of vegan food and a big believer in the idea that creating meaningful change in the world can start with what we put on our plates, Nicole set out to help others see that veganism can be simple, practical, and delicious by sharing weekly vegan recipes videos on her YouTube channel "Nikki Vegan." Through her blog and social media accounts, Nicole shares grocery halls, healthy lifestyle tips, and simple entertaining ideas to help her readers imagine a world where our hopes for good health, improved animal welfare, and a thriving planet can begin with one plant-based meal at a time. Visit NikkiVegan.com for more information.

"In recipe developer/YouTuber Vranjican's debut cookbook, colorfully vivid pictures and mouthwatering recipes are at the heart of this detailed book on entertaining for vegans. Whether readers are vegan themselves or want to create an accommodating spread for vegan friends and family, the suggestions and menu plans highlighted throughout the book are a step-by-step guide to hosting a warm and inviting party for all guests. For insecure party planners, the book's shopping lists and suggestions for dressing up a table will be highly valuable; they're also good for the reader who just likes to be organized. Vranjican takes the cookbook to the next level by breaking it into geographical themes-'Summer in Italy,' 'Greek Night,' and 'Passport to Paris,' to name a few-with fun serving suggestions and a detailed schedule for party day in each section. Whether they're vegan because of ethical views or eat a largely plant-based diet for health reasons, readers will find recipes and ideas that suit them and their party-planning needs in Vranjican's book. A delightful and helpful book with plenty to offer party planners that will also appeal to readers wanting to try some new vegan recipes."
-Elizabeth Majka, Library Journal