Dinner Party Vegan Recipes for American Kitchens
Impressive vegan dinner party recipes that can be partially prepared ahead, plated elegantly and confidently served to mixed (vegan and non-vegan) guests without apology.
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73 recipes - all adapted for American kitchens with cup/ounce measurements and °F temperatures.
Vegan Lasagne
Serves 6 · Prep 30 minutes
#lentil#tomato#pasta
Vegan Thai Green Curry
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#coconut#tofu#lemongrass
Creamy Mushroom Risotto
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#mushroom#rice#white wine
Miso Glazed Aubergine (Nasu Dengaku)
Serves 2 · Prep 5 minutes
#aubergine#miso#rice
Tofu Katsu Curry
Serves 2 · Prep 15 minutes
#tofu#panko#curry sauce
Mushroom Stroganoff
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#mushroom#creamy#paprika
Vegan Shakshuka
Serves 2 · Prep 10 minutes
#tomato#tofu#brunch
Vegan Victoria Sponge
Serves 8 slices · Prep 20 minutes
#cake#buttercream#jam
Vegan Caesar Dressing
Serves 1 jar (≈250 ml) · Prep 10 minutes
#cashew#caper#garlic
Roasted Cauliflower Steaks with Romesco
Serves 2 · Prep 10 minutes
#cauliflower#romesco#almond
No-Bake Vegan Cheesecake
Serves 10 slices · Prep 20 minutes
#cashew#cheesecake#no-bake
Aquafaba Chocolate Mousse
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#chocolate#aquafaba#two-ingredient
Moroccan Chickpea Tagine
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#chickpea#apricot#ras el hanout
Vegan Scones
Serves 8 scones · Prep 15 minutes
#scone#afternoon tea#jam
Vegan Chocolate Cake
Serves 12 slices · Prep 25 minutes
#chocolate#celebration#ganache
Vegan Tikka Masala
Serves 4 · Prep 20 minutes
#tofu#tomato#cream
Pea and Mint Risotto
Serves 4 · Prep 5 minutes
#pea#mint#risotto
Mushroom Wellington
Serves 6 · Prep 30 minutes
#mushroom#puff-pastry#showstopper
Vegan Moussaka
Serves 6 · Prep 25 minutes
#aubergine#lentil#bechamel
Vegan Paella
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#rice#saffron#paella
Aubergine Parmigiana
Serves 4 · Prep 20 minutes
#aubergine#tomato#baked
Vegetable Biryani
Serves 6 · Prep 25 minutes
#rice#biryani#spiced
Black Dal (Dal Makhani)
Serves 6 · Prep 10 minutes
#lentil#black-urad#daal
Tempeh Rendang
Serves 4 · Prep 20 minutes
#tempeh#rendang#coconut
Tempeh Satay with Peanut Sauce
Serves 4 · Prep 20 minutes
#tempeh#satay#peanut
Leek and Potato Gratin
Serves 6 · Prep 20 minutes
#leek#potato#gratin
Mushroom and Ale Pie
Serves 4 · Prep 20 minutes
#mushroom#ale#pie
Vegan Gyoza
Serves 4 · Prep 40 minutes
#gyoza#dumpling#Japanese
Asparagus Soup
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#asparagus#spring#soup
Watercress Soup
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#watercress#soup#peppery
Gazpacho
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#tomato#chilled#gazpacho
Chilled Cucumber and Dill Soup
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#cucumber#dill#chilled
Vietnamese Summer Rolls
Serves 4 · Prep 30 minutes
#summer-roll#Vietnamese#rice-paper
Broccoli and Vegan Stilton Soup
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#broccoli#stilton#soup
Patatas Bravas
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#potato#Spanish#tapas
Crispy Smashed Potatoes
Serves 4 · Prep 5 minutes
#potato#crispy#side
Roasted Asparagus with Lemon
Serves 4 · Prep 5 minutes
#asparagus#roasted#spring
Mashed Potato with Crispy Shallots
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#mash#potato#shallot
Roasted Beetroot with Orange and Thyme
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#beetroot#orange#roasted
Hasselback Potatoes
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#potato#hasselback#crispy
Chestnut and Herb Stuffing
Serves 8 · Prep 15 minutes
#stuffing#chestnut#herb
Green Beans with Toasted Almonds
Serves 4 · Prep 5 minutes
#green-beans#almond#French
Vegan Potato Dauphinoise
Serves 6 · Prep 20 minutes
#potato#dauphinoise#cream
Slow-Roasted Cherry Tomatoes
Serves 4 · Prep 5 minutes
#tomato#roasted#slow
Vegan Niçoise Salad
Serves 4 · Prep 20 minutes
#niçoise#French#summer
Beetroot and Orange Salad
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#beetroot#orange#walnut
Roasted Squash and Rocket Salad
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#squash#rocket#pomegranate
Grilled Peach and Rocket Salad
Serves 4 · Prep 5 minutes
#peach#rocket#balsamic
Vegan Caprese Salad
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#tomato#caprese#basil
Artichoke Heart and Olive Salad
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#artichoke#olive#Greek
Vegan Carrot Cake
Serves 12 · Prep 20 minutes
#carrot#cake#cream-cheese
Rosemary and Olive Focaccia
Serves 12 · Prep 10 minutes
#focaccia#rosemary#olive
Vegan Cheese Crackers
Serves 40 · Prep 10 minutes
#cracker#cheese#nutritional-yeast
Vegan Tiramisu
Serves 8 · Prep 20 minutes
#tiramisu#coffee#Italian
Coconut Panna Cotta with Mango
Serves 6 · Prep 10 minutes
#panna-cotta#coconut#mango
Vegan Sticky Toffee Pudding
Serves 8 · Prep 20 minutes
#sticky-toffee#dates#British
Vegan Banoffee Pie
Serves 10 · Prep 20 minutes
#banoffee#banana#caramel
Vegan Chocolate Tart
Serves 10 · Prep 20 minutes
#chocolate#tart#ganache
Mango Sorbet
Serves 6 · Prep 5 minutes
#sorbet#mango#frozen
Vegan Eton Mess
Serves 6 · Prep 20 minutes
#Eton-mess#strawberry#cream
Vegan Lemon Tart
Serves 8 · Prep 20 minutes
#lemon#tart#French
Vegan Chocolate Fondant
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#fondant#chocolate#molten
Vegan Crème Brûlée
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#creme-brulee#coconut#French
Stuffed Medjool Dates
Serves 12 · Prep 15 minutes
#dates#almond#chocolate
Vegan Onion Bhajis
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#bhaji#onion#Indian
Vegan Spring Rolls
Serves 6 · Prep 30 minutes
#spring-roll#Chinese#crispy
Tomato Bruschetta
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#bruschetta#tomato#Italian
Vegetable Pakoras
Serves 4 · Prep 15 minutes
#pakora#Indian#fritter
Spiced Roasted Mixed Nuts
Serves 8 · Prep 5 minutes
#nuts#roasted#spiced
Radicchio and Walnut Salad
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#radicchio#walnut#bitter
Vegan Baked Alaska
Serves 8 · Prep 30 minutes
#baked-alaska#meringue#ice-cream
Rhubarb and Custard Fool
Serves 4 · Prep 10 minutes
#rhubarb#fool#custard
Black Olive Tapenade
Serves 8 · Prep 5 minutes
#tapenade#olive#French
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