Recipe highlights
My Party-Ready Picks: Vegan Dips, Snacks and Sweet Bites
I’m sharing six recipes for a friendly October gathering, from creamy peanut dip to chocolate treats with Halloween sprinkles.

Kathy Patalsky
Editor, Finding Vegan · Oct 6, 2026




My favorite kind of fall get-together starts with a few share plates and something chocolatey. For this week's highlights, I’m bringing six recipes from my kitchen to the party, with savory snacks, a creamy dip and a little Halloween fun.
Double Chocolate Chip Cookies
My Double Chocolate Chip Cookies lead the sweet snack plate with fudgy centers, melty chocolate chips and crunchy walnuts. Get the recipe →
Mushroom Queso-dillas with Chunky Guacamole
My Mushroom Queso-dillas pair toasted tortilla triangles filled with mushrooms, spinach and vegan queso with chunky guacamole. Get the recipe →
Easy Peanut Sauce
My Easy Peanut Sauce brings a smooth, creamy dip to the table for sharing with vegetables. Get the recipe →
Easy English Muffin Pizzas
My Easy English Muffin Pizzas offer mini portions topped with tomato sauce, melted vegan cheese and little cubes of vegan pepperoni. Get the recipe →
Classic Falafel
My Classic Falafel adds crispy bites with browned edges and bright green chickpea-and-parsley centers to a savory share plate. Get the recipe →
Vegan Halloween Peanut Butter Cups
My Vegan Halloween Peanut Butter Cups bring creamy peanut butter centers and festive sprinkles to an October treat plate; for more gathering inspiration, I invite you to browse recipes on Finding Vegan. Get the recipe →
