Sunday, June 21st is Father’s Day and serving a special meal – prepared with Dad in mind – is a great way to celebrate. This family-friendly vegan menu will please kiddos and adults alike, with a trio of festive appetizers, two delicious plant-based burgers to choose from, a chilled salad duo, and a few refreshing beverage ideas. For Dad’s dessert? Choose from my show-stopping chocolate cupcakes, a pretty peach tart, or vegan banana pie! Mix-and-match these summer favorites for a yummy, celebratory meal!
FUN APPETIZERS
My husband loves these little pizza squares! These adorable little pizzas make a real hit at any party you are hosting and can be served as an appetizer or as a main course offering. Change up the toppers with whatever your family (and Dad!) likes, and you have a perfect mini-pizza recipe for everyone!
Dad will love this guacamole! Just a few ingredients whip together in five minutes to make an appetizing avocado dip!
My husband kept asking, “Why don’t you make Vegan Potato Skins? Everyone will love them!” Tender potato skins filled to the brim with veggies and vegan cheese make crowd pleasing fare. YUM!
BURGER CHOICES
Here is an easy and delicious way to serve a great-tasting vegan burger. When paired with a whole-grain bun, this Mushroom-Nut Burger has a hearty texture and robust taste that stands in magnificently for the meat-based version.
For a vegan and gluten-free burger, for Dad’s day, choose this hearty recipe. Protein-rich black beans, are combined with walnuts, rolled oats and some snazzy spices to create this delicious Rockin’ Black Bean Burger that stands front and center for an easy and satisfying summer meal.
SALAD DUO
My husband loves this potato salad so much that I just had to name it after him. A real “Dad-pleaser,” this spud classic uses tender red potatoes, combined with crisp carrots and crunchy celery all coated in a sassy vegan mayonnaise sauce.
This is a delicious spring or summertime twist on my “go-to” green salad. I serve some version of this festive salad whenever I have company over. Sweet, fresh raspberries combine beautifully with the tangy balsamic dressing. Be sure to add the dressing right before you serve it so the berries stay firm and the greens are crisp.
DESSERT IDEAS
This pretty tart beautifully showcases a sweet southern fruit favorite. Plump, ripe peaches are nestled in a layer of luscious vegan lemon cream, all cradled in my Crisp Pecan-Oat Pie Crust. It’s a jazzylicious dessert for Dad!
Wow! That’s the reaction you’ll get when you serve these divine Vegan Chocolate Cupcakes. Packed with plenty of bold, chocolate flavor and topped with a decadent cashew-based frosting, no one will ever know that they are vegan and gluten-free!
If you’re seeking a delicious vegan, oil-free, and gluten free dessert for Dad, then this easy-to-prepare, plant-based pie makes an excellent choice! The creamy filling features tofu, tahini, and fresh bananas, all cradled in a tasty raisin, oat, seed and date crust. YUM!
REFRESHING BEVERAGES
Serve this cool and refreshing lemonade for Dad’s special meal. It’s a sweet twist on an American classic.
Here’s a is a refreshing way to serve a summer afternoon sip or to greet your guests for Dad’s special party!
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