On 2007-02-23, Tawse4Me > wrote:

> I am going to a party and need to make a vegan appetizer platter.
> Something that can be put on a plate maybe on crackers or something...
> and has good flavor. There will be about 40 people at the party. Any
> help is appreciated! Thank you!

Some sort of lentil / walnut pate would be great with bread or crackers.
A quick web search turned up a number of recipes for me.

I'm a big fan of olive tapenade... this one is always a hit for me...
use good quality olives (I usually use a mix of kalamata and either
nicoise or black oil cured)

Olive Tapenade

4 oz pitted black olives drained
4 oz. oil-cured greek olives pitted and drained
1/3 cup capers, drained
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 tsp dried thyme
1 tbsp dijon mustard
fresh lemon juice
freshly ground black pepper to taste
3 tbsp minced fresh parsley
1 baguette, diagonally sliced, with garlic, toasted


puree olives in blender. Add capers, garlic, thyme, and mustard. Puree
until smooth. Put mixture into a mixing bowl. Add lemon juice and
pepper.
Stir in parsley. Serve with garlic toast.

---from Vegetarian Times Cookbook.

I don't follow it too strictly, but it's a good guide.

You can also find recipes for other types of tapenade using sun dried
tomatoes, green olives, and other interesting stuff.

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