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Vegan Dinner Parties
I mentioned in another newsletter that it's the year of the dinner party, and I meant it. I honestly can't think of a better way to share the tastiness of vegan food, and have a great time doing it. Breaking (vegan) bread with friends and family does more than display how tasty vegan food is, it shows how easy, yummy, and fun veganism is. Culinary activism, baby! Who can complain about deprivation when you serve them a big plate of Creamy Stuffed Jumbo Shells with Soy Chorizo and Veggies? Who can whine about lack of deliciousness when eating Zucchini Garbanzo Tacos With Caramelized Onions? Nobody worth knowing, that's who! And if you really want to blow minds, you'll serve Cheesy Lasagna, the perfect food for any and all occasions. I know I talk about it a lot but seriously, bury me in one.

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The Pink Lady
What's a better way to start out a vegan dinner party than with a cocktail? Um, there's none. With drink in hand, people loosen up and start to mingle. The key is to serve a drink with enough kick to get them talking, but not so much that dinner is abandoned for a game of naked Twister. Unless you're into that—no judgement here! I've veganized the classic Pink Lady cocktail because it's festive and frankly, addictive. Serve these up when your guests arrive, and move on to wine or beer with dinner. Unless you're really into that naked Twister idea.

What You Need:

1 cup ice
1-1/2 ounces gin
1/4 ounce grenadine
3/4 ounce simple syrup
1 ounce coconut milk

What You Do:

In a cocktail shaker, place all ingredients and shake well. Strain into a martini glass, and serve with a smile. You're the perfect host, after all.

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