Easy festive vegan hors d'oeurves

This is a crazy time of year for Soap the Earth. Lots of gift baskets to make up and send out, so haven't had much time to post. However it's Christmas Eve and I'm going to a party, so what to take.

Something quick and easy of course, but also yummy, vegan and gluten free.

Easy!

Vegan cream cheese served with jalapeno jelly on top and crackers. It's festive and delicious, and gooey bean and cheese dip!

The cream cheese dish takes about 3 minutes, so your not going to have to worry about slaving over a hot stove for hours before your party.

Vegan cream cheese and jalapenos

There are quite a few vegan cream cheeses on the market, any will do.

I tub of cream cheese, take out of tub and place on a plate, or better still, a small dish with a lip to it, so the jelly doesn't spill onto your crackers.

I jar of jalapeno jelly. I sometimes make my own, but didn't have time this year. The jelly's on the market are a tad too sweet for me, so

add a couple of tsp of rice or apple cider vinegar to the jelly and 1 or 2  finely chopped fresh jalapenos, depending on your taste and 1/2 tsp salt.

Place some jelly on top of your cream cheese and arrange crackers around the platter.

Cheesy vegan bean dip

Chop
1 small onion
1 jalapeno
3 cloves of garlic

saute in a pan with a couple of tablespoons of olive oil

add
1 can re fried beans 3 to 4 tablespoons of vegan cream cheese
1/2 cup of vegan shredded Cheddar cheese
2 tablespoon of hot sauce (more or less depending on your taste)
1 tsp salt

Place all ingredients in blender, blend until smooth.
Adjust seasoning.

Place in a oven proof bowl and bake until warmed through, about 10 minutes.

Serve with chips.

Happy Holidays from our family to yours.