First they made more than 100 delicious vegan sandwiches. Then they taught us how to bake with whole grains. Now Celine Steen and Tamasin Noyes have teamed up again to show us how to make delicious bite-sized eats with their newest title, Vegan Finger Foods.
Featuring more than 100 finger-friendly recipes than span from from sweet to savory, elegant to casual and simple to decadent, VFF has something for everyone. Celine’s gorgeous photos grace every few pages of the book, making it delight to look at as well as an inspiration to cook from. As with their previous titles, Tami and Celine have included helpful icons with each recipe that indicate whether it is quick & easy, make ahead and/or has gluten-free potential.
What I love most about VFF is the endless creativity and care that’s clearly been put into each recipe. Something magical happens when Tami and Celine put their heads together to create a cookbook, and it’s always a joy to see what they come up with. From pulled jackfruit mini tacos to black forest jars to corn fritters with tomato-thyme gravy and portobello BLTs, there is something for every taste preference and occasion!
I decided to try VFF’s Better Buckeye recipe first which produced an amazing melt-in-your-mouth texture with a subtle hint of cinnamon that was perfectly finished off with a twirl of melted chocolate and a sprinkle of sea salt. Since I loved them so much I’m excited that they’ve not only agreed to let me share the recipe here, but are also offering a free copy of Vegan Finger Foods through this post!
To enter, just leave in the comments section your favorite finger food and I’ll randomly choose the winner on May 18. Please leave in your comment your email or some way to contact you in case you are the winner. Shipping is limited to US and Canada only. Good luck!
Congratulations to Tina, winner of this giveaway!
PrintBetter Buckeyes
- Yield: 12 buckeyes
Description
Published by Fair Winds Press, 2014.
Buckeyes are a tradition in Ohio, but we opted to update them. We reduced the amount of sugar, so ours aren’t cloyingly sweet, and added puffed rice cereal for a surprising crunch! While we were at it, we added a bit of cinnamon, too, because peanut butter loves cinnamon. And so do we.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons (28 g) vegan butter
- 1/2 cup (128 g) no-stir creamy peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- 1/2 cup (60 g) powdered sugar, sifted
- 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 tablespoon (15 ml) vegan milk, if needed
- 3/4 cup (23 g) natural puffed rice cereal
- 3/4 cup (132 g) vegan semisweet chocolate chips
- Kosher sea salt, to garnish
Instructions
- Line a rimmed baking sheet with wax paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Using a hand mixer, cream the butter, peanut butter, and vanilla in a medium-size bowl. Mix in the powdered sugar and cinnamon. The mixture may be slightly crumbly. Add up to 1 tablespoon (15 ml) milk, if needed, to make an easy-to-form dough that is the consistency of very thick frosting. Using your hands, mix in the cereal.
- Put the mixture into the freezer for 15 minutes (up to 45 minutes), until the mixture is firm enough to shape easily. Roll into 12 balls, using 1 tablespoon (20 g) of dough per ball. Place the balls on the baking sheet, and refrigerate while melting the chocolate chips; they can also be frozen for 30 minutes to help them firm up, if necessary.
- Using a double boiler, melt the chocolate chips over simmering water, stirring constantly.
- Remove the buckeye balls from the refrigerator. Stick a toothpick into a buckeye ball, and dip into the chocolate mixture to nearly cover, but still leaving a bit of the dough exposed to look like a buckeye. Return to the baking sheet, and repeat with the remaining balls. Sprinkle each with a pinch of salt. Â Refrigerate for 30 minutes, or until the chocolate is set. Store in the refrigerator in an airtight container for up to 1 week.
Notes
- It’s important to use no-stir peanut butter here (brands vary), or you’ll need to dramatically  increase the sugar to get the right texture.
- If you don’t have a double boiler, see the alternative method in the Nutty Caramel Chocolate Bites (page 141).
Vegan Zlatan says
Fried potstickers, creamy sushi rolls, or whatever with potatoes will make me a happy vegan. Email is found on my Blogger account.
Tina says
Looks like a great book! I love simple chips and hummus.. but those buckeyes look amazing too! yegtina@gmail.com
Stefania Citelli says
My favorite finger food is mushrooms filled with quinoa and herbs. When I make these at parties they are always a success.
email: citellis@gmail.com
Elizabeth says
Would dipping one's finger into the peanut butter jar count? Ok, I can be demure and use a butter knife to slather peanut butter on celery sticks sometimes.
Anonymous says
Try as I might, I can never leave chips and salsa uneaten. It's the simple things in life, right? rudegirlren@gmail.com
Elizabeth says
I'm gonna go with Buckeyes – this version looks amazing! elizabethbrion@gmail.com
Beth says
Oops, forgot to leave my email — bethvrabel@gmail.com
Beth says
Chips and guacamole!! Yum!!! 🙂 Thanks for doing the review and giveaway!
Laura C. says
Mini pizzas using tortillas as a base. We cut the tortillas into triangles, prebake them a bit, then load them up with pizza toppings and put them back in the oven. A favorite xmas eve appetizer in front of the fire. lsc803@gmail.com
Lizzie Bordello says
Whoa, those Buckeyes look fantastic!! As for my favorite finger food…probably gonna have to go with the classic hummus and pitas! 🙂
Chelsea Ortiz says
Either fried eggplant like from tapas restaurants or fried mushrooms!
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rika@vm says
I love something cheesy and creamy in my finger foods, it's hard to list a favorite.
Guinness Girl says
Without hesitation, Chips and Guacamole!
Bobbie {the vegan crew} says
Pita bread and hummus is one of my (many) favorites! You can't go wrong with a classic! 🙂
bobbie @ thevegancrew.com
Elizabeth Cavin Urquhart says
Favorite finger food is definitely hazelnut spread and salted pretzels. Or chips and salsa!
Adriane says
I love chips and dip! Any kind of dip is great!
Corrine Greenfield says
French fries made from regular potatoes, sweet potatoes and other veggies! corrine.greenfield at facebook.com
Susan Furlong says
Vege street tacos!
Susan@crookedcarrot.com
Matthew Jay says
My favorite finger food is bruschetta! Endlessly customizable, and plenty to share at get-togethers. It's almost bruschetta season…
susan says
I love peanut butter balls,peanut butter cups and nachos.Lilstr323@aol.com
Lydia Claire says
I don't know if it counts as a finger food per se but I love vegan nachos! You can always contact me at owsla@facebook.com.
Ashley says
Chips and guacamole! Thanks for the giveaway! ammauceri@gmail.com 🙂
Tess S. says
Does sushi count as a finger food? If so, avocado sushi is an easy winner, if not I have to go with Devilish Potatoes from PPK. So yummy! tessbrianna {at} gmail
Anonymous says
Anything I can pick up is my favorite finger food. Karen (britspit2ATgmailDOTcom)
lmcteer says
Guacamole or stuffed mushrooms! sorry missed the contact part, as i was salvating too much starting at the buckeyes. contact me through vegsarasota.com 🙂 ~Liz!
Shannon Hickman says
Finger foods…hmm…I love veggies/crackers/chips with hummus. That has to be my all-time favorite. But I would love to expand my horizons. I think when you are hosting a party or get-together that it's great to have plenty of sweet and savory finger foods around. Plus, what a better way to get people to go vegan than to offer them delicious treats?
Lisa Hochstetler says
my favorite finger food is crostini with anything on it-lhochan@aol.com
Jacky DLT says
Buckeyes are up there! jacquelyndelatorre at gmail dot com
hardcorecondor says
My favorite finger food is dehydrated sweet potato chips and nut butters – way too addicting!
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Veg-In-Training says
Do I really have to pick ONE finger food? If so, any kind of french fry will make me swoon! Thanks for the giveaway. I love all things finger food.
Terri Cole says
My favorite finger food is spring rolls with peanut sauce. gaia (at) cinci (dot) rr (dot) com
Cole Sarar says
Stuffed mushrooms! cole sarar at gmail dot com.
Aimee B. says
I'd have to say nachos with lots of guacamole would be my favorite finger food. Thank you for the opportunity. 🙂 aimeesavon@hotmail.com
Stephanie Jordan says
My favorite finger food is babaganoush. I look forward to this new cookbook. Drj98@me.com
Vegan in Boston says
I have never had a buckeye, but this makes me want to try them out!! Oy, I have so many favorite finger foods. If we are going actual food, then mozz sticks (vegan of course), potato skins. If we are going sweets, peanut butter balls and fudge!
farmersmarketvegan says
I love me some cheezy kale chips! ali.seiter@gmail.com
Katia says
Samosas with green tomato chutney! katiac@gmail.com
Anonymous says
My fav is fried cheese. Wish i had a good vegan recipe. jillnipper@yahoo.com
Annette&Bob says
I love popcorn. I am a new(ish) vegan, so I would love to get more ideas on things to serve!
Jennifer Feintuck says
Hard to choose a fave, but these buckeyes would be one! jenniferleighp@gmail.com
Kyleigh says
Looks amazing!! My fave finger food – potato skins!!! nikkidemon@hotmail.com
leigh58 says
Could've used this book to come up with an interesting (and easy) vegan appetizer to bring to an omnivore party last weekend. Love hummus/guacamole/bean dip but not enough wow factor. Settled for artichoke tapenade in puff pastry pinwheels….meh.
Agree with all the salty/crunchy suggestions listed above but popcorn with nooch heads the list.
Anonymous says
My favorite finger food? Probably veggie pate on toast points… Goes really well with a nice glass of wine!
calicokarmi@yahoo.com
Anonymous says
ugh, french fries… so hard to say no to! thank you! rhonnajerauld@gmail.com
Unknown says
Sandwiches with Justin's vanilla almond nut butter or PB& Co's dark chocolate dreams (chocolate peanut butter)!!
My email address is theautumndandelion@gmail.com
Joey L says
Carrot sticks and sriracha hummus. Perfect combination of sweet and spicy.
becauseiwantit@gmail.com
Val Jackson says
My favorite finger food has got to be taquitos dipped in a avocado salsa! I'm really excited for this book because I agree that Celine and Tami are an amazing duo!
kelly g. says
Does pizza count? No? I'll go with frozen banana slices covered in sweet peanut butter and chocolate then! 🙂
kelly.garbato -at- gmail -dot- com.
Angie Kasten says
I love just about any type of vegetarian phyllo finger food! Mushroom bundles, mini spanakopita, wrapped brie with fruit or goat cheese with caramelized onions…..mmmmm…
Jenni (aka Vegyogini) says
My favorite finger food is fruit, specifically blueberries! Thank you for the giveaway.
sarahhhhhh says
veggies and hummus!
CeCe says
Chik'n Nuggets with chipotle dipping sauce..yummy goodness!
Hannah says
My mum's rosemary, garlic and lemon-marinated olives.
Jill H says
Chips, veggies, anything and guacamole! As far as I'm concerned, avocados are their own food group 🙂 jill@pbarts.com
Casie Kersey says
Jalapeno poppers!
Megan says
I've gotten on the cauliflower buffalo wing train and I don't think I want to get off.
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T.M. says
I suppose my favorite is hummus and chips but I bet that I'll have lots more with this book. Thanks for the chance!
lockesdaydreams@aol.com
Em says
Chips and dip of any kind.
Alice says
My favorite finger food is mushroom puff pastry bites with tarragon and cashew cream. They're a lot of work to make, but totally worth it!
taytay says
I'm totally addicted to cauliflower buffalo wings…yumm!!!
tdaras@hotmail.com
Christina says
Buckeyes are probably my favorite finger food!
cmkampel@gmail.com
yennyb says
my favorite finger food is baby carrots and guacamole!
Kat Bell says
My favorite finger food? Definite nachos. I would eat nachos all day every day if I could.
email: apollymi @ gmail.com
Anonymous says
My favorite finger food is popcorn with whatever I feel like seasoning it with!
Amy
E-mail address: amy.sukhov@yahoo.com
Basht says
My favorite finger food… probably nachos or veggies with a spicy peanut butter and coconut milk dip. Thank you!!! bashtinyourhead@hotmail.com
Anonymous says
Anything with hummus or avocado, two of my favorites. dalstarr@yaoo.com
Cadry's Kitchen says
Oh, I can't wait to get my hands on this cookbook! Vegan Sandwiches Save the Day is one of my all-time favorite cookbooks. These ladies know how to create some culinary magic!
My favorite finger food is bruschetta. When tomatoes are in season, there's nothing better than fresh tomatoes and balsamic on garlicky toast.
ania says
Love a great white bean dip — easy to make and really tasty! Although I have to say, that my husband who is from Ohio would love to get his hands on those buckeyes!
Anonymous says
Mini potato skins with avocado and pico de gallo are my favorite finger food to serve at parties. Easy to make and delicious! YUM!! sedria1020@gmail.com
Shannon @ Yup, it's Vegan says
Pita chips and hummus will always be my favorite finger food 🙂 thanks for offering the giveaway! The buckeyes look delicious.