I was not compensated for this post. I received cheese from Punk Rawk Labs in exchange for this review; all opinions are entirely my own.
I haven’t eaten a piece of meat since 1997 (at least, not to my knowledge anyway) and have over the years figured out a meal plan that is for the most part both healthy and nutritious. Something that I have noticed, however, is that meat eaters always freak out when they’re hosting me for a dinner party. Or a holiday like Thanksgiving. Here’s a little secret: I’ve never left the table hungry. Sure, some days I’m filling up on salads and sides, but I eat what I eat because thankfully I’m not picky.
That said, I decided to dedicate today’s post to a really yummy fixin’ anyone can serve next Thursday. This recipe has been adapted from Vegan Nook (click here for more details) and it will be a HUGE hit for any vegan/veggie or meathead. Promise 🙂
What you’ll need:
1/2 package Smart Dogs or other vegan hot dog (I used Whole Foods brand)
1 package organic crescent roll dough (Immaculate brand is delicious and fluffy!)
1 jar of Shishito Gold Mustard from Punk Rawk Labs for dippin’
What you’ll do:
Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Roll out the dough into triangles as instructed on the package. Cut the dogs in half and place each inside the doughy triangles. Fold the dough around the dog so it hugs (make your piggies snuggly!). Arrange on a cookie sheet (I like to use parchment paper but use your discretion) and bake until golden brown (roughly 12-16 minutes). Let cool, dip in mustard, and eat. Enjoy!
I wasn’t sure what to think about the Shishito Gold mustard before I received it. Maybe it was the “made with mushrooms” part, but I’m not kidding when I say that it’s absolutely delicious. And it doesn’t taste remotely like mushrooms, in case you were curious 🙂 It’s an earthy blend reminiscent of horseradish (yes, it will clear out your sinuses!) and a very sharp mustard. It was made to complement the Cashew of the Woods Nutmilk cheese, which I like to eat on my own from the package because I am a weirdo. This stuff is very addicting and perfect for daytime, guilt-free snacking. This particular cheese is flavored with button, crimini, and shiitake mushrooms, black and white truffles, celeriac, and white pepper–all high-quality ingredients that pair incredibly well together in this soft cheese.
If your family is like mine (awkward, loud, sometimes obnoxious, always hungry) this would be a prefect icebreaker to get the party started. Set it and forget it and then watch family members swarm. Also if your family is like mine you’ll have an uncle who never got over the fact that you are a vegetarian and likes to remind you that all of your food is made with meat (lol). Gotta love family, right?
Due to the success of my previous Valentine’s Day vegan cheese giveaway (which received more than 800 entries), I’m excited to announce that I will be giving away another vegan cheese sampler pack from Punk Rawk Labs! AND!!! If you use code PIXIE50 at checkout, you’ll receive $5 off your first order! Score! Good luck to all and if you’re serving up any veggie sides at your Thanksgiving, I’d love to know about them! Leave them in the comments below.
I’ve never tried vegan cheese before. I’ll have to give it a shot sometime.
The world is overflowing with wonderful foods that don’t contain meat so it’s hard to understand the panic hostesses get when they learn you’re vegetarian. But they do. Like you, I can graze easily among side-dishes and be happy. The problem arises, I believe, because of culture. Because most people assume the central dish of a meal must be meat, they fail to consider the innumerable alternatives. That’s sad for several reasons, not least of which is overlooking the wide array of delicious non-meat meals out there. The best part of become vegetarian for me was how it stimulated me to explore food and cuisine. There’s so much to eat!
I love the idea of the smart dogs and roll ups – definitely trying that this year.
Oh — and I already love Punk Rawk cheeses! 🙂
This was the same company you worked with earlier this year, was it not? Or something similar?
I’ve been to dinners before and seen hosts panic over what to have for any visiting vegetarians. It’s not that difficult at all to accommodate, really.
The cheese looks DELISH. 🙂
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Definitely the mushroom one!
I’m not a vegetarian or vegan and don’t travel much in circles with them, but I love having options to serve. Thanks for these recipes!
I never tried vegan cheese either, but I love all the options. I will look more into this as a close family friend is vegan and will probably be visiting us for Thanksgiving! So, thank you for the recipes! xxx
The Cashew Herb cheese sounds really good. I’d put that at the top of my list of new foods to try.
The Cashew of the Woods cheese sounds really intriguing! I’d love to try that.
Wonderful giveaway!! Thanks for sharing! <3 – http://www.domesticgeekgirl.com
That nutmilk cheese sounds awesome! I’m vegetarian, slowly moving towards a more plant-based lifestyle.
Cashew of the Woods sound beyond decadent, and it’s made with all the ingredients I love most!
I really want to try the Cashew Smoked!
When I think of vegetarianism, I I think about how it’s something can do! In terms of hosting and even participating. I struggle with veganism, though.
I LOVE pigs in a blanket, so any twist on it makes me happy.
I really want to try the Cashew of the Woods!
I’d love to try the smoky flavor!
Wow! Thanks so much for this awesome giveaway. My fiancé and I have been enjoying the cheese for several days. This was my first experience with nut milk cheese and it’s SO delicious! Punk Rawk Labs makes a great product. 🙂