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T THIS POINT in our
lives, we’re pretty sure
we all have at least one
vegan. Maybe a best
friend. Maybe an in-law. We love
these people, we know they are
just like us, but — and we’re being
brutally honest here — thinking
about cooking a whole meal for
them can strike fear in the hearts
of us cheese/butter/bacon eaters.
It’s okay. They know. But at some
point, you’re going to have to cook
them a meal, so it might as well be
delicious for everyone.
One of our favorite vegans, personal chef Emma Gonzalez, sat
down with us to talk vegan food,
and what to worry/not worry
about when you cook vegan food.
As an added bonus, she also fed us.
I was first introduced to Emma’s
cooking when she started doing a
weekly vegan bar food pop-up in
my neighborhood. Vegan bar food?
The thought intrigued me. Week
after week, Emma proved to a confirmed old cheese proselytizer like
me that vegan food can not only be
satisfying and delicious, but also
totally decadent. Although Emma’s
pop-ups are no longer happening,
she’s begun to concentrate more
fully on her at-home personal
chef business. Yes, that means
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We love these people, we know
they are just like us, but...
thinking about cooking a
whole meal for them can strike
fear in the hearts of us cheese/
butter/bacon eaters.
she will come to your house and
cook you delicious things.
The vegan dinner party menu
that Emma put together for us
covers all your bases. It tastes
great, looks beautiful, fills you up
and even includes some indulgences like fried food and dessert.
Check out Emma’s tips, tricks and
recipes below, and know in your
heart that you know what to eat
when a vegan comes over.
Creamy
parsnip and
sunchoke
soup with
crispy
mushrooms.