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Post by mommaho on Jun 7, 2016 19:22:33 GMT
So, our daughter is an Assistant Manager with the Lion King Tour. She is in our hometown for the next month and asked about having anyone (Cast and Crew) who would like to attend come to our house for a BBQ next Monday (their only day off). This could be anywhere from 20 - 50 people!
I've already made Pickled Eggs and Beets and Cucumber and Onion Salad so they will be good and marinated. Menu plans are Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Chicken, Mac & Cheese, Coleslaw, Veggies & Dip, Baked Beans, Chips and Deserts.
Some of the group are Vegetarians and Vegan - do you have any great (and easy) vegetarian or vegan (I admit I don't know the difference) recipes you could share?
I did check out the recipes thread and some of those look good . . .
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Post by dazeepetals on Jun 7, 2016 19:31:22 GMT
Vegetarian = no meat (eggs and dairy okay)
Vegan = No meat, eggs, dairy, etc. I.e nothing from an animal.
There are tons of vegetarian/vegan "hamburgers". Beast Burger is a good one. Lots of veggies, hummus, fruit, baked beans (if NOT made with pork), salads, etc.
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Post by sunnyd on Jun 7, 2016 19:32:07 GMT
We love grilled pineapple spears & grilled vegi kabobs ie. mushrooms, onions, zuke, red peppers, etc. like THESE
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Post by littlemama on Jun 7, 2016 19:35:02 GMT
You could do veggie skewers, veggie burgers, a pasta salad. But I am actually stuck on the fact that you made Cucumber and Onion salad a week in advance of serving it. The earliest I would make that is the day before, but maybe we are talking about 2 different things?
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Post by calgal08 on Jun 7, 2016 19:35:22 GMT
Make lots of various salads and sides - kale, quinoa, lentil, grilled veggies, etc. I'm guessing many of the cast are calorie conscious and may prefer to eat veggies instead of burgers, etc.
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Post by mommaho on Jun 7, 2016 19:37:56 GMT
We love grilled pineapple spears & grilled vegi kabobs ie. mushrooms, onions, zuke, red peppers, etc. like THESEThose kabobs look great and grilled pineapple sounds wonderful!
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Post by mommaho on Jun 7, 2016 19:39:24 GMT
You could do veggie skewers, veggie burgers, a pasta salad. But I am actually stuck on the fact that you made Cucumber and Onion salad a week in advance of serving it. The earliest I would make that is the day before, but maybe we are talking about 2 different things? My cucumber and onion is vinegar, sugar, water, salt & pepper. The longer they soak the better they taste! A pasta salad sounds good too with some fresh veggies added!
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Post by marysue63 on Jun 7, 2016 19:41:54 GMT
I know you didn't ask but I would cut out the chicken. You already have hot dogs and hamburgers and plenty of sides. I just never have good success with bbqing chicken.
My daughter is a vegetarian and she really likes the black bean patties from Costco.
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Post by katiejane on Jun 7, 2016 19:48:04 GMT
I would do grilled veggie kebabs. You could do chicken and veg kebabs for the meateaters then you aren't duplicating work. That way the chicken is cut up and will cook quicker.
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Post by annabella on Jun 7, 2016 20:50:30 GMT
As a vegetarian I don't want anything off the grill because it'll have meat juices on it. I would get veggie burgers and heat them in foil, they will heat up in 1 or 2 minutes, they don't change colors. You definitely want to have a protein option for them, they can't just eat vegetables. I would top the burgers with avocado to help fill them up. Here is a Vegan BBQ Menu.
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Post by anxiousmom on Jun 7, 2016 20:51:06 GMT
We love grilled pineapple spears & grilled vegi kabobs ie. mushrooms, onions, zuke, red peppers, etc. like THESEThose kabobs look great and grilled pineapple sounds wonderful!
Not to be Debbie Downer or anything, but if you are grilling the veggies/pineapple on the same grill that you usually grill meat on, there are going to be people who won't eat them. You can taste the residual meaty flavor from the grill unless it is cleaned between uses.
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Post by quiltz on Jun 7, 2016 20:54:11 GMT
Is it possible to use gluten free pasta for the salad? Have fun!
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Post by shannoots on Jun 7, 2016 21:15:43 GMT
As a vegetarian, I would be happy with vegetarian baked beans, pasta salad, veggies in a foil packet, corn on the cob.... Just throwing out some ideas that I like at a BBQ. Maybe I am unusual, but I don't like vegetarian burgers of any kind.
One thing that I think would be nice is to have one section of the serving area labeled vegetarian. If I'm unsure, I won't eat it. It would make me happy to see it all in one spot.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jun 7, 2016 22:05:28 GMT
I think you have some good ideas..
Big portabello mushrooms can also make a great burger substitute without cheese vegan with vegetarian.
How cool to have the Lion King cast at your house. My daughter would DIE. She is playing Raffiki this weekend.
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Post by littlemama on Jun 7, 2016 22:36:48 GMT
Is it possible to use gluten free pasta for the salad? Have fun! For what? Pasta is already vegetarian/vegan. She only noted a need for vegetarian/vegan dishes.
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Post by quiltz on Jun 7, 2016 22:45:59 GMT
Is it possible to use gluten free pasta for the salad? Have fun! For what? Pasta is already vegetarian/vegan. She only noted a need for vegetarian/vegan dishes. I know many people who are vegan or vegetarian, even those who eat meat but have an intolerance to gluten. Simple request.
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Post by mommaho on Jun 7, 2016 23:31:01 GMT
I think you have some good ideas.. Big portabello mushrooms can also make a great burger substitute without cheese vegan with vegetarian. How cool to have the Lion King cast at your house. My daughter would DIE. She is playing Raffiki this weekend. Daughter who is working for the tour was Raffiki in 2005 in high school
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Post by bc2ca on Jun 8, 2016 0:53:23 GMT
You've been given great suggestions already. When we have a big BBQ I use one set of grill trays like these for vegetarian option and one set for meat. What a fun opportunity to host the Lion King cast & crew!
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Post by scrapsotime on Jun 8, 2016 1:09:03 GMT
I'm no help on the menu. I'm just hoping you make the cast sing for their supper. Just make sure you film it and post it here. lol
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Post by perumbula on Jun 8, 2016 1:21:58 GMT
Don't expect the vegans to eat the pasta salad unless it's obviously not made with mayo. Mayonnaise has eggs.
My vegetarian dd likes the black bean burgers from Costco too. And I second cleaning the grill thoroughly and setting aside a portion for the vegan/vegetarians with no meat cooked there. make it obvious what you are doing and be careful not to mix so those who care will know how their food was cooked.
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Post by ntsf on Jun 8, 2016 2:55:16 GMT
I would drop the mac and cheese..it is too starchy..light salads..maybe a german style vinegar potato salad, or a broccoli salad..hearty and light.
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Post by annabella on Jun 8, 2016 3:06:06 GMT
I would drop the mac and cheese..it is too starchy..light salads..maybe a german style vinegar potato salad, or a broccoli salad..hearty and light. I would rather eat mac and cheese as it will be hearty and fill me up. I'm not a fan of potato salad or broccoli salad.
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Post by mommaho on Jun 8, 2016 10:39:16 GMT
You've been given great suggestions already. When we have a big BBQ I use one set of grill trays like these for vegetarian option and one set for meat. What a fun opportunity to host the Lion King cast & crew! The trays for the grill are a great idea! Thanks!
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Post by mommaho on Jun 8, 2016 10:41:51 GMT
I would drop the mac and cheese..it is too starchy..light salads..maybe a german style vinegar potato salad, or a broccoli salad..hearty and light. The mac and cheese will stay as it is a family favorite and I'm trying to make it a home made meal because they have to eat out all the time. We don't really know how many are vegan or vegetarian but hope we will have a good enough selection for all.
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Post by mommaho on Jun 8, 2016 10:43:03 GMT
Don't expect the vegans to eat the pasta salad unless it's obviously not made with mayo. Mayonnaise has eggs. My vegetarian dd likes the black bean burgers from Costco too. And I second cleaning the grill thoroughly and setting aside a portion for the vegan/vegetarians with no meat cooked there. make it obvious what you are doing and be careful not to mix so those who care will know how their food was cooked. If we do a pasta salad I'll make it gluten free pasta and Italian dressing for the topping.
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Post by mommaho on Jun 8, 2016 10:43:30 GMT
Thanks for all the suggestions - keep 'em coming!
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Post by joelise on Jun 8, 2016 11:14:16 GMT
Kebabs with zuchini, mushrooms, halloumi cheese, red peppers (bell peppers?). I agree with others, don't cook the veggie stuff with the meat. I wouldn't eat anything cooked on a BBQ where meat has been cooked.
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Post by annabella on Jun 8, 2016 17:05:47 GMT
I love halloumi cheese cheese!
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Post by schizo319 on Jun 8, 2016 17:11:07 GMT
I really like to make falafel (chickpea "burgers"). I do them in a pan, but I bet they'd be fantastic on the grill too.
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Post by ktdoesntscrap on Jun 8, 2016 17:13:47 GMT
I'm no help on the menu. I'm just hoping you make the cast sing for their supper. Just make sure you film it and post it here. lol Great idea!!!
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