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Post by RosieKat on Nov 6, 2017 21:57:25 GMT
I second the berries and whipped cream idea. You could have shortcakes to put them on for the carby folks. (Don't know if they would pass the requirements of your vegetarian, though.)
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Post by Basket1lady on Nov 6, 2017 22:04:33 GMT
Our circle includes a vegan and several who eat Paleo and so we have this question come up often. I sometimes make soup and salad for those meals, usually curry pumpkin soup and chicken tortilla soup, with the salad set up so you can choose your toppings. Plus bread/cornbread. Easy, make ahead, suits many kinds of eaters. This is a good idea, too. 2 kinds of soups, bread, salad... you have everyone covered. As for dessert, make what you like. 5 of you will love it and your low carb person can have a splurge, eat a bite or two, or abstain. It's likely that a low carb eater doesn't eat dessert.
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 6, 2017 22:07:41 GMT
I would also keep a bunch of carrot, celery, jicama, sweet peppers and apples cut into sticks for snacks.
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Post by Sam on Nov 6, 2017 22:14:01 GMT
I know a vegetarian or two plus one pescetarian (spell check can't tell me how top spell it!! Dumb spell check!!) and what I do for an easy evening is ask them what they want - they like that because there is nothing worse than some shitty substitute for a good meal coz a cook doesn't really know what to cook!!
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Post by inkedup on Nov 6, 2017 22:22:33 GMT
I'm having frinds over for dinner tomorrow night, 6 total people. One is vegetarian & another one is a pretty strict low-carb eater. I want to make something delicious & impressive for all. I'm planning to do meat and meatless options. Any ideas? TIA! ETA: Low carb eater told me that she doesn't eat any vegetables that are grown under the ground ie. carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, etc. Do you think that includes onions? ETA: Love your awesome ideas, peas!! How about a low-carb dessert? ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) I'm guessing no pie, cake or cookies. I'd be fine with trying to accommodate the vegetarian and low carb diets, but the "no vegetables grown underground" thing is just ridiculous. No carrots, onions or potatoes. Someone that picky should carry their own snacks.
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Post by Sam on Nov 6, 2017 22:27:11 GMT
I'm having frinds over for dinner tomorrow night, 6 total people. One is vegetarian & another one is a pretty strict low-carb eater. I want to make something delicious & impressive for all. I'm planning to do meat and meatless options. Any ideas? TIA! ETA: Low carb eater told me that she doesn't eat any vegetables that are grown under the ground ie. carrots, potatoes, sweet potatoes, beets, turnips, etc. Do you think that includes onions? ETA: Love your awesome ideas, peas!! How about a low-carb dessert? ![:D](//storage.proboards.com/forum/images/smiley/grin.png) I'm guessing no pie, cake or cookies. I'd be fine with trying to accommodate the vegetarian and low carb diets, but the "no vegetables grown underground" thing is just ridiculous. No carrots, onions or potatoes. Someone that picky should carry their own snacks. Grapes. That's good - can be served as grapes and as liquid grapes. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/Q_m8lDOvc_3Le3r1GKdf.jpg)
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 22:29:18 GMT
Bless you. I wouldn't deal with such restrictions. So what do you do when you have guests for dinner? To me, making an effort to accommodate your guests’ needs is just good manners. It is also good manners not to make a big deal about your food preferences, unless there is a medical reason. ( not that I am saying that the op's friends have made a fuss).
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Post by Deleted on Nov 6, 2017 22:31:34 GMT
I'd be fine with trying to accommodate the vegetarian and low carb diets, but the "no vegetables grown underground" thing is just ridiculous. No carrots, onions or potatoes. Someone that picky should carry their own snacks. Grapes. That's good - can be served as grapes and as liquid grapes. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/Q_m8lDOvc_3Le3r1GKdf.jpg) Vegetarians should not wine....all the bees/bugs kill when processing the grapes.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Nov 6, 2017 23:19:18 GMT
I am a meat and potato's, and carb type eater, so I wouldn't eat any vegetarian, vegan, no-carb type stuff. I wouldn't eat any of the above suggestions. With so many types of eaters these days, it's hard to please everyone. I would go to a restaurant, that way everyone could get what they want. I usually decline home dinner party type invites, as I usually don't care for what they are serving. Most especially, if they are the "chef" and/or "foodie" types, as they usually serve fancy gourmet type food, that I won't eat. I'm curious. What do you like to eat? Some one above suggested steak and baked potatoes.. would you eat that? No chef or foodie types.. how do you go out to eat? I hope this doesn't sound pushy. I actually love coming up with options for difficult eaters. It pushes me out of my comfort zone. Not that you would come to my house.. but what could I make if you did? -------------------------------- Oops sorry, didn't see the steak and baked potato mentioned. I would eat that. I like everything plain, no spices, no sauces. No cheese. I eat steak, hamburger, boneless skinless chicken breast. Preferably grilled. I like baked, mashed or roasted potato's with butter only. Pasta, with butter only. The only veggies I eat are peas, corn, carrots and green beans. I usually decline in-home dinner invites, as I don't expect anyone to cater to my eating preferences. I usually decline when the restaurant are fancy, meaning everything is usually "foodie" type food. I like Chili's Red Robin, BJ's, Claim Jumpers type of places. My go-to restaurant meal, is chicken fingers-plain and plain fries, or steak and baked potato with butter only. I would never expect anyone to accommodate me, in regards to restaurants either. If a place is unfamiliar to me, then I will browse at the menu online. If I see an item I will eat, I accept the invite. If there's nothing I like, I simply decline the invite.
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Post by lucyg on Nov 6, 2017 23:20:00 GMT
So what do you do when you have guests for dinner? To me, making an effort to accommodate your guests’ needs is just good manners. It is also good manners not to make a big deal about your food preferences, unless there is a medical reason. ( not that I am saying that the op's friends have made a fuss). I have to agree with megmc. busyI try to accommodate guests if I can do so without twisting myself (and my kitchen) into knots. I can deal with vegetarian. I can deal with allergies (real ones). I can deal with low carb. I can deal with Kosher. What I cannot deal with: all of them at once. Most vegans. Also: no frickin' root vegetables?! No, just no. That is beyond my capabilities, or at least my willingness, to deal with. I will cook a meal. I will try to have at least one dish you can eat. Eat or don't eat. BTW, I agree with whoever said "taco bar" upthread. Best idea ever for a group of mixed eaters.
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Post by busy on Nov 6, 2017 23:27:18 GMT
It is also good manners not to make a big deal about your food preferences, unless there is a medical reason. ( not that I am saying that the op's friends have made a fuss). I have to agree with megmc. busy I try to accommodate guests if I can do so without twisting myself (and my kitchen) into knots. I can deal with vegetarian. I can deal with allergies (real ones). I can deal with low carb. I can deal with Kosher. What I cannot deal with: all of them at once. Most vegans. Also: no frickin' root vegetables?! No, just no. That is beyond my capabilities, or at least my willingness, to deal with. I will cook a meal. I will try to have at least one dish you can eat. Eat or don't eat. BTW, I agree with whoever said "taco bar" upthread. Best idea ever for a group of mixed eaters. I guess I make a point of doing so because I have my own food preferences and *really* appreciate it when people accommodate them (though I never ask them to - but family and friends know because I've eaten this way for years). I host Thanksgiving most years. We have one vegan, one vegetarian, two paleo, one who can't eat most greens, cabbages or anything with a lot of seeds, and one who can't eat garlic/onions/shallots or legumes or dairy. It takes planning and some creativity but I make it work so everyone has a full meal and no one feels like they're getting the shaft because of their diet, whether it's a choice or medical need.
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Post by lucyg on Nov 6, 2017 23:28:53 GMT
I have to agree with megmc. busy I try to accommodate guests if I can do so without twisting myself (and my kitchen) into knots. I can deal with vegetarian. I can deal with allergies (real ones). I can deal with low carb. I can deal with Kosher. What I cannot deal with: all of them at once. Most vegans. Also: no frickin' root vegetables?! No, just no. That is beyond my capabilities, or at least my willingness, to deal with. I will cook a meal. I will try to have at least one dish you can eat. Eat or don't eat. BTW, I agree with whoever said "taco bar" upthread. Best idea ever for a group of mixed eaters. I guess I make a point of doing so because I have my own food preferences and *really* appreciate it when people accommodate them (though I never ask them to - but family and friends know because I've eaten this way for years). I host Thanksgiving most years. We have one vegan, one vegetarian, two paleo, one who can't eat most greens, cabbages or anything with a lot of seeds, and one who can't eat garlic/onions/shallots or legumes or dairy. It takes planning and some creativity but I make it work so everyone has a full meal and no one feels like they're getting the shaft because of their diet, whether it's a choice or medical need. You're younger than I am. And nicer. And more patient. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/MNrJDkDuSwqIMVw33MdD.jpg)
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Post by busy on Nov 6, 2017 23:31:01 GMT
I guess I make a point of doing so because I have my own food preferences and *really* appreciate it when people accommodate them (though I never ask them to - but family and friends know because I've eaten this way for years). I host Thanksgiving most years. We have one vegan, one vegetarian, two paleo, one who can't eat most greens, cabbages or anything with a lot of seeds, and one who can't eat garlic/onions/shallots or legumes or dairy. It takes planning and some creativity but I make it work so everyone has a full meal and no one feels like they're getting the shaft because of their diet, whether it's a choice or medical need. You're younger than I am. And nicer. And more patient. ![:)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/MNrJDkDuSwqIMVw33MdD.jpg) bwhahaha - younger, yes. Nicer and more patient? Doubtful ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/Q_m8lDOvc_3Le3r1GKdf.jpg)
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Post by cmpeter on Nov 6, 2017 23:39:49 GMT
I usually default to Mexican in those cases. Fajitas with meet options or grilled portabellos or tofu for the vegetarian. A. Aridity of sides...veggie beans, Spanish rice or rice cauliflower, a green salad, a fruit salad, roasted corn salad...lots of options.
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Post by smcast on Nov 7, 2017 0:04:13 GMT
Bless you. I wouldn't deal with such restrictions. So what do you do when you have guests for dinner? To me, making an effort to accommodate your guests’ needs is just good manners. I don't. We go out to eat. None of my close friends are so restrictive with their food.
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Post by Merge on Nov 7, 2017 0:22:56 GMT
I'd do a big mixed grill (grill the veggies before the meat so they don't get meat juices on them). Eggplant, zucchini, mushrooms, peppers, and one or two kinds of marinated meat. Serve with rice and cauliflower rice (buy the frozen - takes no time at all) and homemade hummus and chimichurri. Crumbled feta and tzaziki on the side. Pitas also. You can do the veggies ahead of time and serve them, drizzled with olive oil, at room temperature.
Your low carber will be thrilled with the meat, grilled veggies and cauli rice. Vegetarian can eat everything but the meat. Everyone else can eat it all and pick and choose if there are certain things they don't like.
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Post by femalebusiness on Nov 7, 2017 0:30:09 GMT
I'd be fine with trying to accommodate the vegetarian and low carb diets, but the "no vegetables grown underground" thing is just ridiculous. No carrots, onions or potatoes. Someone that picky should carry their own snacks. Grapes. That's good - can be served as grapes and as liquid grapes. ![;)](//storage.proboards.com/5645536/images/gj6QwHbAP96zkOkpAd1I.jpg) Yes, and if you have guests that are that difficult you are going to need lots of the liquid grapes!
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Post by moodyblue on Nov 7, 2017 0:39:16 GMT
I'm allergic to shellfish, but other than that I could cope with eating most things that I'm served if I'm a guest in someone's home. Sure I have preferences - would not choose to eat organ meats like liver, don't like tofu, and a few other things. But I could eat a vegetarian, vegan or low carb meal if it were served, and I would certainly eat some of the side dishes that meet those requirements.
I guess I don't understand people who say they "won't" eat something different - for one meal. And it's not like I'd starve to death if I didn't eat much or even anything. I wouldn't turn down an invitation to a dinner at home or in a restaurant (unless health/safety were issues) just because the food might not be to my preferences. It's one meal, not adopting a new diet forever.
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Post by gmcwife1 on Nov 7, 2017 0:57:42 GMT
So what do you do when you have guests for dinner? To me, making an effort to accommodate your guests’ needs is just good manners. I don't. We go out to eat. None of my close friends are so restrictive with their food. I have a friend that tries to cook every Saturday for her friends. I love going and visiting and we all bring either ingredients or a side. When I was doing Whole30 I just skipped her dinners. There is no way I was going to expect her or anyone else to accommodate my eating plan. And I have yet to hear any of her guests mention any restrictions.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 1:35:14 GMT
I just made basalmic chicken and mushrooms for dinner. You could omit the chicken and use several mushroom types. Serve with califlour rice and have roasted broccoli and cauliflower. For dessert chia seen pudding made with unsweetened almond milk and a splash of vanilla. Top with unsweetened coconut flakes and chopped toasted pecans. You would have to make the chia pudding in advance. Key to a good basalmic dish is quality vinegar. The more aged it is the sweeter it is. Basalmic roasted Brussels sprouts is great! You reduce the vinegar by 3/4. It will be like honey, toss and roast.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 1:39:22 GMT
Also if you could find guittard chocolate chips they are vegan friendly as no milk to add as topping to chia pudding.
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Post by Zee on Nov 7, 2017 1:59:00 GMT
How about a Taco bar? That's my go-to for a crowd with mixed food issues. It's easy to prepare most of it ahead of time and then people can pick and choose what they want. Perfect idea! Have seasoned black beans and/or crumbled tofu (TJ has one) in addition to the meat, and some slices of avocado to replace the cheese if they're vegan. Then the usual lettuce and tomatoes and cheese, maybe sour cream.
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Post by padresfan619 on Nov 7, 2017 2:00:49 GMT
Portobello mushroom pizza bar. Or provide personal crusts for anyone who isn’t low carb.
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Post by Really Red on Nov 7, 2017 3:56:06 GMT
I'm allergic to shellfish, but other than that I could cope with eating most things that I'm served if I'm a guest in someone's home. Sure I have preferences - would not choose to eat organ meats like liver, don't like tofu, and a few other things. But I could eat a vegetarian, vegan or low carb meal if it were served, and I would certainly eat some of the side dishes that meet those requirements. I guess I don't understand people who say they "won't" eat something different - for one meal. And it's not like I'd starve to death if I didn't eat much or even anything. I wouldn't turn down an invitation to a dinner at home or in a restaurant (unless health/safety were issues) just because the food might not be to my preferences. It's one meal, not adopting a new diet forever. Well, we do not know that's what OP's guests have said, do we? She may just be an incredible host and knows what they eat. A vegetarian, who for all the people here, can eat dairy (but may choose not to), should NEVER be expected to eat meat. The Low-Carb Friend is another story, but it's HER story. I'm on a low carb (keto) diet now. It sucks. If I went to someone's house I would never expect them to feed me what I have to eat, but I also would not be able to eat what they serve. My choice, and one I have used a lot, is to stay home. That doesn't always work for everyone. But there are a lot of veggies I can't eat because of the sugars. Onions are fine raw, but I'm not supposed to do cooked. And I can't eat fruit. Honestly, if someone went through the trouble of thinking of me, like OP is thinking of her friends, I'd cry with joy and eat what she served, but for most people, it's not just "one meal." There's ALWAYS just "one meal." It's why I am on a diet now!
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Post by moodyblue on Nov 7, 2017 14:14:51 GMT
I'm allergic to shellfish, but other than that I could cope with eating most things that I'm served if I'm a guest in someone's home. Sure I have preferences - would not choose to eat organ meats like liver, don't like tofu, and a few other things. But I could eat a vegetarian, vegan or low carb meal if it were served, and I would certainly eat some of the side dishes that meet those requirements. I guess I don't understand people who say they "won't" eat something different - for one meal. And it's not like I'd starve to death if I didn't eat much or even anything. I wouldn't turn down an invitation to a dinner at home or in a restaurant (unless health/safety were issues) just because the food might not be to my preferences. It's one meal, not adopting a new diet forever. Well, we do not know that's what OP's guests have said, do we? She may just be an incredible host and knows what they eat. A vegetarian, who for all the people here, can eat dairy (but may choose not to), should NEVER be expected to eat meat. The Low-Carb Friend is another story, but it's HER story. I'm on a low carb (keto) diet now. It sucks. If I went to someone's house I would never expect them to feed me what I have to eat, but I also would not be able to eat what they serve. My choice, and one I have used a lot, is to stay home. That doesn't always work for everyone. But there are a lot of veggies I can't eat because of the sugars. Onions are fine raw, but I'm not supposed to do cooked. And I can't eat fruit. Honestly, if someone went through the trouble of thinking of me, like OP is thinking of her friends, I'd cry with joy and eat what she served, but for most people, it's not just "one meal." There's ALWAYS just "one meal." It's why I am on a diet now! I should have been more clear - I'm not talking about expecting a vegetarian to eat meat "for just one meal" but more a meat-eater being unwilling to eat a vegetarian dish. I'm a meat eater but would have no problem with a meatless meal. And, rather than just staying home, if I were on a restrictive diet, I'd just eat first or take something with me that I could eat; that's what my relatives who have major issues with foods have always done (I grew up with a mom with tons of allergies and have others in the family with food challenges of various types).
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Post by Really Red on Nov 7, 2017 14:43:02 GMT
moodyblue Yes, that is correct. Carnivores should be able to eat vegetarian with no complaint. And I would take my food with me (and have) and let the host know that I'd love to be with them, but am on a restrictive diet right now. I know it's not fun for the host, but truthfully, being overweight was not fun for me and in a society that revolves around food and drink it is very, very HARD to stay good.
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Post by Deleted on Nov 7, 2017 15:19:18 GMT
I am a meat and potato's, and carb type eater, so I wouldn't eat any vegetarian, vegan, no-carb type stuff. I wouldn't eat any of the above suggestions. With so many types of eaters these days, it's hard to please everyone. I would go to a restaurant, that way everyone could get what they want. I usually decline home dinner party type invites, as I usually don't care for what they are serving. Most especially, if they are the "chef" and/or "foodie" types, as they usually serve fancy gourmet type food, that I won't eat. My neighbor is like this. But she grew with a half -bajed mother who didn't know how to cook and was extremely cheap. Spices cost money. I don't even pthink they used butter. In fact most of their condiments came from fast food places. The mother measured out servings with teaspoons. My neighbor doesn't even attempt to cook now , I think she just eats cereal. Plain corn flakes.
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Post by mcscrapper on Nov 7, 2017 16:10:03 GMT
I didn't read all of the replies but one of my go-to dinners for a crowd is grilled shrimp served over risotto and asparagus or snow peas. Not 100% low carb but someone eating low carb can skip the risotto. You could add a fancy salad if you'd like - maybe add dried cranberries, pecans and feta. I've also done some orzo with spinach which is super easy and you can make a ton of it if needed.
For desert, mixed berries with real whipped cream would be nice. You could a little slice of lemon pound cake or something if you'd like.
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Post by JustCallMeMommy on Nov 7, 2017 16:43:19 GMT
I think I would go the 'bar' route:
Taco Bar - as it is normally offered
Pasta Bar - choice of pasta or zuchinni spirals; choice of red sauce with or without meat; white sauce; some veggies to add in.
Potato/Chili Bar - choice of potato or vegetarian chili as the base; sour cream, olives, onions, chives, broccoli, onions, etc. as toppings.
I'll say though that when I am eating low carb (as I should all the time), I woudln't even tell you about my food preferences. I would stick some low carb wraps in my purse that could replace bread, and I'd make anything else work.
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Post by kimmie75 on Nov 7, 2017 16:45:21 GMT
Salad. That's all I got. lol
Baked acorn squash "stuffed" with two different mixtures?
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