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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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 Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:34:35
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Tricky one...
I'm cooking for a bunch of people on Thursday, one of whom doesn't eat meat (seafood/fish is fine, it's not a principled choice). Having established that it's socially acceptable to cook both a meat dish and a vegetarian dish, I need vegetarian food ideas.
The main course will be a bolognese/meatballs kind of thing (making it to prove a point), so I'm looking for a starter and a vege option to go alongside that.
Any ideas?
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floop
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Mexico
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:36:40
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| just to torture the vegetarians, you should set out your delicious meat selections and then next to it have a bunch of cold tofu cubes on a paper plate |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:37:59
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Or tell him/her that they can't come.
I guess floop WAS right!
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:39:13
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Originally posted by floop
just to torture the vegetarians, you should set out your delicious meat selections and then next to it have a bunch of cold tofu cubes on a paper plate
Ah, you crack me up man. That's a really good idea.
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Little Black Francis
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:42:10
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portabello - so many ways to cook.. I LOVE mushrooms
I like grilled with spinach, feta, pine nut pesto and sauce of roasted red peppers which you buy in the can and puree to make sauce, it looks like marinara but it's red peppers... you put the spinach pesto inbetween the mushrooms (after marinated/balsamic vinegar grilled) like a sandwich and smother in sauce (cooli it's called)... serve it like at entree
that's my simple idea, any questions?
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Surfer Rosa
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:43:59
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| Was going to suggest stuffing a butternut with wild rice, feta, garlic and some rosemary but LBF's suggestion is way yummier and easier. |
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Llamadance
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:44:13
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Veggie bolognese, using Quorn mince, would keep it nice and simple.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:46:47
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Ah well, she doesn't like meat because of the texture/taste, meat substitute ain't really the way to go.
None of your soy bean nonsense, neither.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:50:40
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Simon, I can tell yours is an earnest question. I cannot hold you
responsible for the level of immaturity exhibited by some
of your respondents. So I will answer, as a vegetarian of
more than 20 years. While I love Surfer's idea, a stuffed
squash is, to my palate, a wintry or autumnal dish. I'd go with LBF's
recipe. It sounds good and a bit fancy, so you look like you gave it
some thought, which vegetarians appreaciate. You might
also have an appetizing that would appeal to both meat-eaters
and vegs, say some hummus and carrots. Bon appetit
and remember, meat is murder. ; )
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 14:54:38
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| You are too right about the autumnal dish Kathryn - I think I'm confused because I'm still so damn cold. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 15:03:03
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Tell me about it. It's still 4 Celcius here. I'm wishing
the bluest skies (Ray Davies stylee) to Simon for
his dinner party. Oh, what the hell, I'll just be my usual
brash self: Simon, can I come? I'll be in charge of the
music and I'll bring wine. And I'll make my really
dark, really good, really dense chocolate cake, which
is as addictive as crack cocaine. I'll also bring
Surfer, and the two of us will clean up afterwards.
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Surfer Rosa
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 15:08:02
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| What should I bring? |
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kathryn
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Belgium
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 15:10:46
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Your lucky panties. Well, I've got the wine and dessert.
How's about you bring the music (not to insult Simon's
collection or anything, but the more musical choices the
better).
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Surfer Rosa
> Teenager of the Year <
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 15:14:45
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Me - trusted with dinner music - you haven't heard one of my mixes have you?*
*soon to be rectified |
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 15:14:55
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Worringly, Nicole has my address. Please don't encourage her.
More ideas please. Andy's is good, but I need options, people!
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 15:27:22
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There are a lot of good pasta dishes, with spinash and mushrooms that are delicious. But you can always try my delicious curry tofu.
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 05/31/2005 : 17:24:10
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Simon, honey, for you I have whipped out The Big Blue
Folder of Recipes. Two asparagus to choose from:
Roasted Asparagus Almondine
A bunch of asparagus, trimmed
1 Tablespoon olive oil
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1/4 cup sliced almonds
Preheat oven to 450. Toss asparagus with oil, salt and pepper
on a large pan. Roast on bottom oven rack, strirring a couple
of times, until lightly browned. Meanwhile heat a small skillet,
add almonds until golden brown. Sprinkle over asparagus.
Fusili with Asparagus
(guaranteed to please meat-eaters!)
Enough fusili to serve four
1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 pound (16 ounces) cannellini beans (white beans) drained and rinsed
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
Boil pasta.
Meanwhile, heat olive oil, add onion, saute until translucent.
Add asparagus, saute until almost tender (3 minutes?). Stir in lemon zest,
rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper. Stir in beans. Gently heat mixture.
Cook pasta until al dente. Scoop out 3/4 cup cooking water and
set aside for later use.
Drain pasta, return to pot, add 1 tablespoon olive oil, toss.
Pour bean mixture over pasta. Add reserved 3/4 c. water plus
lemon juice. Mix.
You can serve with breadsticks since you don't fear carb bombs.
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NimrodsSon
* Dog in the Sand *
USA
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Posted - 05/31/2005 : 19:24:08
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A little spagghetti is always nice, or pasta primavera. But in this case I would go for a salad. And when I say salad, I'm not talking about a little whimpy iceberg and roma tomato salad with ranch dressing on top. A good salad should consist of the following: good, fresh, NOT ROTTING, mixed greens, shredded carrots, shredded apple, shredded cucumber, shredded zucchini, perhaps also some shredded turnips or beets, sliced radishes, sliced asparagus, broccoli and/or cauliflower chopped into tiny fragments, sliced mushrooms, a good variety of nuts and seeds, such as pumpkin, sunflower, ground sesame or flax seeds, almonds, pecans, cashews, etc. (only 2 or 3 of these will be plenty). Garnish it with sliced tomato arranged in a circle around the salad with red onion rings and/or bell pepper rings in the center. You might also include some fresh herbs added for both decoration and taste. This should be very simple to make and very palatable, especially to a vegetarian (or pescetarian in her case). Of course, be sure to include decent salad dressings. If you don't have time (or a good recipe, which I can provide if you're interested) to make your own, Paul Newman dressing is probably the best thing you can get at the grocery store. Experement with presentation. Sometimes I like to vigorously toss my salads, but it can be nice to layer salads too.
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 01:08:52
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quote:
Originally posted by NimrodsSon
Paul Newman dressing is probably the best thing you can get at the grocery store.
Plus, half the proceeds go to charity!
Cheers guys, good stuff here.
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 06:04:07
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Look how long these recipes are, and how long it will take to cook those meals.
It's just three words. "You can't come".
I guess floop WAS right!
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Surfer Rosa
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 06:08:47
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Look how long these recipes are, and how long it will take to cook those meals.
It's just three words. "You can't come".
I guess floop WAS right!
aren't you a delightfully hostile host |
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Homers_pet_monkey
= Official forum monkey =
United Kingdom
17125 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2005 : 06:16:28
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I throw only meat parties!
I guess floop WAS right!
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 06:36:59
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I only throw meat patties.
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floop
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 07:48:39
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| i only throw meat pates |
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Carolynanna
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 07:59:34
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I bet you still haven't tried my chickpea recipe have you simon?! 
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 08:02:22
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I did the humous dammit, I'm not superman.
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Scarla O
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 08:37:35
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I make this - it makes for a good starter and doesn't take too long to prepare. Make up your own name for it as i can't remember it's official name
(i personally think 'Scarla O'live & Feta Delight' is a perfectly sensible name  )
1. Roll pastry into rectangular-ish shape (approx 22cm x 12cm)
Roll as thin as possible though not so thin that it will break when you move it
Turn edges over to form a 1cm lip
2. coat said pastry with a thin layer of green pesto
3. Add layer of spinach
(not too much but enough to cover the base)
4. Crumble feta cheese over the top
(you don't want to be seeing too much spinach underneath)
5. Add green olives - enough so that every slice will get you an olive
6. Cook in the oven until pastry is ready
(it's going to expand so give it enough space to grow)
7. Eat
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kathryn
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Belgium
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 13:03:01
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quote:
Originally posted by Homers_pet_monkey
Look how long these recipes are, and how long it will take to cook those meals.
It's just three words. "You can't come".
I guess floop WAS right!
In defense of my asparagus pasta, Homers, it's both delicious and quick to make.
You can boil water, can't you? That's pretty much all it entails.
Also, about your attitude toward vegetarians - we are people, too!
*sob*
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
Iceland
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 14:24:51
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Technically, no you're not.
Technically.
I did the shopping tonight and actually didn't go with any of your recipes... I went with Tre's goat's cheese idea. Thanks all though, it's more my cowardice preventing me from trying these things on other people...
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floop
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Mexico
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 14:26:49
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quote:
Originally posted by kathryn
Fusili with Asparagus
(guaranteed to please meat-eaters!)
Enough fusili to serve four
1/4 cup plus 1 Tablespoon olive oil
1 cup chopped onion
1 bunch asparagus, trimmed
zest and juice of 1 lemon
1 Tablespoon fresh rosemary
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon garlic
1 pound (16 ounces) cannellini beans (white beans) drained and rinsed
1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan cheese
that sounds good |
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kathryn
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Belgium
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 14:28:39
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It is good!
Sadly, Cheesman's guests will never know how good and neither will Homers with his fear
of boiling water.
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starmekitten
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United Kingdom
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 14:31:10
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my idea was bestest my idea was bestest I am a genius la la la la la
gee I'm hyperactive tonight
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Cheeseman1000
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 14:31:43
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I might just try these for myself though. Mmm, vegetables.
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Surfer Rosa
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 14:33:05
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| Asparagus season right now Cheese. Go get some while it's good. |
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kathryn
~ Selkie Bride ~
Belgium
15320 Posts |
Posted - 06/01/2005 : 14:34:58
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Oh, no, no, Nic. He's gonna make Tre's recipe. Tre could have
submitted a recipe for sauted shoes and he would have picked
Tre's. And to think we were gonna go over and bring mirth
and amusement to the party.
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darwin
>> Denizen of the Citizens Band <<
USA
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Posted - 06/01/2005 : 14:35:15
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| Our asparagus season is February (with artichokes). It's peach and cherry time now. |
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