need vegetarian dish for party
 

We're having some of dh's coworkers over for a party this weekend. One is Hindu & vegetarian. I want to be sure to make something that she can eat. She is bringing a cheesecake so I am guessing dairy is okay (she told dh no eggs), but just in case dairy isn't acceptable I would like something that is "true" vegetarian. Simple, too.

I am going to have a regular salad of some sort, so just greens, tomatoes, cucumbers, maybe some onion. :shrug What kinds of dressing would be vegetarian?

Re: need vegetarian dish for party
 

Any vinaigrette is vegetarian (just oil, vinegar, and spices). You could even make a dijon mustard vinaigretted or cranberry or strawberry vinaigrette if you wanna get fancy.

hummus with pita chips and veggie dippers

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You could do a balsamic or red wine vinegar dressing. As long as it wasn't creamy or contained cheese (parmesan is common in bottled dressings) it would be fine.

My favourite dressing is:

1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tbsp miced red onion
1 tbsp dijon mustard
Dash of salt
Fresh black pepper
Put it all in a glass jar and mix it like crazy for a minute:lol

As for a main course..what about some kind of pasta dish? Or a vegan chilli?

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bean dip (black beans, some tomato paste, cumin, chili powder, etc.) - pureed and served with tortilla chips

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I have an easy recipe for a luscious vegan chocolate cake if you want. :) And a variety of lentil recipes if you want.

Re: need vegetarian dish for party
 

I'm not clear what you're asking . . . do you need a vegan main dish or a side dish? Is this a potluck, or are you providing all the food (except cheesecake?) Are you doing finger foods only, or is this a sit-down dinner?

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probably a side dish. it's pot luck, but we're providing several things as hosts

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I have an awesome kale lentil recipe that is to die for. :yum

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ummmm. . . . April? Why are we not neighbors?! That looks SOOO good! :rockon


I'm putting it on my menu for next week. :kiss

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That looks fabulous! I think that I'm missing stuff on your blog somehow--like there's uncharted territory there! I thought I had thoroughly looked through everything, but I guess not.