Vegetarian recipe for a guest

Laurlor · 12-01-2016, 12:53 PM

Most of our meals have meat in them. DD's youth leader is a vegetarian, and is coming over on Sunday to help us decorate for Christmas and I'm trying to come up with a menu. DD texted her and asked if there was anything she doesn't like and she said she really likes most things. She asked her if there was anything she was wanting, and she said maybe pasta. I really want to make Fettuccine with Roasted Butternut Squash, Brown Butter & Sage. I've made it before (and don't like trying new things on guests) and I think it's really yummy. DD thinks I should make something more "normal", but doesn't have any suggestions for me. What do you think....is this safe enough for a guest?

Aerynne · 12-01-2016, 01:07 PM

That looks really amazing! If you're not sure if it would be great, you could always make a bunch of pasta and then make that AND marinara sauce, serve with a salad and garlic bread and you're good to go.

Other things that are good for guests- vegetarian chili, baked potato bar, creamy potato soup (in bread bowls if you're feeling fancy, with bread on the side if you're not), lasagna, burritos/tacos.

mommylove · 12-01-2016, 01:30 PM

That's very normal, IMO. Since you're roasting the butternut squash, I suggest roasting a pan of mixed vegetables as a side dish.

WaitPatientlyOnTheLord · 12-01-2016, 02:48 PM

Totally normal and perfectly fancy enough for a guest. Looks delicious.

2sunshines · 12-01-2016, 03:58 PM

How old (approx) is the guest? Are we talking middle aged adult or young person?

My teens would totally call something like that "not normal" and be on your dd's bandwagon.

It is also something that we, as a family, would most definitely eat.

And I would not hesitate for a second to serve it to guests, especially adults who appreciate good food.

I may hesitate were it a younger person just because younger people have less tolerance for good food imo.

But when you say "youth leader" I'm assuming it's someone who is older than youth age.

I'd probably serve a salad alongside it. That gives lots of options.

Laurlor · 12-01-2016, 04:29 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

How old (approx) is the guest? Are we talking middle aged adult or young person?

My teens would totally call something like that "not normal" and be on your dd's bandwagon.

It is also something that we, as a family, would most definitely eat.

And I would not hesitate for a second to serve it to guests, especially adults who appreciate good food.

I may hesitate were it a younger person just because younger people have less tolerance for good food imo.

But when you say "youth leader" I'm assuming it's someone who is older than youth age.

I'd probably serve a salad alongside it. That gives lots of options.

She's 22. And she's not a complete vegetarian, but mostly. The only thing I know that she loves to eat is sushi and poke bowls because she likes to take DD15 to lunch occasionally after church. I know she loves roasted broccoli too, so DD said to make sure to make that with it and some fresh rolls. I'm feeling nervous because of DD's response but I really want to stick with something I've made before and can't think of anything better....and I think that recipe is really yummy.

2sunshines · 12-01-2016, 04:33 PM

Oh! With that information I'd definitely go with that recipe. Anyone who loves sushi is a fan of good food.

I wouldn't let dd's response deter you. In the same way I wouldn't let my teens response, which would be the same, deter me.

Laurlor · 12-01-2016, 04:42 PM

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Originally Posted by 2sunshines

Oh! With that information I'd definitely go with that recipe. Anyone who loves sushi is a fan of good food.

I wouldn't let dd's response deter you. In the same way I wouldn't let my teens response, which would be the same, deter me.

Thank you!!

Ideven · 12-21-2016, 09:38 AM

thank you very much for this. I am nearly vegetarian... nearly because of my arthritis I am not eating almost no meat at all so lately I have only vegetarian food. but this is not enough to fully deal with the pain so i also take bupap, but I'm much better now whichever the case. thanks for this!

12-01-2016, 12:53 PM	#1
Laurlor Rose Trellis Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: S. CA Posts: 3,148	Vegetarian recipe for a guest Most of our meals have meat in them. DD's youth leader is a vegetarian, and is coming over on Sunday to help us decorate for Christmas and I'm trying to come up with a menu. DD texted her and asked if there was anything she doesn't like and she said she really likes most things. She asked her if there was anything she was wanting, and she said maybe pasta. I really want to make Fettuccine with Roasted Butternut Squash, Brown Butter & Sage. I've made it before (and don't like trying new things on guests) and I think it's really yummy. DD thinks I should make something more "normal", but doesn't have any suggestions for me. What do you think....is this safe enough for a guest? __________________ LAURIE (1w9, ISFJ) Married to my most favorite person (28 years) Mama to my precious: DD1 (24), married to my dearly loved son-in-law DD2 (22) DS (19)

12-01-2016, 01:07 PM	#2
Aerynne Rose Garden Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 27,359	Re: Vegetarian recipe for a guest That looks really amazing! If you're not sure if it would be great, you could always make a bunch of pasta and then make that AND marinara sauce, serve with a salad and garlic bread and you're good to go. Other things that are good for guests- vegetarian chili, baked potato bar, creamy potato soup (in bread bowls if you're feeling fancy, with bread on the side if you're not), lasagna, burritos/tacos. __________________ Erin born of water and of the Spirit 4/96 married 5/02 Mama to: 2004 2007 2010 2012 2017 2019 Jan 2, 2024 And many I hope to hold in heaven one day

12-01-2016, 01:30 PM	#3
mommylove Rose Garden Join Date: Feb 2007 Posts: 9,120	Re: Vegetarian recipe for a guest That's very normal, IMO. Since you're roasting the butternut squash, I suggest roasting a pan of mixed vegetables as a side dish. __________________

12-01-2016, 02:48 PM	#4
WaitPatientlyOnTheLord Rose Garden I'm most definitely an INFJ. ;-) Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: New England, USA Posts: 7,264	Re: Vegetarian recipe for a guest Totally normal and perfectly fancy enough for a guest. Looks delicious.

12-01-2016, 03:58 PM	#5
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Vegetarian recipe for a guest How old (approx) is the guest? Are we talking middle aged adult or young person? My teens would totally call something like that "not normal" and be on your dd's bandwagon. It is also something that we, as a family, would most definitely eat. And I would not hesitate for a second to serve it to guests, especially adults who appreciate good food. I may hesitate were it a younger person just because younger people have less tolerance for good food imo. But when you say "youth leader" I'm assuming it's someone who is older than youth age. I'd probably serve a salad alongside it. That gives lots of options. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

12-01-2016, 04:33 PM	#7
2sunshines Moderator in Celebrations, Cloth Diapering & EC, Empty Arms, Prayer & Praise, and Swap n' Shop Join Date: Mar 2005 Posts: 27,027	Re: Vegetarian recipe for a guest Oh! With that information I'd definitely go with that recipe. Anyone who loves sushi is a fan of good food. I wouldn't let dd's response deter you. In the same way I wouldn't let my teens response, which would be the same, deter me. __________________ married 25 years mom to two young adults (23 and 20) and two teens (17 and 15)

12-21-2016, 09:38 AM	#9
Ideven Newly Planted Join Date: Nov 2016 Posts: 2	Re: Vegetarian recipe for a guest thank you very much for this. I am nearly vegetarian... nearly because of my arthritis I am not eating almost no meat at all so lately I have only vegetarian food. but this is not enough to fully deal with the pain so i also take bupap, but I'm much better now whichever the case. thanks for this! Last edited by Ideven; 02-17-2017 at 06:41 AM.

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