What can I serve along with my Easter ham for the 1 vegetarian guest attending?!


Question: I have never cooked for a vegetarian before and only have one oven in which I will be doing ham and scalloped potatoes. I would like to serve something which he can have instead of the ham.


Answers: I have never cooked for a vegetarian before and only have one oven in which I will be doing ham and scalloped potatoes. I would like to serve something which he can have instead of the ham.

Firstly, as a vegetarian, I want to say thank you for making something separate for your vegetarian friend. A lot of people like to go for the "let them have sides" leaving a selection of bread and salad for the vegetarians.

Secondly, the easiest thing for you two make, especially since your stove will be filled with the ham, would be pasta. It's delicious and filling and can be cook, entirely, on top of your stove. If you want to jazz it up a bit, make a penne pasta, toss with the Alfredo sauce of your choice and then top with steamed veggie. (you can steam them in the microwave - and now a days a lot of frozen vegetable companies have the "heat in bag" veggies - quick and simple)

I wish you luck!

Do they eat eggs and cheese? In which case a quiche would be good. Otherwise there are lots of veggie pie type recipes that you can make.

Check www.allrecipes.com and browse the vegetarian section for good recipes.

U can make ANYTHING!! Tofu- Corn- The list goes on and on... cooking for us isn't a big deal! We dont want meat.... doesn't mean we cant have sides!!

You guest can eat all the sides. Its usually enough, but if you must make something you could try any of these recipes. The one I like is portobello and asparagus pasta.

y would u serve ham??
since they're vegetarian??
isn't that a meat?
great
now i have a question to ask.

here is a wonderful vegetarian cobbler I posted the other day. I bet meat eaters will also love it.This was featured on Martha Stewarts show after she stopped in at Aunt Flora's Cobblers in Findlay MArket here in downtown Cincinnati. Her cobblers are to die for.
AUNT FLORA'S SOUL VEGGIE COBBLER
Makes two 9-inch cobblers
4 cups chopped collard greens, tough stems removed
3 tablespoons olive oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper
2 large ears corn
4 ribs celery, sliced 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon celery seeds
2 onions, chopped
1/2 cup, plus 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
2 cups broccoli florets
2 cups chopped carrots
1 1/2 cups cauliflower florets
5 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 teaspoons seasoned salt


1. Place greens and oil in a small stock pot or Dutch-oven. Add enough water to cover; season with salt and pepper. Cover, set over medium heat and bring to a boil. Reduce heat to a simmer; let cook until greens begin to fall apart, about 1 hour. Drain greens and set aside.
2. Fill a medium saucepan with water and bring to a boil. Add corn; cook until tender, about 20 minutes. Remove corn and cut kernels from cob; discard cobs and set aside kernels.
3. In a large stock pot or Dutch-oven, bring 10 cups water, celery, and celery seeds to a boil over medium heat; let cook for 30 minutes. Remove celery; set aside. Set pot of water aside.
4. In a medium saute pan, melt 3 tablespoons butter over medium heat. Add onions and celery; cook until browned, 8 to 10 minutes. Add to pot with celery seeds along with broccoli, carrots, cauliflower, corn, and greens.

5. Place pot over medium-high heat and bring to a boil, stirring to combine. Reduce heat to a simmer, and cook until broccoli turns a vibrant green color, 2 to 3 minutes. In a medium sauté pan, melt 1/4 cup butter. Remove from heat. Gradually stir flour into melted butter until flour is dissolved and mixtures has thickened; whisk into simmering vegetable mixture. Continue cooking, stirring occasionally, until thickened, 2 to 3 minutes more. Season with seasoned salt and pepper, whisk in 1 tablespoon butter, and set aside.

6. Preheat oven to 375°. Line 2 baking sheets with parchment paper and set aside. Melt remaining 2 tablespoons butter; set aside. Lightly dust work surface with flour and roll out 1 piece of dough into a circle about 13 inches in diameter. Repeat process with remaining pieces of dough. Place 1 round of dough in a 9-inch deep-dish pie plate; fold overhanging dough inward. Ladle in half of the filling; cover with a second piece of dough and fold overhanging dough inward over the top of the cobbler. Score top in 4 or 5 places with a paring knife. Repeat process with remaining 2 pieces of dough and filling. Generously brush tops with remaining tablespoons of melted butter. Place each cobbler on a prepared baking sheet; bake until golden brown and bubbling, about 45 minutes.

I used to be vegetarian. try creating a beans-and-rice type dish. Cook some rice, add in some beans (you can use canned black, kidney, red, white or pinto, or some chickpeas, whatever) Add in some spices or herbs (if you're not too sure of yourself free styling the spices, you could just add a little chili powder, or some italian seasonings.) If you with lighter flavored herbs, you could add some veggies. If you with spicier flavors, you could add garlic, onion, bell pepper, or canned tomatoes.
The beans add protein while the rice has carbs.

PS> are they vegetarian or vegan. Most vegetarians eat milk and egg products, but vegans will not eat any animal byproduct- no bread(eggs) no Butter (dairy) no gelatin (comes from horses)

Such complicated people..... Really depends on how vegetarian he is. I know my Catholic friends cannot eat meat during Lent Friday, they substitute w/fish and pasta. A nice cod or flounder fillet would be easy enough. Fried cheese or Fried Vegetables like zuccini sticks or Pickles. Tons of stuff. I know it is hard but you kinda gotta think like a vegetarian and it will all come together.

salad and if they dont want it let them starve

Go here for recipes:
http://www.cooksrecipes.com/category/mle...

It is best to call and ask them what to cook for them. They will understand.

if you are serving scalloped potatoes, serve another veggie on the side like broccoli. they should be fine,

i have experienced that many vegetarians are comfortable bringing something along for them self like fish or beans if that is their preference. especially since everyone else will eat ham.

good luck. happy Easter

Try asking him what he would like. He may offer to bring his own meal so as not to put you out. Ask what you could prepare for him, it will let him know you care. Don't be offended if he doesn't want you to go out of your way, talk to the guy for your answer.

What about a nice salmon fillet unless they don't eat fish, of course!

Eggplant dish--parmesan or just grill it with olive oil and balsamic vinegar

When I was vegetarian and I went to a party where the main dish was meat, I'd make a meal out of the side dishes. They were always my favorites anyway.

You really need to understand what kind of vegetarian your guest is . If he will eat fish, or chicken and just not red meat, or no food made with animals which eliminates milk and eggs. Once defined there are many websites to give you an idea.

Look at what you are serving your family and modify the sides to meet your guest need.

We used to service a grilled portabella mushroom with zucchini, tomatoe, eggplant, pepper, and mozerella cheese if acceptable.





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