Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Yesterday we were invited to a bonfire. There were a lot of folks there....and the standard fare of hotdogs, potato chips , cokes etc were there. What do all you long time vegetarians do for large groups? I understand 'why' most people have hotdogs as they are cheap and feed a lot of people. Does anyone have ideas , other than just doing a potluck, for feeding a lot of people? Throughout the summer we have always loved to have cookouts, picnics and bonfires...but I'm stumped regarding food for the masses! I may just have to keep it to the potluck style and set out my hummus for those who dare! lol Kathleen VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Haystacks(recipe in the Mexican and children files) are always a hit and easy to make for picnics. We love any of the Worthington Loma Linda veggie Hotdogs, such as the Vega-Links, Big Franks, Linketts, etc..... They come in cans, so you can open them when you get to your bon fire and either put them on a metal prongs over the fire or grill them. If at home, you could just pour the veggie hotdogs, broth and all in to a pan and cover. Bring to a boil and turn off the burner. ..They are very good. We love the veggie hot dogs, taken from the can and just slice them up in some Bush Vegetarian Baked beans and heated. I like to saute some onions to go into this also. Asian Coleslaw, add the dression, nuts and noodles to right before serving. Potato Salad is another good alternative to potato chips. Veggie Stick Platter with dip Fruit dip served with fresh fruit Mellon chunk fruit salad Grill some of the frozen Veggie Burgers and Morningstar Farms Chick patties. Serve with toppings of choices on the side. Roast some fresh ears of corn in their husks on the covered grill and bake some small red potatoes wrapped in foil. . Make up a foil pack of thickly sliced onions, a little Smart Balance Light " buttery " spread, some mushrooms and green peppers and some McKays " Beef " style seasoning. Add any other veggies of choice. Seal up your package well and put on the grill to cook. Look thru our salad and appetizer recipes files. There are some great choices there. Humus is yummy with toasted pita chips. You can take some wraps along and you could make a hummus sandwich wrap with tomatoes, lettuce, onion slices and any thing else you want. Pasta salads are a nice part of picnics. Deviled eggs are also a winner. Or a eggsalad sandwich filling. Pick up some of the Worthington frozen vegetarian slices of Bolono, wham(like ham), " chicken " , turkee, " corn beef " , smoked " beef " ones. And bring along a platter of sandwich toppings, like onions, pickles slices, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, bell pepper slices, etc and some Veganaise. As soon as these are thawed, you can use them that way or heat it in a frying pan and brown or bake until crispy. Take a pan of brownies for everyone or a cake. It is easiest to make the cake in a casserole dish and leave in it,for transporting and serving at a picnic. Lemonade always goes great for these picnics. You can make it up fresh using squezzed lemon juice and sugar or some of the Real Lemon and sugar. Or bring a jar of homemade herbal tea. If you are doing this in your back yard, make frozen smoothies in your Vita-Mix .. for everyone to enjoy. Have fun. Judy - RAWKAW Monday, May 05, 2008 5:07 AM cookouts and picnics Yesterday we were invited to a bonfire. There were a lot of folks there....and the standard fare of hotdogs, potato chips , cokes etc were there. What do all you long time vegetarians do for large groups? I understand 'why' most people have hotdogs as they are cheap and feed a lot of people. Does anyone have ideas , other than just doing a potluck, for feeding a lot of people? Throughout the summer we have always loved to have cookouts, picnics and bonfires...but I'm stumped regarding food for the masses! I may just have to keep it to the potluck style and set out my hummus for those who dare! lol Kathleen VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 I was just going to post a similar question, as we are celebrating my daughter's 2nd birthday on June 1 at a local park and am debating on the food...Only my daughter and I are vegetarian. I plan on making cupcakes. My mom wants to order pizza (yuk!) Cassie RAWKAW <rawkaw wrote: Yesterday we were invited to a bonfire. There were a lot of folks there....and the standard fare of hotdogs, potato chips , cokes etc were there. What do all you long time vegetarians do for large groups? I understand 'why' most people have hotdogs as they are cheap and feed a lot of people. Does anyone have ideas , other than just doing a potluck, for feeding a lot of people? Throughout the summer we have always loved to have cookouts, picnics and bonfires...but I'm stumped regarding food for the masses! I may just have to keep it to the potluck style and set out my hummus for those who dare! lol Kathleen VA Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Morning Star has Veggie dogs which we just had last night. When you go to an outing where you are the only veggie sometimes you just have to eat the salads. We did that for a long time so as not to make other people feel bad. Eventually they came around and now have veggie dogs and patties. Sonnie >Cassie Dixon <roxy87cabriolet >May 5, 2008 5:01 AM > >Re: cookouts and picnics > >I was just going to post a similar question, as we are celebrating my daughter's 2nd birthday on June 1 at a local park and am debating on the food...Only my daughter and I are vegetarian. I plan on making cupcakes. My mom wants to order pizza (yuk!) >Cassie > >RAWKAW <rawkaw wrote: Yesterday we were invited to a bonfire. There were a lot of folks there....and the standard fare of hotdogs, potato chips , cokes etc were there. > > What do all you long time vegetarians do for large groups? I understand 'why' most people have hotdogs as they are cheap and feed a lot of people. > > Does anyone have ideas , other than just doing a potluck, for feeding a lot of people? > > Throughout the summer we have always loved to have cookouts, picnics and bonfires...but I'm stumped regarding food for the masses! I may just have to keep it to the potluck style and set out my hummus for those who dare! lol > > Kathleen > VA > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 You could make some bean patties and take along with you. Have to looked in the pasta salad recipe area? I have used a few of those recipes for cookouts and other functions. They are very good and pack well. Cin , SonnieB <sonnie3 wrote: > > > Morning Star has Veggie dogs which we just had last night. When you go to an outing where you are the only veggie sometimes you just have to eat the salads. We did that for a long time so as not to make other people feel bad. Eventually they came around and now have veggie dogs and patties. Sonnie > > > >Cassie Dixon <roxy87cabriolet > >May 5, 2008 5:01 AM > > > >Re: cookouts and picnics > > > >I was just going to post a similar question, as we are celebrating my daughter's 2nd birthday on June 1 at a local park and am debating on the food...Only my daughter and I are vegetarian. I plan on making cupcakes. My mom wants to order pizza (yuk!) > >Cassie > > > >RAWKAW <rawkaw wrote: Yesterday we were invited to a bonfire. There were a lot of folks there....and the standard fare of hotdogs, potato chips , cokes etc were there. > > > > What do all you long time vegetarians do for large groups? I understand 'why' most people have hotdogs as they are cheap and feed a lot of people. > > > > Does anyone have ideas , other than just doing a potluck, for feeding a lot of people? > > > > Throughout the summer we have always loved to have cookouts, picnics and bonfires...but I'm stumped regarding food for the masses! I may just have to keep it to the potluck style and set out my hummus for those who dare! lol > > > > Kathleen > > VA > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 http://www.tienda.com/paella/products/pp-23.html We have several paella pans around the size shown in the link above, (and smaller to make just family size paella). We make a fire and cook a vegan paella for a crowd (we have done up to 60 people). We also have the propane outdoor cooker. The last time we did this it was on a camping outing and it was a great success. We also do it at home when we have picnic/grilling type parties. Serve with a nice green salad and sangria! there is a nice party for you. If I get really extravagant I also make flan for desert. Just pre-cut all you will need for the paella, pack all the olive oil/broth/seasonings and go! It also makes quite a show. When I have a crowd indoors and I want to feed them inexpensively I either make a big pot of vegan gumbo and serve with rice made on my large rice cooker, or else I prepare a couple of pots of different vegan soups that can be kept warm on hot plates and some bread. Roseta , " RAWKAW " <rawkaw wrote: > > Yesterday we were invited to a bonfire. There were a lot of folks there....and the standard fare of hotdogs, potato chips , cokes etc were there. > > What do all you long time vegetarians do for large groups? I understand 'why' most people have hotdogs as they are cheap and feed a lot of people. > > Does anyone have ideas , other than just doing a potluck, for feeding a lot of people? > > Throughout the summer we have always loved to have cookouts, picnics and bonfires...but I'm stumped regarding food for the masses! I may just have to keep it to the potluck style and set out my hummus for those who dare! lol > > Kathleen > VA > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted May 5, 2008 Report Share Posted May 5, 2008 Judy, I want to come to your next cookout. Sounds like you make some wonderful food. Yummy!! Hugs, Mindy , " wwjd " <jtwigg wrote: > > Haystacks(recipe in the Mexican and children files) are always a hit and easy to make for picnics. > > We love any of the Worthington Loma Linda veggie Hotdogs, such as the Vega-Links, Big Franks, Linketts, etc..... They come in cans, so you can open them when you get to your bon fire and either put them on a metal prongs over the fire or grill them. If at home, you could just pour the veggie hotdogs, broth and all in to a pan and cover. Bring to a boil and turn off the burner. .They are very good. > > We love the veggie hot dogs, taken from the can and just slice them up in some Bush Vegetarian Baked beans and heated. I like to saute some onions to go into this also. > > Asian Coleslaw, add the dression, nuts and noodles to right before serving. > > Potato Salad is another good alternative to potato chips. > > Veggie Stick Platter with dip > > Fruit dip served with fresh fruit > > Mellon chunk fruit salad > > Grill some of the frozen Veggie Burgers and Morningstar Farms Chick patties. Serve with toppings of choices on the side. > > Roast some fresh ears of corn in their husks on the covered grill and bake some small red potatoes wrapped in foil. . Make up a foil pack of thickly sliced onions, a little Smart Balance Light " buttery " spread, some mushrooms and green peppers and some McKays " Beef " style seasoning. Add any other veggies of choice. Seal up your package well and put on the grill to cook. > > Look thru our salad and appetizer recipes files. There are some great choices there. Humus is yummy with toasted pita chips. You can take some wraps along and you could make a hummus sandwich wrap with tomatoes, lettuce, onion slices and any thing else you want. > > Pasta salads are a nice part of picnics. Deviled eggs are also a winner. Or a eggsalad sandwich filling. > > Pick up some of the Worthington frozen vegetarian slices of Bolono, wham(like ham), " chicken " , turkee, " corn beef " , smoked " beef " ones. And bring along a platter of sandwich toppings, like onions, pickles slices, lettuce leaves, tomato slices, bell pepper slices, etc and some Veganaise. As soon as these are thawed, you can use them that way or heat it in a frying pan and brown or bake until crispy. > > Take a pan of brownies for everyone or a cake. It is easiest to > make the > cake in a casserole dish and leave in it,for transporting and serving at a picnic. > > > Lemonade always goes great for these picnics. You can make it up fresh using squezzed lemon juice and sugar or some of the Real Lemon and sugar. Or bring a jar of homemade herbal tea. > > If you are doing this in your back yard, make frozen smoothies in your Vita-Mix . for everyone to enjoy. > > > Have fun. > > Judy > > > > > > - > RAWKAW > > Monday, May 05, 2008 5:07 AM > cookouts and picnics > > > Yesterday we were invited to a bonfire. There were a lot of folks there....and the standard fare of hotdogs, potato chips , cokes etc were there. > > What do all you long time vegetarians do for large groups? I understand 'why' most people have hotdogs as they are cheap and feed a lot of people. > > Does anyone have ideas , other than just doing a potluck, for feeding a lot of people? > > Throughout the summer we have always loved to have cookouts, picnics and bonfires...but I'm stumped regarding food for the masses! I may just have to keep it to the potluck style and set out my hummus for those who dare! lol > > Kathleen > VA > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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