Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 You could bake up a good macaroni and cheese with peppers and onions in it. You could bring any vege salad or vegetables that are hot. There are a million recipes in our recipe folder. You could always do dessert. M On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 5:40 PM, mylameoww <mylameoww wrote: > sorry I know this may have been asked befor, but what meal ideas does > anyone have for bringing a meal to people who are omnivor? I can't > seem to think of anything that will not seem like they are " missing the > meat " so to speak. I think partly due to the way I cook I usually just > throw stuff togeather, might not be appealing for them?? again this is > not for having people over, but rather for bringing a meal to other > people...Thanks for any ideas! > ~Danielle > > > > --- > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 25, 2009 Report Share Posted February 25, 2009 Most popular dish I've brought to dinner parties w/diehard meat eaters: Roasted red potato & roasted red onion w/steamed green bean salad It's easy. Cut potatoes into wedges. Don't skin! Cut onions into wedges. Don't chop anything. Toss in the best olive oil, sesame oil, S & P and herbs. Roast or slow-bake, however you like. Steam green beans on stove-top. Toss together and marinate in bowl w/fresh herbs & oils. I love fresh tarragon. Served hot, room temp or cold w/dressing of the best olive oil available, sesame oil if you have it, fresh herbs, Italian parsley [tarragon is the best], a splash of lemon juice, salt and fresh cracked black & red pepper. Simple & inexpensive. A hit every single time. Ciao. --- On Wed, 2/25/09, Marilyn Daub <mcdaub wrote: > Marilyn Daub <mcdaub > Re: meal ideas for omnivors? > > Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 3:03 PM > You could bake up a good macaroni and cheese with peppers > and onions in it. > > You could bring any vege salad or vegetables that are hot. > There are a > million recipes in our recipe folder. > > You could always do dessert. > > M > > On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 5:40 PM, mylameoww > <mylameoww wrote: > > > sorry I know this may have been asked befor, but what > meal ideas does > > anyone have for bringing a meal to people who are > omnivor? I can't > > seem to think of anything that will not seem like they > are " missing the > > meat " so to speak. I think partly due to the way > I cook I usually just > > throw stuff togeather, might not be appealing for > them?? again this is > > not for having people over, but rather for bringing a > meal to other > > people...Thanks for any ideas! > > ~Danielle > > > > > > > > --- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Why not make a vegetable pie, fill a crust with all kinds colourful vegetables, it will both look and taste wonderful and no-one will miss the meat. An other alternative is lasagne, it can also be made colourful and tasty for meateaters. /Helga , " mylameoww " <mylameoww wrote: > > sorry I know this may have been asked befor, but what meal ideas does > anyone have for bringing a meal to people who are omnivor? I can't > seem to think of anything that will not seem like they are " missing the > meat " so to speak. I think partly due to the way I cook I usually just > throw stuff togeather, might not be appealing for them?? again this is > not for having people over, but rather for bringing a meal to other > people...Thanks for any ideas! > ~Danielle > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Being an omnivore, I think I can answer this...Anything! Seriously, just because a dish doesn't include meat does not mean it isn't satisfying. My family does eat meat (including me). We eat vegetarian meals several times per week trying to reduce our meat consumption for environmental (and financial) reasons. We love both. My only caveat is to be genuine. Don't try to copy a favorite meal of theirs and substitute with TVP. It's not the same. It's not even close, and it's a major turn off. It's rather like a Formica counter made to look like butcher block, but it lacks the warmth and softness of the real wood and instead is hard, plastic and cold. My husband went through a period of " helping " me (poor thing), and I'd buy all the ingredients for a meal and all he would have to do is assemble them and heat it up...it never worked. He'd have to add this or that and by the time he was done it looked like what my mouth was expecting but it didn't taste the same at all, and I didn't like it. But when I changed my expectations and had him pick out the ingredients and do whatever he wanted to them it was OK. It was no longer American Chop Suey, but Dad's Spicy Noodle Thing. I had no expectations of what it should taste like so it tasted great. So make them something you like to eat. They'll probably like it too. Tameson Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 What about supplies for pizzas? Make a yummy crust, some homemade sauce and send the toppings (cheese and all the cut up veggies) so they can just throw it together when they are ready? On Thu, Feb 26, 2009 at 7:30 AM, hsp870 <lady.nightowl wrote: > Why not make a vegetable pie, fill a crust with all kinds colourful > vegetables, it will both look and taste wonderful and no-one will miss > the meat. An other alternative is lasagne, it can also be made > colourful and tasty for meateaters. > > /Helga > > <%40>, > " mylameoww " <mylameoww > wrote: > > > > sorry I know this may have been asked befor, but what meal ideas does > > anyone have for bringing a meal to people who are omnivor? I can't > > seem to think of anything that will not seem like they are " missing the > > meat " so to speak. I think partly due to the way I cook I usually just > > throw stuff togeather, might not be appealing for them?? again this is > > not for having people over, but rather for bringing a meal to other > > people...Thanks for any ideas! > > ~Danielle > > > > > -- Susan Roubidoux Check out my book: 101 Ways to make Studying Easier and Faster for College Students: What Every Students Needs to Know Explained Simply http://tiny.cc/101StudyTips Check out my blog " Because I'm the Mommy " http://noyoucanthaveicecreamforbreakfast.blogspot.com/ SMR Writing Services FLCW - Freelance Commercial Writing Services www.smrwritingservices.com Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Hi, You are being kind to offer food for someone you care about, obviously! The act of kindness will be remembered much more than what was in or " not " in the dish you brought! If you feel you cannot fix the friends something containing m**t, then don't stress about it. Assuming no one has a particular allergy to other ingredients, I personally would suggest a bakes pasta casserole with a rich, seasoned tomato sauch (make it nice and thick, with some Italian herbs...) and plenty of shredded cheese...and add in some Quorn brand faux meatballs, browned in a little olive oil sprinkled with some basil, oregano, and a pinch of garlic! These are wonderfully-flavored, and the texture is hard to distinguish from the " normal " pre-made frozen m**t balls.. Another idea is an all-vegetable soup, with LOTS of " goodies " and a flavorful vegetable-based broth. (Easy to boost the broth with something like V-8 juice, and the tomato/vegetable broth flavor doesn't scream " missing m**t! " like a less-colored vegetable stock might.) If you want the soup-broth base to be thicker and more " hearty " , then cook some beans and a few split lentils and add to the soup. I made a batch of mixed lentils recently that had this nice, dark-brown broth--looked a lot like a beef-based gravy! Hearty beans added to a veg soup/stew give an " oomph " that, while it's not the same as added m**t, does give that " bulked-up " feel when it's eaten. Personally, one of my favorite non-meat " comfort dishes " would be a really creamy, cheesy BAKED macaroni-and-cheese casserole. Who would not just LOVE getting this from a friend during a difficult time?? If your omni friend(s) don't do dairy foods, that would rule it out, but macaroni and cheese is something everybody (including kids) seems to love and it probably would be well-received. Let us know what you sent and how it went! Whatever you make, I am sure your friends will appreciate your kind offer and the spirit in which you prepared whatever food you brought! {{{hugs!}}} and good wishes to you and your friends! --Laura B., in Illinois Posted by: " mylameoww " mylameoww mylameoww Wed Feb 25, 2009 2:51 pm ((PST)) sorry I know this may have been asked befor, but what meal ideas does anyone have for bringing a meal to people who are omnivor? I can't seem to think of anything that will not seem like they are " missing the meat " so to speak. I think partly due to the way I cook I usually just throw stuff togeather, might not be appealing for them?? again this is not for having people over, but rather for bringing a meal to other people...Thanks for any ideas! ~Danielle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Dear all, May I ask to right your place,,,, I am new in this group ,,, I am from Turkey,,,, as a family we were omnivore, but for the last 10 years, we reduce eating meat , now may be one a month, prefer fish,,,, other days we prefer eat vegetarian meals. We love that too much and we accept the idea to be totally vegetarian. Love and warm hugs to all Muzo Istanbul - Turkey tamesonob Thu, 26 Feb 2009 08:52:07 -0500 Re: meal ideas for omnivors? Being an omnivore, I think I can answer this...Anything! Seriously, just because a dish doesn't include meat does not mean it isn't satisfying. My family does eat meat (including me). We eat vegetarian meals several times per week trying to reduce our meat consumption for environmental (and financial) reasons. We love both. My only caveat is to be genuine. Don't try to copy a favorite meal of theirs and substitute with TVP. It's not the same. It's not even close, and it's a major turn off. It's rather like a Formica counter made to look like butcher block, but it lacks the warmth and softness of the real wood and instead is hard, plastic and cold. My husband went through a period of " helping " me (poor thing), and I'd buy all the ingredients for a meal and all he would have to do is assemble them and heat it up...it never worked. He'd have to add this or that and by the time he was done it looked like what my mouth was expecting but it didn't taste the same at all, and I didn't like it. But when I changed my expectations and had him pick out the ingredients and do whatever he wanted to them it was OK. It was no longer American Chop Suey, but Dad's Spicy Noodle Thing. I had no expectations of what it should taste like so it tasted great. So make them something you like to eat. They'll probably like it too. Tameson _______________ Access your email online and on the go with Windows Live Hotmail. http://windowslive.com/online/hotmail?ocid=TXT_TAGLM_WL_HM_AE_Access_022009 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 You could bring a nice baked macaroni, or vegetable lasagna, or baked ziti. Also a pasta with broccoli is good. Another way to go would be to make a pot of vegetarian refried beans and bring tortilla chips to dip in it, you can also dip carrot, and celery sticks, cucumber and tomatoes. Pasta salad is always good, when I bring my Kicked up Salsa dancing macaroni to parties people seem to like. In a message dated 2/25/2009 5:52:01 P.M. Eastern Standard Time, mylameoww writes: sorry I know this may have been asked befor, but what meal ideas does anyone have for bringing a meal to people who are omnivor? I can't seem to think of anything that will not seem like they are " missing the meat " so to speak. I think partly due to the way I cook I usually just throw stuff togeather, might not be appealing for them?? again this is not for having people over, but rather for bringing a meal to other people...Thanks for any ideas! ~Danielle **************Get a jump start on your taxes. Find a tax professional in your neighborhood today. (http://yellowpages.aol.com/search?query=Tax+Return+Preparation+%26+Filing & ncid=\ emlcntusyelp00000004) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 Here's a salad I've frequently brought to omnivore dinners. Roasted red potato, red onion & green bean salad INGREDIENTS: red potatoes red onions fresh green beans extra virgin olive oil toasted sesame oil, if you have it salt & pepper whatever fresh herbs available [tarragon recommended] You can bake the vegetables or roast under the broiler, however you choose. If you choose to slow-bake, preheat oven to 350. Don't peel the red potatoes. Wash and dry, cut into wedges, then toss in a jar with oils & herbs. Peel the onions and slice into wedges. Toss in oil, salt and herbs and add w/potatoes to roasting pan. Bake at 350 for about a half hour. If you roast them under the broiler, keep them on the middle shelf so the skin does not burn. Meanwhile, steam green beans on stovetop. When done, place in bowl and toss with olive oil, S & P, herbs. When cooled combine everthing in a bowl. You can take this to dinner party as-is, or marinate overnite. It can be reheated at party in the oven [i prefer this to microwave], or served at room temperature. It's great cold in the summer. Also sometimes I add Kalamata olives. Since some folks are not fond of olives, I usually bring them in a separate container to dinner parties, so people can add them if they so choose. --- On Wed, 2/25/09, Marilyn Daub <mcdaub wrote: > Marilyn Daub <mcdaub > Re: meal ideas for omnivors? > > Wednesday, February 25, 2009, 3:03 PM > You could bake up a good macaroni and cheese with peppers > and onions in it. > > You could bring any vege salad or vegetables that are hot. > There are a > million recipes in our recipe folder. > > You could always do dessert. > > M > > On Wed, Feb 25, 2009 at 5:40 PM, mylameoww > <mylameoww wrote: > > > sorry I know this may have been asked befor, but what > meal ideas does > > anyone have for bringing a meal to people who are > omnivor? I can't > > seem to think of anything that will not seem like they > are " missing the > > meat " so to speak. I think partly due to the way > I cook I usually just > > throw stuff togeather, might not be appealing for > them?? again this is > > not for having people over, but rather for bringing a > meal to other > > people...Thanks for any ideas! > > ~Danielle > > > > > > > > --- > > > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted February 26, 2009 Report Share Posted February 26, 2009 I love the ideas here. It is a good thing that Carl and I have already eaten dinner. My favorite casserole is an enchilada bake which meat eaters usually go for. The second favorite is a spinach and mushroom lasagna, but not everyone will eat spinach or mushrooms, soooo...How about taking a huge fruit platter with a honey and yogurt dipping sauce? Lessee...quiche minus bacon or with bacon-less bits, potato pie, potato omelet (tortilla)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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