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If not much of a cook ! What would you cook if you wanted to make someone feel cared for but they don’t eat meat

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Recentgradneedingachance · 11/12/2024 16:09

Hello

I want to treat family who I haven’t seen for over a year. I want them to feel well cared for when the are with for lunch and dinner. So lovelies I not much of a cook 🫣what would you do ?

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Breadcat24 · 12/12/2024 15:25

Butternut squash soup with a swirl of cream and deep fried sage leaves (fry 1 onion, add butternut and boil in stock, add pinch of ground corriander blend, fry sage leaves for 1 min)

Red onion tart with balsamic ( blind bake some shop bought pastry in little tart tins - 1 big one- chop red onion into wedges fry slowly in butter trying to keep whole, add good splash balsamic and a derert spoon sugar, finish onion in tart case 5 mins)

Baked camenbert and crusty bread

feta and spinach filo parcel
Jamie Oliver's 30 Minute Meals: Spinach & Feta Filo Pie recipe | HotCooking

Jamie Oliver's 30 Minute Meals: Spinach & Feta Filo Pie recipe

Jamie Oliver's spinach and feta filo pie, tomato salad with basil dressing and coated ice cream. Not quite 30 minutes but maybe next time.

https://hotcooking.co.uk/recipes/jamie-oliver-30-minute-meals-spinach-and-feta-filo-pie/

Nannyfannybanny · 12/12/2024 15:10

Vegetarian sausages are disgusting..I was persuaded to try some, they look, taste and have the actual feel of meat in your mouth. They are also ultra high processed food..

AdaColeman · 11/12/2024 16:34

Mixed bean and vegetarian sausage casserole, quick, easy and foolproof.
Aubergine parmigiana, delicious, a real treat.
Cauliflower cheese and vegetarian sausages, a winter favourite.
Or home made soup, eg leek and potato or spicy parsnip is so comforting!

Lessstressedhemum · 11/12/2024 16:25

Lentil soup and fresh crusty bread
Macaroni cheese, peas, roasted tomatoes and chips

Hillarious · 11/12/2024 16:23

I love the Bosh vegetarian lasagne (which doesn't have to be vegan), with large slices of aubergine, courgette and red pepper roasted in the oven and then layered up with a tomato sauce.

Notonthestairs · 11/12/2024 16:23

mary Berry - spiced lentil and tomato moussaka from her Cook Now, Eat later book (page 114)
So lovely meateaters go back for seconds.

Woahtherehoney · 11/12/2024 16:19

Marry me halloumi https://www.latoyah.co.uk/2023/08/marry-me-halloumi-recipe-one-pan-wonder.html?m=1

Vegetable casserole

Vegetable enchiladas

Vegan meatballs and pasta with garlic bread or doughballs

Roasted vegetable orzo

ooh so many options I can think of!

Marry Me Halloumi Recipe | One Pan Wonder

https://www.latoyah.co.uk/2023/08/marry-me-halloumi-recipe-one-pan-wonder.html?m=1

Cyclebabble · 11/12/2024 16:16

My go to for veggie friends is curried cauliflower. So easy and so tasty!

FuzzyPuffling · 11/12/2024 16:16

Something with lots of cheese.

morenachos · 11/12/2024 16:14

This chickpea curry is quick, easy and delicious. A firm favourite in our house.

www.noracooks.com/chickpea-curry/

GiftWrappedSuburbanDreams · 11/12/2024 16:13

Squash and sage risotto with garlic bread
Creamy garlic and mushroom stroganoff
Lentil and vegetable cottage pie/lasagne
Lentil dal with rice, naans, vegetarian sides

Nannyfannybanny · 11/12/2024 16:13

Haha,yes another one for veggie lasagna. I don't eat meat,but don't often make it because of all the faff,of par cooking veg. I don't bother if it's watery veg like courgettes. Get a nice crumb crust on top, crumb and good cheese. Serve with a nice mixed salad,I don't like garlic bread. And what time shall I get round 🤣.

Teddyhasgonetobed · 11/12/2024 16:13

Jacket spud/baked potatoes cheese and beans. The ultimate in veg friendly comfort food! Doesn't matter your skill level just make sure they are baked in the oven till soft and fluffy rather than the microwave variety.

DaisyChain505 · 11/12/2024 16:12

Make a lovely 5 bean chilli, it’s so easy.

fry off celery, carrot, a pepper and onions and then add some spices like chilli powder, cumin, tumeric etc (you can find more specifics online). Add three tins of mixed beans In tomato sauce and you’re sorted.

serve with rice, tortilla chips and even some salsa and guac on the sides to add extra.

Some people like sour cream and coriander with this meal too.

Nc546888 · 11/12/2024 16:09

Vegetarian lasagne would be my favourite

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