Has anyone any ideas for family friendly meals for fussy eaters with differing diets? I'm stuck a bit. Both DC have ASD so overcoming any food dislikes is a challenge to say the least.
I'm an omnivore. Will pretty much eat anything - I don't buy meat anymore but have it if we eat out/get a takeaway. I don't enjoy meat subs like quorn but will eat them. I'd rather eat fresh veg etc
DS - vegetarian who won't eat dairy for ethical reasons. Does not like onions, butternut squash, sweet potato, beans of any kind except baked in tomato sauce, cabbage, kale, mushrooms, began cheese, aubergine, salad of any kind, carrots, cauliflower, barley, cous cous or nuts. He also does not eat any kind of sweet and savoury together (no caramelised anything) and no hot and cold at the same meal so no side salads. On top of this, he doesn't like sauces - he can handle a meal where the sauce is integral, like a curry or bolognaise, but cannot cope with any kind of added sauce at all. Nothing too hot either.
DD - pescetarian. No mushrooms or chick peas or peppers for her. Loves shellfish, rich creamy sauces and cheese. Also doesn't like butternut squash or cabbage. Hates tofu.
Some meals I've tried lately with varying success are:
Falafel burgers and sweet potato wedges - DS ate the burger but not the wedges. DD ate the wedges but not the burger
Lentil bolognaise - DS ate it but hated it and says he'll never eat it again. DD had two spoonfuls and refused any more.
Veg Curry - both ate it but both said it wasn't very nice. Would eat again if pushed.
Veg risotto - DD missed the creaminess of cheese and DS didn't like the tarragon. I made a tomato risotto last week and neither enjoyed it.
I'm a single mum who works long hours outside of the house. I'm just tired of trying to think of what we can all eat. Until recently DS was pescetarian too and ate dairy and things were much easier. We all enjoyed mealtimes and it was a chance to sit down, relax and catch up. Now it's as fraught as when they were food refusing toddlers.
Has anyone any nice suggestions for meals?
(Please be kind about my DC - they are teenagers with ASD. Some of their avoidances, esp DS are sensory issues and not choices. Both have emotional issues and I want to avoid mealtimes turning into a battleground)