How to Host a Vegetarian Dinner Party
If you're planning a dinner party for a group of vegetarians, it doesn't have to be a difficult endeavor. There are plenty of delicious, vegetarian-friendly dishes you can prepare, without a whole lot of work required. With a little preparation and culinary creativity, you'll have a success of a vegetarian dinner party in no time. Follow these steps in order to host a dinner party for the non-meat eating crowd. Does this Spark an idea?
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Things You'll Need
- A group of vegetarians
- Vegetables
- Beans
- Kitchen and cooking utensils
- Fruits
- Wine
- Creativity
Instructions
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Come up with creative, vegetarian-friendly appetizers. Some great ideas include crackers and cheese, fried zucchini sticks, celery and hummus, and assorted nuts. Be sure to have plenty of wine on hand, as well.
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Think up several diverse salads to serve with your main courses. Many vegetarians love three bean salad, coleslaw, and Greek feta salad.
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In several bowls, place salad fixings such as spinach leaves, boiled egg, croutons, onions, and mushrooms for a "make your own salad." Be sure to have plenty of salad dressings on hand for each guest.
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Create innovative, delicious entrees. Black beans and rice, falafel, macaroni and cheese, veggie burgers, and tabouli are all great meat-alternatives most any vegetarian enjoys.
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Placing soft, sliced bread around the table is a great addition to a vegetarian dinner party. Include classics such as an Italian baguette, French loaf, pumpernickel, and rye. Be sure to place out butter and margarine, as well.
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Dessert is an easy vegetarian dinner party fix. Vegetarians can eat chocolate, fruit, and cake among other popular desserts. Set up a strawberry and dark chocolate dip station, as well as an angel food cake with strawberry sauce. Have coffee and champagne on hand to accompany all of the sweets.
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Tips & Warnings
Check labels of sauces and ingredients to ensure meat or seafood aren't included.
It goes without saying that you should never serve meat or seafood at a vegetarian dinner party.
