Question:
How do I entertain my non-vegetarian friends?
Entertain Out
There are times when it may work well to entertain guests at a restaurant rather than in your home. That's especially true if you think that people's food preferences may be difficult to accommodate. At a restaurant, everyone can choose what they want.
Presentation Counts
If you make your food look good, people will expect it to taste good, too. They'll go into the meal with a positive attitude. That's especially important when people are trying foods they are unfamiliar with. If you're serving a vegetarian meal to friends, it pays to "put your best food forward".
Think Ethnic
Many of the vegetarian foods that non-vegetarians like are ethnic. Most people like bean burritos, bean tacos, Chinese stir-frys, Italian pasta dishes, or Greek spanakopita. Look through ethnic vegetarian cookbooks for ideas. Planning a meal with an ethnic theme can be fun. If the foods are new to your guests, they may enjoy trying something different.
Catering Your Get-Together
Many large cities have caterers that specialize in vegetarian cooking. Depending on budget and time constraints, having a special meal catered can be convenient. Most caterers will set up and use their own equipment, or you can pick up and serve the food yourself.
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