Hannah Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 (edited) We're expecting overseas guests next weekend. They are a family with whom we were close friends before they emigrated about 8 years ago. In the meantime the mom eats gluten free and the eldest daughter is vegan. They don't eat anything processed. Dh or I will pick them up at the airport at 5am and they will be at our house by 6h30 on Saturday and leave again on Sunday afternoon. I'm not the most creative chef and am a bit stumped on the menu. Breakfast Fruit salad with nuts on the side Full-fat plain yoghurt Bacon and eggs or omelette for the non-vegans. Lunch Barbeque. Large mushrooms for the vegan Vegetable sides What can we do for dessert? Snacks Jar of nuts Fruit Popcorn Dinner All I can think of is a vegetable soup or a large salad. Artisan bread for those that can eat it (or would this be rude to the gluten-free eater?) What would satisfy everyone? Breakfast Same as yesterday Lunch It seems boring to do meat and sides again, but I can't come up with anything better. (edited for typos) Edited November 15, 2017 by Hannah Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Does she eat gluten free out of choice or do you have to worry about cross contamination. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snickerplum Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I would ask them what some favorites are. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 I'd be kinda worried about your vegan guest having just fruit salad + nuts for breakfast. Would they be interested in some oatmeal/porridge? That's relatively easy to whip up. Lunch dessert -- You might be fruited out by now, but what about berries with whipped cream on the side? Or some kind of meringue? (it's just egg whites + sugar so that shouldn't be too processed). Supper -- I'm not sure on how filling the vegetable soup would be. What about some sort of beans? Personally I like lentils because I don't have to mess around with pre-soaking. I find them very filling, tasty, and they have a fair amount of protein (essential for me). I don't think bread would be rude to the gluten-free eater although I think it would be nice to have a starch that she could eat as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftymama Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Depends on how much work you want to put into it. You can get gluten free steel cut oats. Add some fruit and nut options and you've got healthy and gluten free while being vegan. They make gluten free pretzels and tortilla chips with gluten free salsa. There are a lot of salad options. Minestrone is vegan and can be gluten free if you skip the noodles. Baked sweet potatoes topped with beans. Avocado dip with gluten free chips. Quinoa. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ktgrok Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Check your freezer section at the grocery store for vegan muffins and gluten free ones, Maybe a vegan veggie burger for lunch. And some hummus or guac with gluten free chips. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Does she eat gluten free out of choice or do you have to worry about cross contamination. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Mostly out of choice I believe. I know she complained of cramps and stomach problems when they moved. Apparently there is more gluten in the bread in Australia than here in South Africa. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Can you get specialty gluten free foods in South Africa? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Can you get specialty gluten free foods in South Africa? Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Speciality foods have finally reached our town! There is a pharmacy chain that now has an aisle of health foods which include gluten free, all kinds of flours and other products, so I would be able to find shelf-stable items like a bread mix and quinoa.. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hornblower Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Check out some recipes on gf vegan sites. breakfast Vegan GF pancakes https://minimalistbaker.com/life-changing-banana-walnut-pancakes-gluten-free/lunch - coconut curried lentils https://minimalistbaker.com/coconut-curried-golden-lentils-20-minutes/dinner - quinoa & veg stuffed portobellos https://minimalistbaker.com/quinoa-vegetable-stuffed-portobello-mushrooms/That site has TONS of gf vegan dessert recipes. (btw, the vegan can't eat yoghurt either _ that wasn't clear on your menu ) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 lunch - coconut curried lentils https://minimalistbaker.com/coconut-curried-golden-lentils-20-minutes/ This looks really good! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eternalsummer Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 you could get a coconut milk yogurt or a soy one. I would definitely do a bean for dinner, somehow. You can really just add beans to a veg soup, usually. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rebbyribs Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 A few more ideas: Breakfasts: Scrambled tofu & veggies (like this http://www.greatbritishchefs.com/recipes/easy-vegan-breakfast-recipe-scrambled-tofu ) Breakfast potatoes or hash browns Lunch dessert: Vegan peanut butter Rice Krispie treats (like this: https://www.popsugar.com/fitness/Vegan-Rice-Krispies-Treats-35693127 ) Frozen banana "ice cream" with chocolate sauce (like this: http://www.thekitchn.com/how-to-make-creamy-ice-cream-with-just-one-ingredient-cooking-lessons-from-the-kitchn-93414 ) Dinner: Vegetable curry over rice vegetarian chili over baked potatoes veggie stir-fry over rice Mujadarra (like this: https://www.themediterraneandish.com/mujadara-lentils-and-rice-with-crispy-onions/ ) and a big salad 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cjzimmer1 Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Someone on here posted this recipe and it has been a major hit. My family loves it and I've served it at several events and many meat loving people have commented on how good it is (the vegans and vegetarians did too). https://www.hippressurecooking.com/lentil-risotto-peasant-cooking-under-pressure/ 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monica_in_Switzerland Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Mushroom-butternut squash risotto made with veggie stock, parmesan on the side for non-vegans homemade vegan burger patties (lentil or bean based), regular and gf buns black bean tostadas with many topping options quinoa salad as a side with anything GF pasta with a veggie-heavy tomato sauce breakfasts: gf oatmeal with various toppings roast sweet potatoes natural peanut butter or almond butter on fruit slices, gf crackers smoothies possibly? muffins or quick breads made with almond flour will help keep people full Lunches: large lunch salads are good, make sure to have some avocado on hand for the vegan to help fill her up. GF bread and regular bread 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HomeAgain Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 My rule of thumb for feeding GF or vegan is to go outside my culture to ones that are generally GF or vegan. Mexican food can be adapted easily with a base of corn, beans, vegetables, spices. Indian food works well. Chinese food, real Chinese, not American, works well. Thai, as well. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JFSinIL Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 Check if the store has any gluten-free pasta. You want rice/corn (some also have quinoa). If corn is the first ingredient, it can be gummy - look for rice as first listed ingredient. Then an organic jarred sauce or make your own. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guinevere Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 My rule of thumb for feeding GF or vegan is to go outside my culture to ones that are generally GF or vegan. Mexican food can be adapted easily with a base of corn, beans, vegetables, spices. Indian food works well. Chinese food, real Chinese, not American, works well. Thai, as well. A taco bar is a great idea for one meal. You could have all the options in different containers so each person can customize. Meat, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, olives, etc. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kiana Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 A taco bar is a great idea for one meal. You could have all the options in different containers so each person can customize. Meat, beans, lettuce, cheese, sour cream, olives, etc. Ooh, now you've given me another idea -- baked potato bar! There are some pretty cool toppings for potatoes that happen to be vegan (curried beans is delicious for one). 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hannah Posted November 15, 2017 Author Share Posted November 15, 2017 Thank you for all the great ideas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jean in Newcastle Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 My rule of thumb for feeding GF or vegan is to go outside my culture to ones that are generally GF or vegan. Mexican food can be adapted easily with a base of corn, beans, vegetables, spices. Indian food works well. Chinese food, real Chinese, not American, works well. Thai, as well. If you go with Chinese food (or any Asian food) make sure that you use gluten free soy sauce or tamari. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Okra Posted November 15, 2017 Share Posted November 15, 2017 This is a great recipe! It's gluten free and vegan and super tasty! Maybe you can incorporate it somehow. Zesty Quinoa Salad http://allrecipes.com/recipe/229156/zesty-quinoa-salad/?internalSource=hub%20recipe&referringContentType=search%20results&clickId=cardslot%201 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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