aggieamy Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I'm planning a book club party on Tuesday evening. The theme is British food because we are reading The Hounds of the Baskervilles. The food doesn't have to be British though. So far I've got: Tea Scones Cake Egg Salad Sandwiches Cucumber Sandwiches and ???? What can I add to make this a full meal? A side dish? Fruit? Soup? It has to be vegetarian and most of the vegetable soup recipes I have are not vegetarian (go figure!). I do have a really good cinnamon cooked apple/applesauce recipe that I could make but that still seems like it's too light for dinner. Suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaT Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 What about Bubble and Squeak? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aggieamy Posted December 12, 2011 Author Share Posted December 12, 2011 The Bubble and Squeak recipes I found seem to have meat in them. Is it possible to make it vegetarian? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
justasque Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 I would add some kind of fruit. A trifle would be good, or a crumble, or any of the numerous British fruit desserts. The cake could be a Victoria Sponge. The meal you're planning is what I would have called "tea" growing up, and would typically have been eaten the evening after a large noon meal. Honestly, though, there's a lot of food/calories in what you've got listed, so add the fruit and you should be fine. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lailasmum Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 Sounds like high tea. I grew up with high tea a few times a week. You could add a very simple salad. The scones need jam and clotted cream. That is all pretty filling. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluegoat Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 You could offer some British cheeses (How about some Wenslydale, Grommit?) You can make bubble and squeak without the meat, I'd say that is more common. Samosas might also work if you feel you need something more. But I think the fruit is probably a good choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mazakaal Posted December 12, 2011 Share Posted December 12, 2011 How about carrot and coriander soup and a side salad with the finger sandwiches? I like the idea of adding some cheese to the meal - you could make cheese and pickle sandwiches. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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