Dave Smith > wrote in message >...
> DP wrote:
>
> >
> > I would appreciate suggestions for a menu and recipes, that:
> >
> > --As much as possible, can be made ahead
> > --Has an elegant touch
> > --Has one vegetarian option (one of the members is vegetarian, but I
> > don't think the whole meal needs to be vegetarian simply because she
> > is).
>
> How about a relish tray with olives, pickles, radishes etc. That should
> take care of the vegetarian.

Pfft!

> By "holiday theme" I assume that you mean
> either Thanksgiving or Christmas, both of which call for a good sized
> roast, usually turkey.
>
> Sorry, but people who adopt fad diets

Vegetarianism isn't a fad diet, it is a way of life. Many people are
veg for religious, philosphical and cultural reasons.

>can't expect to be catered to in
> group situations.

It is rude not to serve food that you know your guests can eat, if you
are aware of their dietary restrictions ahead of time.

>Most vegetarians cheat and sneak meat once in a while,

Not any veg heads I know. Otherwise, they aren't vegetarians.


-L.