Apologies for the delay in replying, I posted the thread immediately
before leaving work yesterday and this is the first time I've been
online since - I'm not used to such quick turnarounds with google
groups!!

Many thanks for all the replies and links to recipes, i will try to
respond to any queries. I've been amazed at the quality of the
responses

My restriction list was from 3 or four people - and it could have been
greater, but the non-dairy-eater isn't coming

Sorry - my definition of root vegetable was inconsise - onions are
acceptable though baked potatoes are not! (My friend dislikes the
texture of them, it isn't from an allergy POV... Incidentally,
coeliacs is the only medical restriction I'm dealing with - the rest
are just personal taste. I'm trying to meet the challege to provide a
dish that will be enjoyed by all!)

I have been interested in trying out quinoa for some time - so may
turn my hand to that... There have been so many good suggestions I'll
need to spend a bit of time reading through them all!

A quick question - is cornstarch the same as cornflour? (I'm in the
UK and currently use cornflour, but have never come across cornstarch)

I am very grateful for all your help
- Laura