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Thank you so much for all your replies, this has given me lots of ideas. Dips for a starter sounds good as we can have them while chatting and I can make them ahead.
Lightisfading - the pepperpot pie sounds really interesting - any chance of the recipe please? I like the idea of something that looks impressive (I'm a bit of a show off).
I think I'll try out a few recipes on my OH and choose the best from that. I did think about a risotto, but I made that last time they came and it was so much stirring! I might try the Jamie Oliver recipe for Hamilton Squash which sounds similar to the butternut squash risotto but the squash is stuffed with rice and mushrooms and baked (less time standing over a stove!).
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I never bother with all the stirring for risotto, I stir to start with then put the lid on and just stir occasionally.
pre-preparing the risotto and stuffing it into the squash is a great idea though, as you say less time standing over a stove!!0 -
How about Tempura to start.
I make a broccolli/pepper tempura.
slice the peppers into quite chunky strips and break the broccolli into smallish florets
1 cup of plain flour
1 cup of lager (stella/carlsberg etc)
whisk to a batter, coat individual pieces of veg and deep fry until golden brown.
Serve with ramekins of dark soy sauce and sweet chilli dipping sauce.
Sounds odd the broccoli but we love it and it goes very well.0 -
How about Tempura to start.
I make a broccolli/pepper tempura.
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I've also had sweet potato tempura in a japanese restaurant, probably the nummiest thing ever
i might have to try this, its easier than i expected and we alwaaayys have stella or some variation in the house. :rotfl:
Moozer - i've PMed you.0 -
How about a selection of pates/dippers to start followed by a nice risotto?
Greek butterbean spread (serves 4)
1 small red onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, crushed
2 x 400g cans butter beans, drained and liquid reserved
50ml lemon juice
1 tbsp fresh mint, chopped
2 tbsp fresh dill, chopped
- place all ingredients in a food processor and process until fairly smooth. Add a little liquid reserved from the beans to loosen the mixture if necessary
Carrot and parsnip pate (serves 8)
2 small parsnips (~270g), peeled and chopped
2 carrots, peeled and chopped
1 onion, chopped
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tsp cumin seeds
½ tsp ground coriander
½ tsp paprika
400g tin butterbeans, rinsed and drained
1 tsp marmite
1 tbsp lemon juice
1 tbsp brown sugar
2 tbsp chopped fresh coriander
- boil the parsnips and carrots until soft, then drain
- meanwhile fry the onion and garlic until soft, then add the cumin seeds, ground coriander and paprika, and cook for 2 minutes more
- put all the ingredients except the fresh coriander in a food processor and blend well
- stir in the fresh coriander and season to taste
Butternut squash risotto
1 onion, chopped
Half tsp of coriander
Half tsp cumin
150g Arborio rice
500ml hot vegetable stock
6oz butternut squash cut into small pieces
1 courgette – diced
2tbsp frozen peas
Fresh parsley
Seasoning
Soften onion in frylight, add spices then rice and stir.
Add stock a ladle at a time and simmer for 10 mins.
Add squash and courgette, keep adding stock, cook for a further 5 mins, add peas.
When all stock absorbed and rice is tender and creamy, remove from heat and add parsley.
I usually add some Boursin to this but you can leave it out if your friend is pregnant, you can substitute the squash for broad beans, peas or courgettes if you like.
Do you need a pud?
Black forest dessert (serves 4)
4 trifle sponges
400g tin black cherries in syrup
2 tbsp kirsch (or kahlua)
2 x 125g chocolate Alpro desserts
- put the trifle sponges in a glass dish
- drain the cherries, reserving the syrup
- mix the syrup with the kirsch, and pour over the sponge
- top with cherries, then spoon over the chocolate dessert
Make a few hours ahead if possible, to allow the sponges to soak up the liquid
Hope these give you some ideas!
these all sound great, I'll be giving them all a go (i still haven't made a risotto:eek: )0 -
1 cup of lager (stella/carlsberg etc)
Stella isn't vegetarian, as they use Isinglass to make it.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geraint.bevan/Vegetarian_beers.html0 -
What about stuffed peppers, either as a starter or a main. Also agree with the poster who suggested mexican - you could do mixed vegetable fajitas/ tacos.I know you said you wanted to avoid pasta but Jamie O does a really nice, slightly spicy pasta bake and (I think ) mozzarella is ok if you're pregnant.0
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Stella isn't vegetarian, as they use Isinglass to make it.
http://homepage.ntlworld.com/geraint.bevan/Vegetarian_beers.html
I realise it probably doesn't matter now but I have to correct myself. Since InBev (the makers of Stella) started their advertising campaign stating that stella only contains 4 ingredients (barley, water, hops and yeast) they have changed their production methods and no longer use isinglass.
It is therefore now suitable for both vegetarians and vegans.0 -
There are some nice recipe ideas on BBC GoodFood website - I like that people can rate and comment on the recipes so you have an idea how they turn out, people often add their own tweaks or improvements or suggestions for alternatives to ingredients etc:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/search.do?filterItem=dietVegetarian&orderFilter=hrated&searchType=recipes&keywords=&showFilter=tested
This is a vegetarian main course that meat eaters should enjoy too:
Roasted butternut squash with goat's cheese
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/3938/roasted-butternut-squash-with-goats-cheese
The Spicy root & lentil casserole also sounds good and uses in season ingredients:
http://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/1364/spicy-root-and-lentil-casserole"The happiest of people don't necessarily have the
best of everything; they just make the best
of everything that comes along their way."
-- Author Unknown --0
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