Two pescatarians - add to menu?

[Anonymous]

Hi all. Just found out two of our guests are pescatarian. We had planned on traditional Thanksgiving menu:

turkey
veg dressing (aka stuffing)
green beans with almond
Mashed potatoes
Veg gravy
Cranberry sauce
Roasted squash over arugula

Apps are cheese and charcuterie.

Should we add something more protein/rich/filling for the pescatarians?

The only fish I can think that would go flavor-wise is salmon, which I don’t want to serve because we always serve that. I know how to make seabass, but that seems to require too much care for this type of meal. Also one guest is more limited in the seafood she eats. Any veg ideas with beans or lentils that would work with a traditional Thanksgiving menu?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Hi all. Just found out two of our guests are pescatarian. We had planned on traditional Thanksgiving menu:

turkey
veg dressing (aka stuffing)
green beans with almond
Mashed potatoes
Veg gravy
Cranberry sauce
Roasted squash over arugula

Apps are cheese and charcuterie.

Should we add something more protein/rich/filling for the pescatarians?

The only fish I can think that would go flavor-wise is salmon, which I don’t want to serve because we always serve that. I know how to make seabass, but that seems to require too much care for this type of meal. Also one guest is more limited in the seafood she eats. Any veg ideas with beans or lentils that would work with a traditional Thanksgiving menu?

If I were attending I would see plenty of options and be fine with your menu. I do not expect a custom menu. I will be fine with a bit less protein at one meal.i

[Anonymous]

Lentil salad would work. Include quinoa for ore protein.

[Anonymous]

Make them a Tofurkey. It is the perfect blend of accommodation and F u. We had vegans in our family and Tofurkey was a staple.

[Anonymous]

Lentil and quinoa dish with walnuts and chopped apple
Lentil loaf (like a meatloaf, with tofu celery onions lentils etc)

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Make them a Tofurkey. It is the perfect blend of accommodation and F u. We had vegans in our family and Tofurkey was a staple.

They may be sold out by now.

[Anonymous]

Smoked salmon.

[Anonymous]

Do a wild rice pilaf! Tons of protein and very Thanksgiving-y

I do one with a wild rice mix, walnuts, mushrooms and dried cranberries that is Devine, but there are lots of good recipes out there and you can make it ahead.

Or get some shrimp cocktail to put out with the apps

Honestly though, I think you are okay without it, but it’s a nice gesture.

[Anonymous]

No. Pescatarians can just go vegetarian for the night. Add mac and cheese if you want a protein-rich side, but if you add fish, you need to make it an option for all your guests, not just the pescatarians

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Smoked salmon.

Yes !! Add this to the apps.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Smoked salmon.

Yes !! Add this to the apps.

Okay, I’ll do a separate smoked salmon board. Probably easiest and safest bet.

[Anonymous]

They can cook their own food and bring it.

I'm so sick of all the dietary restrictions and whining. You know what thanksgiving is. If you show up, deal with it. Or bring your own food. I wouldn't go out of my way to cook another entire main dish. F off.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Smoked salmon.

Yes !! Add this to the apps.

Okay, I’ll do a separate smoked salmon board. Probably easiest and safest bet.

That sounds delicious.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:They can cook their own food and bring it.

I'm so sick of all the dietary restrictions and whining. You know what thanksgiving is. If you show up, deal with it. Or bring your own food. I wouldn't go out of my way to cook another entire main dish. F off.

Tell us who you voted for without telling us who you voted for.

[Anonymous]

I have Salmon as an appetizer but I'm not adding anything to our normal meal

Can I have your veg gravy recipe?