DD’s GF just said they don’t eat “animal products” anymore

[Anonymous]

which is news since Thanksgiving. They’re both former athletes, eat a lot and previously big meat eaters. But my question is what do I do about Christmas dinner that’s big on meat and seafood — What do I have for them?

[Anonymous]

Does that mean they're began now? Are cheese and eggs out too?

[Anonymous]

On such short notice? How rude and silly of them.

Salad. Baked potatos. Stuffed portabello mushrooms. Hummus.

And lots of wine for you.

[Anonymous]

Still cook all the other normal foods for everyone else.

[Anonymous]

Just have lots of sides that have no meat or broth (use vegetable broth vs. chicken). Potato, few vegetables, etc.

[Anonymous]

And the GF doesn’t eat mushrooms.

I think they’re being ridiculous and this won’t last the week but I won’t say that of course and I don’t want them to starve. Right now, they’re saying “no animal products” which includes yogurt, butter, eggs, seafood....

[Anonymous]

I’m a vegetarian. I love holiday meals with mashed potatoes (use earths best butter), stuffing made outside the bird, salad, brussel sprouts.

[Anonymous]

I wouldn't change the menu. They can eat the sides.

[Anonymous]

I would tell them to bring a dish they feel like eating. Maybe a rice casserole or something?

[Anonymous]

Tell them your menu and let them know they are welcome to bring any additional dishes they would like.

[Anonymous]

How old is dd? Teenager or adult?

[Anonymous]

Wow, to be honest OP, I'd buy them only a salad. I'm not going to rearrange my holiday meal because of them.

Or they can bring their own food.

[Anonymous]

I would just be honest -- tell your daughter the meal you have planned, and explain that you wish to be hospitable, but you were caught by surprise.

Give her $30 and send her and her GF to the grocery store to pick up whatever they want to make to add to dinner. Or they can order some tofu stir fry from a vegan Chinese restaurant or do takeout from an Indian place. Whatever they want.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:which is news since Thanksgiving. They’re both former athletes, eat a lot and previously big meat eaters. But my question is what do I do about Christmas dinner that’s big on meat and seafood — What do I have for them?

Post your Christmas dinner menu and we can tell you easy ways to tweak or add to it.

If you can make potatoes or whatever starch without cheese or butter, that's a good start.

Everyone can enjoy a hearty vegetable salad. Add some nuts for topping.

roasted root vegetables in olive oil

[Anonymous]

Yes, as a vegetarian myself I don't expect others to make vegetarian food. I always bring several items to holiday meals.

If you want to do something easy you could do pasta with roasted vegetables, guacamole or hummus and dip or black beans and rice.