Anonymous wrote:I’m having my mentee and her husband over for dinner. They dropped that they are vegan and gluten free. FFS. One or the other I’m totally prepared for but both?

Any ideas? I was thinking of a tofu veggie pan roast with rice, hummus, etc, sort of middle eastern vibes but w tofu. Anything else you make you like?

I think you've found the first thing you need to work on with your mentee. Vegan and gluten free? The control issues are mighty in this one.

Anonymous wrote:Vegan and GF is fairly easy if you pick the right dishes. If they are celiac, I would order from outside.

Mexican - do corn tortillas, leave out cheese.
Italian - stay away, no good way to do it.
Middle-eastern - endless possibilities
Asian - use GF condiments

Same input. Don’t order Asian, but if you decide to make it, it’s easy to sub out soy for tamari.

We do this regularly and add crispy tofu. https://smittenkitchen.com/2015/08/takeout-style-sesame-noodles-with-cucumber/

This is also really good. We sometimes use cabbage instead of green beans. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020993-tofu-and-green-beans-with-chile-crisp?ds_c=71700000052595478&gclid=Cj0KCQiAmeKQBhDvARIsAHJ7mF6jlholo82t8rvV1Z6OeoVf2Hb7Uo-JFWZnTGGplxMUS1dVjHa_h2AaAsPuEALw_wcB&gclsrc=aw.ds

Middle eastern is really easy. Homemade falafel (use GF flour), buy olives, grape leaves, hummus make a cucumber salad. The gf sourdough flat bread from King Arthur is really good- leave out the egg.

Buddha bowls are fun. I make a few quick pickles throughout week to add, then roast whatever veg is on house plus make a dressing.

This is a good version if you prefer a recipe.
https://minimalistbaker.com/sweet-potato-chickpea-buddha-bowl/

Anonymous wrote:Chaia , all gluten free, easy to omit cheese. So good

+1 also it’s beautiful.

I’d rescind the invitation.

I don't particularly care for the tofu - middle eastern combo.

If you want great vegan Asian recipes, check out Woon Heng and the Korean Vegan. Not all are gluten free, but there are plenty of recipes that fit the bill.

I am Indian and would make Indian food. A lot of the vegetarian dishes are vegan as well if you omit the ghee/ cream/ butter. Rice instead of naan. You can even make a very tasty saag "paneer" with tofu.

If you are cooking Asian food please check that the soy sauce you use is gluten free - a lot of it isn't.
And if serving wine, make sure it is labeled vegan as a lot of wine is clarified with egg albumin.

As others have pointed out, ordering takeout can save you the hassle of checking all ingredients, etc. If you're in DC, Thip Khao has great vegan options!

Cornbread, beans etc.

Ratatouille!

Chaia , all gluten free, easy to omit cheese. So good

Anonymous wrote:Vegan and GF is fairly easy if you pick the right dishes. If they are celiac, I would order from outside.

Mexican - do corn tortillas, leave out cheese.
Italian - stay away, no good way to do it.
Middle-eastern - endless possibilities
Asian - use GF condiments

Also, think bowls. That way they can pick and choose and you can have your meat, cheese and wheat.

Vegan and GF is fairly easy if you pick the right dishes. If they are celiac, I would order from outside.

Mexican - do corn tortillas, leave out cheese.
Italian - stay away, no good way to do it.
Middle-eastern - endless possibilities
Asian - use GF condiments

Anonymous wrote:Where are you? I would order from Little Sesame if possible. If not then do a cauliflower shawarma (like their's) with hummus, cucumber salad, olives, etc.

Right down the street from them!! God you’re smart.

Where are you? I would order from Little Sesame if possible. If not then do a cauliflower shawarma (like their's) with hummus, cucumber salad, olives, etc.

Sweet potato, black bean and guacamole tacos

Potato and onion curry

Eggplant parm w GF spaghetti (use grilled eggplant)

Asian tofu stir fry with kimchi and rice (GF soy sauce)

I’m having my mentee and her husband over for dinner. They dropped that they are vegan and gluten free. FFS. One or the other I’m totally prepared for but both?

Any ideas? I was thinking of a tofu veggie pan roast with rice, hummus, etc, sort of middle eastern vibes but w tofu. Anything else you make you like?