Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:The soup is a nice idea yet I think it’s nicer to have a substitute meal that looks similar to what the others are eating.

Too often, I’ve seen those without dietary restrictions want a “taste” of the special diet meal. This inclination is often decreased if the dishes are similar.

Those eating the special meal may appreciate getting to eat something that looks similar to the “normal” people. I know I do.

The point of a soup is that EVERYONE can have it. This isn't kindergarten. And why OP is determined to make lasagna is beyond me.

+1. That soup in particular is great because people can add whatever they want to it; those who eat dairy and/or wheat can sprinkle Parm on top and eat it with crusty bread. As a gf vegetarian I would far rather have something like this than a lasagna with vegan cheese.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:As someone who is all 3, I encourage simple and as other have stated some of the substitutes are awful. A veggie risotto is wonderful. Whole Foods brand bread in the freezer section is actually pretty good, they have dinner rolls and I can serve them and no one knows the difference. Also a very simple oil/balsamic dressing is best, cause a lot of dressing have gluten and dairy in them.

You meant as someone who is crazy…

Maybe they have dietary sensitivities or something. It's not that far fetched that someone might be vegan for ethical reason and also have a gluten sensitivity or something.

Anonymous wrote:As a vegetarian, my new peeve is that I'm going to get GF, DF and vegan if I just don't want to eat meat or fish. And I love cheese. But I can suck it up for a night. Whatever. Just put some cheese in a dish on the side like others have suggested.

Bring something to share then!

This is what those individual lasagna trays are made for, like here: https://www.fleetfarm.com/detail/chicago-metallic-lasagna-trio-pan/0000000370298?Ntt=101545011&srsltid=AfmBOopfPV9JmIiu89OgZ8hPDX7M-VE5z7qvLqLM9F9MxXJBedzxASIV6m4&gQT=1

You can make three types within the same tray.

As a vegetarian, my new peeve is that I'm going to get GF, DF and vegan if I just don't want to eat meat or fish. And I love cheese. But I can suck it up for a night. Whatever. Just put some cheese in a dish on the side like others have suggested.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please don't make the vegetarians and vegans to gluten free.

This, I'd do a risotto or chili or some kind of vegetable couscous with a glutten free something for the glutten free.

This is a bit absurd, you basically need a gluten free vegan dish and I saw this as a vegetarian.

It's really not that hard for one meal, as you can see from the many suggestions here. That said, it would be even easier if OP were willing to reconsider the existing menu to allow for several dishes that would work for different combos - eg a vegetarian lasagna, plus a separate meat that the gf and dairy-free people could do, plus a salad or a vegetable side that everyone could eat, plus garlic bread with olive oil instead of butter and ask the gf person what their favorite bread is.

That’s what I was thinking - veg lasagna, gf/df meatballs. Caesar salad would need to be deconstructed with a different dressing offering, or just do a different hearty salad. It’s nice to serve a meal where you can just tell people what things are without singling out anyone’s needs.

Anonymous wrote:As someone who is all 3, I encourage simple and as other have stated some of the substitutes are awful. A veggie risotto is wonderful. Whole Foods brand bread in the freezer section is actually pretty good, they have dinner rolls and I can serve them and no one knows the difference. Also a very simple oil/balsamic dressing is best, cause a lot of dressing have gluten and dairy in them.

You meant as someone who is crazy…

Anonymous wrote:The soup is a nice idea yet I think it’s nicer to have a substitute meal that looks similar to what the others are eating.

Too often, I’ve seen those without dietary restrictions want a “taste” of the special diet meal. This inclination is often decreased if the dishes are similar.

Those eating the special meal may appreciate getting to eat something that looks similar to the “normal” people. I know I do.

The point of a soup is that EVERYONE can have it. This isn't kindergarten. And why OP is determined to make lasagna is beyond me.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please don't make the vegetarians and vegans to gluten free.

This, I'd do a risotto or chili or some kind of vegetable couscous with a glutten free something for the glutten free.

This is a bit absurd, you basically need a gluten free vegan dish and I saw this as a vegetarian.

It's really not that hard for one meal, as you can see from the many suggestions here. That said, it would be even easier if OP were willing to reconsider the existing menu to allow for several dishes that would work for different combos - eg a vegetarian lasagna, plus a separate meat that the gf and dairy-free people could do, plus a salad or a vegetable side that everyone could eat, plus garlic bread with olive oil instead of butter and ask the gf person what their favorite bread is.

I agree with this. If you have just one vegetarian or something, definitely don’t need to reconsider the main meal. But it sounds like several people. Unless the dinner party is like 20-25 people and so they’re still a small minority, I would reconsider.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Please don't make the vegetarians and vegans to gluten free.

This, I'd do a risotto or chili or some kind of vegetable couscous with a glutten free something for the glutten free.

This is a bit absurd, you basically need a gluten free vegan dish and I saw this as a vegetarian.

It's really not that hard for one meal, as you can see from the many suggestions here. That said, it would be even easier if OP were willing to reconsider the existing menu to allow for several dishes that would work for different combos - eg a vegetarian lasagna, plus a separate meat that the gf and dairy-free people could do, plus a salad or a vegetable side that everyone could eat, plus garlic bread with olive oil instead of butter and ask the gf person what their favorite bread is.

Anonymous wrote:Please don't make the vegetarians and vegans to gluten free.

lol I wasn’t going to say it but…it’s always kinda sad when there’s the main meal and then an “other” meal that combines several different dietary preferences/needs, many of which are conflicting. I always offer to bring a main dish or dishes because of this because I also don’t want to put out the host.

That being said, sit down dinner parties with a set meal are less of a thing with my cohort (early 30s); instead it’s usually tapas-style, potluck style, or we go to a restaurant. There are SO many different diets nowadays so it makes the traditional dinner party difficult for a host. I commend anyone really trying for their guests; it’s difficult.

As someone who is all 3, I encourage simple and as other have stated some of the substitutes are awful. A veggie risotto is wonderful. Whole Foods brand bread in the freezer section is actually pretty good, they have dinner rolls and I can serve them and no one knows the difference. Also a very simple oil/balsamic dressing is best, cause a lot of dressing have gluten and dairy in them.

As a vegetarian (PP who posted the vegan lasagna recipe) I really discourage the fake cheese. That's an acquired taste. Serve on the side but don't incorporate it into the dish.

Anonymous wrote:Please don't make the vegetarians and vegans to gluten free.

This, I'd do a risotto or chili or some kind of vegetable couscous with a glutten free something for the glutten free.

This is a bit absurd, you basically need a gluten free vegan dish and I saw this as a vegetarian.

You could do pizza beans (smitten kitchen recipe). It would be easy to split it into two pans, one with vegan or no cheese and one with regular cheese. Those who eat gluten can have it with garlic bread and you can get gluten free bread or crackers for the others.

For the salad, it would be nice to serve the cheese, croutons, anchovies, and dressing on the side so people can assemble as needed. You could have a simple oil and vinegar dressing too so people can opt for that.