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Vegetarian Wedding MenuA Vegetarian Wedding Menu: is important to consider, as even if you are not vegetarians one, or several, of your guests will be. Such guests need no longer just be offered a side-dish of vegetables! There is a huge array of dishes that you may incorporate into your menu that carnivores will also love. First, however, it is important to understand the difference between vegetarians and vegans.
A Vegetarian is a person who does not eat red or white meat, fish, poultry, crustacean, or slaughter house by-products, e.g. gelatin. A Vegan is a person who does not eat any animal products at all, i.e. meat, fish, dairy, eggs and honey. Most are “lacto-ovo”, i.e. they do eat dairy products and eggs. Statistics for the 1990’s show that there were 6.1% vegetarians in the UK and 2.5% in the USA – these figures are on the increase. The highest density of vegetarians can be found in India due to their Buddhist legacy. The most famous vegan must be Carl Lewis – the fastest man on earth. Vegetarian Wedding Menu: Diets Diets are based on plant foods. There are literally hundreds of vegetables to choose from, as well as fruit, nuts, seeds, grains and pulses. Most vegetables and fruits are now available all year round. When meeting with your caterer have some sample ideas for them to work with, and be clear about your needs, tastes, restrictions, etc. Choose dishes that can be prepared in advance if you are hosting a large number of guests. Ensure you are familiar with your caterer’s cuisine, if not it is essential that you have a menu tasting session. Vegetarian Wedding Menu: Some Suggestions Anti-pasta, Marinated Vegetables, Olives, Crudities, …….. Hummus, Tabbouleh & Tapenade with Greek and Turkish breads Pastry Turnovers with Butternut Squash, Leeks and Thyme Filo Turnovers with Spinach, Feta Cheese and Rosemary Watercress & Spring Onion Tartlets Soups (made from one of three stock bases, vegetable, mushroom and corn) Spicy Corn & Chick Pea Soup With Chilies Gazpacho Butternut Squash Soup with Apple Confit Mushroom Barley Soup Tomato & Fresh Basil Soup Salads Fasoulia in Lettuce Leaf Cups Avocado and Quail’s Egg Salad Late Summer Salad with Figs, Melon and Orange Vinaigrette Winter Greens with Apples, Pecans and Stilton Cheese Greek Salad Mains Mushroom Stroganoff with Fragrant Rice Vegetable Curry Vegetable Stew with North African Spices Stuffed Cannelloni or Ravioli with a filling of your choice Seasonal Vegetable Risotto Potato Gratin with Seasonal Vegetables and Mature Cheddar Cheese Stuffed Peppers, Mushrooms, Marrow, Eggplant and Artichokes Desserts Poached Apricots or Pears with Cream Pecan Pie Brandy Chocolate Moose Seasonal Fruit Platter with Strawberry Shortcake Cheese Platter with Oatcakes Wedding Cake o-o- o-o-o I hope you have gained some ideas for your vegetarian wedding menu. Bon Appetite! Vegetarian Wedding Menu
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