co-worker vegan, having a pot-luck dinner. what should i bring?

Question

we have a small office under15 people. i want to respect her choises, what is a simple dish everyone can enjoy?
where can i buy the stuff to make it ?

so even if i make a vegan dish she may not even try it.
ok that is fine
but i want to try anyway ti fix some thing she could try and the others may eat too.
and all your commete really do help
thanks

Answer 1

I think it's really great that you are being so respectful of her dietary choices. A lot of the recipes people already mentioned sound very good. However, as a vegan, I just wanted to point out that it is sometimes very difficult for people to fully understand how many common ingredients contain animal products, and would therefore not be considered vegan. For example, I've had friends attempt to make food for me, only to use bread crumbs that weren't vegan...then it's really awkward, because a great effort has been made, but it's not something I am willing to eat. So, I would just suggest talking to her about what you're thinking of preparing and making sure that she'll be okay with all of the ingredients you're planning on using. Personally, I am sometimes a lot more comfortable bringing a favorite vegan dish along with me--it saves people the trouble of cooking a potentially non-vegan meal, assures me that I will be able to eat something, and allows other people to try an interesting new food. Alternatively, maybe you can bring a very specific list of the ingredients with you, just to make sure she's comfortable eating what you've made. It's nice that you're being so accommodating for your vegan co-worker!

Answer 2

You said that this was a potluck. That means everyone else should be making a dish. Find out what some of the other people are making. If a couple of people are already making vegetarian dishes make whatever you want. If no one is then I would make something vegetarian. I think it is great that you respect your co workers choices and want to do something nice or her. Good luck and happy cooking.

Answer 3

This one is always a big hit at potlucks:

12 oz uncooked linguine

Dressing:
6 tbsp soy sauce
6 tbsp rice vinegar
2 tbsp oriental sesame oil
2 tsp sugar
1 tsp five-spice powder
1/4-1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
2 cloves garlic, minced

Salad:
1 c shredded red cabbage
1 c coarsely shredded carrots
2 c green pepper strips (2"x1/4")
1/2 c diagonally sliced green onions
2 c blanched pea pods, sliced in half diagonally
1-8 oz can water chestnuts, drained and rinsed
2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds

1) Cook linguine to desired doneness. Drain, rinse with cold water, drain well.

2) In a small bowl, combine dressing ingredients and mix well.

3) place cooked linguine in a large bowl. Pour half the dressing over linguine and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes.

4) Just before serving, add salad ingredients and remaining dressing. Toss to coat.


I have been bringing this salad to potlucks for 12 years and have had many, many requests for the recipe. To the best of my knowledge none of the people who've complimented it or asked for the recipe were vegan (or vegetarian, for that matter.) Good food is good food.

I think its great that you want to bring something vegan. I can't believe you're saying "I want to respect her choices" and people are telling you specifically NOT to. Since when is choosing to respect someone a bad thing?!?

Answer 4

I ran a deli for awhile... I made three kinds of Chili one day:

1. 100% ground beef
2. 50% ground beef 50% TVP [textured vegetable protein]
3. 100% TVP [textured vegetable protein - hamburger helper is a form of TVP

The customers could tell that each chili was a little different but they could not identify which had meat and which didn't.

When I make chili I begin with carrots, celery, onions, garlic... & spices.... the TVP I reconstitute with a vegetable stock then add crushed tomatoes, [can be made with or without beans depending on your preference]

The wonderful thing about TVP is its low bacteria count.... the chili won't go bad as quickly as a meat chili. Also TVP is much cheaper than ground meat.

Answer 5

how about a sweet potato and red onion curry. you fry of the onions in melted pure margarine ( this one is a vegan brand) then add par boiled sweet potatoes a can of coconut milk, coriander paprika and chili powder.

Answer 6

Dessert -- everyone loves dessert.

Pudding! Super easy and cheap for you!
Guy some silken tofu and add a pudding mix:
http://www.morinu.com/product/products.html
You can buy this stuff everywhere!

Or add your own flavour like this:
http://www.justhungry.com/righteous-tofu-pudding-under-5-minutes

Answer 7

zaru soba-buckweat noodles-japanese-japanese market

curry with rice-curry is a combination of different mild spices-asian market

fried tofu-just fry it in vegetable oil...and then have a cup of soy sauce on the side

veggies! sauteed, fried, any!

Respecting a vegan also means, you cant flame out animal clothing, or leather bags and what not. i used to be vegan.

Answer 8

Keep in mind, 1 vegan, 12 non-vegan. I am fairly certain she will not expect everyone to conform to her dietary constraints. Make something you are fairly certain everyone will enjoy, unless she is a completely unrealistic person, she will realize that there is diversity everywhere and respect your choice.

If that doesn't suit, you could do a crispy tofu with teriaki dipping sauce :-)

Answer 9

Three bean salad. The recipe's on the internet and it's easy as hades to make and the ingredients are cheap like borcht. It's also really good.

Answer 10

Mmmmm. How about meatless Chili??? Laurel brought some to our Achievement & Self class and it was the best damn Chili EVER!!!!! Make sure You use lots of seasonings (Garlic powder, Adobo, Black and White pepper, etc, etc). <3<3

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