Friends are arriving for a weekend., one is lactose intolerant , the other a vegetarian. Can you suggests some recipes/menus please

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MMH June 1, 2023
I would just ask what they prefer.
 
MMH June 4, 2023
I should have added this to be more helpful to you. Not all dairy products have the same amount of lactose & some people tolerate it differently. For example milk & ice cream Are high in lactose. Hard aged cheeses are low. I can tolerate Parmesan. Thats why I suggested that you should ask. I am always so thankful when people ask. You are so thoughtful to ask.
 
Nancy May 29, 2023
Ideas/direction:
• search vegetarian versions of dishes you already know - that’ll be easier and familiar that all-new to you;
• look for recipes in cuisines that are heavily vegetarian (India Pakistan Bangladesh Sri Lanka; Persian North Africa);
• use beans nuts or eggs as protein anchors;
• serve a buffet for one or two meals, with a vegetarian and dairy free main, but/and optional garnishes of cheese, meat or dairy sauces for those without the dietary limits
 
Nancy May 29, 2023
Should read “be easier and more familiar than all-new”
 
Nancy May 30, 2023
Examples of dishes to serve -
• vegetable tagline or couscous (Morocco)
• roasted cauliflower or cauliflower steaks (India, Middle East, American)
• chickpea (garbanzo) pancakes, sauced or filled, southern France or India
• sabich - roasted eggplant sandwich with various pickles, hot sauces and toppings (Iraq)
 
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