Dual Dinners

by jen Graham

I love going out to a Girls Gone Green tabling event and talking to great people! One thing that has come up multiple times is someone wants to go veg or they are already veg but their partner or family are not there yet. That definitely adds some stress to an already difficult transition. Because we should respect our loved ones food choices, we cannot force them to go veg. We can only cook wonderfully healthy and yummy food and be a good example. So stay true to your beliefs but also enjoy a dinner with the whole family where everyone feels satisfied. 

There are plenty of meals that are easy to adapt for two diet households. You can keep it basic like with a veggie, a grain, and a protein. Each person can make their own protein and have a similar meal together. Also homemade pizzas are fun for dinner. Each person can have their own pizza and can choose what they want to put on it. Tacos, burritos, or quesadillas are also great choices since you make them individually. Hearty meals like vegetarian chili or a casserole may be able to do the trick and satisfy everyone, since they are so filling. Keep your chin up and don’t get discouraged. If you need some veggie support, go to a vegetarian potluck or event where you are. There are plenty of us out there and we love to talk about food!

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