Small family portion sizes

[Guest guest]

Hi Lady's and gentlemen

I am a Vegetrian the only problem is its only me in my family

There are 4 of us in my family.

How can you make such small ammounts probably like for 2.

I Realize cut it in 1/2 but does the portion control come out right.

Thank you so much

Hugs Cyndie

[Guest guest]

Make all the sides meatless for the whole family and then make your entree by

halving recipes. They come out fine. If you have any leftovers, you can

freeze most things. Also your family can enjoy meatless meals. We have meat

eaters over for meals often and they love my meatless meals. I use meat

substitutes in entree recipes and soups. They enjoy it. Make some nut/bean

burgers and loaves.

Judy

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cwise

Sunday, October 12, 2008 12:25 PM

Re: Small family portion sizes

 

 

Hi Lady's and gentlemen

I am a Vegetrian the only problem is its only me in my family

There are 4 of us in my family.

How can you make such small ammounts probably like for 2.

I Realize cut it in 1/2 but does the portion control come out right.

Thank you so much

Hugs Cyndie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

[Guest guest]

I, too, use meat substitutes in a lot of casseroles that call for meat.

Cooking with meat substitutes once a week would be a good compromise

for your family -- who knows, they may really get used to it! My dad has

developed a taste for vegetarian (and not just meat substitutes) -- it's

good for his cholesterol! My mom has been amazed at some of her recipes I

duplicate, meatless.

Pasta is an easy thing to serve two kinds of -- one sauce with meat, the

other without. You can put extra veggies in both servings, or use meat

substitutes in all or part of it.

I'm single and live by myself (well, I can't really say that, I have pets --

and my chihuahua particularly likes to steal veggie hot dogs!) I halve

recipes, take leftovers to work (SOO much better than a sandwich or a frozen

meal!) and do a lot of freezing food, which I would do no matter what I'm

eating. Soups and chili freeze well, as do most casseroles. The only thing

that doesn't freeze well is my favorite baked macaroni and cheese. I'll

have to post that recipe, it makes a TON, so I usually cut it in half.

 

Audrey