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jilliibabii
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Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Okay, so that baby shower I was thinking about, has changed. It's now going to be a more casual Jack-n-Jill baby shower since mom-to-be has hinted to dad-to-be that she would like that. Now I'm thinking my original chic travel theme is a bit much if the guys are going, too. So my new theme idea is Baby-Q or BBQ or whatever. 
Soooooooo, I've got tons of great ideas for decor and regular food for us meat eaters is easy peasy, but vegetarian options? I have no idea. I am definitely doing gourmet grilled cheese sandwiches (mom-to-be's fave) and some classed up fries served in cute little paper cones and there will be plenty of veggie apps, but I need one big veggie entree. Just one more! I thought maybe grilled vegetable skewers but that's bo-ring. Or even grilled pineapple, but I'm not sure how she feels about that. Once again, she's a super picky vegetarian- hates mushrooms, bleu cheese, most greens. 
I'm sorry to keep asking for advice, but I'm at sea when it comes to vegetarian food, especially for a BBQ!
ETA: And for favors I was thinking of taking bottles of Sweet Baby Ray's BBQ sauce and making a custom label saying "Sweet Baby Riley's" since they plan to name their daughter Riley. Any thoughts? I'm open to other favor ideas, too, I just don't know what it would be....
ETA: The full list of entrees is as follows:
-Sliders
-Grilled Cheese
-Chicken Skewers
-Parmesan Fries
-Pork medallions wrapped in bacon
-Salad
-Vegetarian Option??
Should I also get things like potato salad and macaroni salad? I was also thinking of doing ribs instead of sliders? Or in addition to? My dad's ribs are kinda a big deal, lol! Everyone always expects them at our parties... It would also be easier to serve than burgers. Thoughts?
Message edited 6/27/2012 10:44:01 AM.
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
As a vegetarian, I do not find grilled vegetable kabobs boring... in fact I love them!!
You can do grilled sweet potato which is really good. (I drizzle oil and cayenne on it). or grilled eggplant with some sort of sauce, like a tzatziki. Or grilled corn.
I would make some vegetarian sides, like a pasta salad or a mozz, tomato and basil salad or something like that.
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jilliibabii
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Posted by BaysideForever
As a vegetarian, I do not find grilled vegetable kabobs boring... in fact I love them!!
You can do grilled sweet potato which is really good. (I drizzle oil and cayenne on it). or grilled eggplant with some sort of sauce, like a tzatziki. Or grilled corn.
I would make some vegetarian sides, like a pasta salad or a mozz, tomato and basil salad or something like that.
Oh good!!! Maybe I can do the kabobs then. I was going to do grilled eggplant parm, but I don't think she likes that either!  Oh and I definitely want to do the grilled corn! I think everyone likes that one. 
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
I think the veggie kabobs are a great idea! I wouldn't be bored with it, for sure.
I don't know if I would do potato salad or macaroni salad...you're already doing fries and grilled cheese, so you have potatoes and creamy covered...maybe go to tomato-basil-mozz salad, as Bayside suggested? Or make pickles! I make pickles in the summer and it's so easy and people love them :) Also, an assortment of marinated and stuffed olives would go over well.
Grilled corn is awesome. Everyone loves it. You should use a food processor to mix butter with canned chipotle peppers...it's so easy and a yummy option to give people in addition to regular butter.
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| Posted 6/27/12 11:38 AM |
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jilliibabii
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Posted by PearlJamChick
I think the veggie kabobs are a great idea! I wouldn't be bored with it, for sure.
I don't know if I would do potato salad or macaroni salad...you're already doing fries and grilled cheese, so you have potatoes and creamy covered...maybe go to tomato-basil-mozz salad, as Bayside suggested? Or make pickles! I make pickles in the summer and it's so easy and people love them :) Also, an assortment of marinated and stuffed olives would go over well.
Grilled corn is awesome. Everyone loves it. You should use a food processor to mix butter with canned chipotle peppers...it's so easy and a yummy option to give people in addition to regular butter.
Ooh chipotle pepper butter?! That sounds so good!!! I could definitely do the tomato/basil/mozz. salad. Easy peasy. I'm glad the vegetable skewers weren't as boring as I thought! That'll make it sooooooo much easier. Plus I know she'll be thrilled to bits with grilled cheese and fries. I was thinking the macaroni salads might be a bit overkill, I think I'm going to skip them. I just think of them as a BBQ staple, but pshhh who cares?
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Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
I like to grill vegetarians over indirect heat and baste with olive oil, salt, and pepper. :)
Veg kabobs sound great. You can put some pineapple in the kabobs with the veg, too. Maybe a mac n cheese, if you want something more "substantial"?
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Posted by sameinitials
I like to grill vegetarians over indirect heat and baste with olive oil, salt, and pepper. :)
Veg kabobs sound great. You can put some pineapple in the kabobs with the veg, too. Maybe a mac n cheese, if you want something more "substantial"?
Poor Vegetarians!
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
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Posted by sameinitials
I like to grill vegetarians over indirect heat and baste with olive oil, salt, and pepper. :)
Veg kabobs sound great. You can put some pineapple in the kabobs with the veg, too. Maybe a mac n cheese, if you want something more "substantial"?
Poor Vegetarians!
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Posted by KristenRSF
Posted by sameinitials
I like to grill vegetarians over indirect heat and baste with olive oil, salt, and pepper. :)
Veg kabobs sound great. You can put some pineapple in the kabobs with the veg, too. Maybe a mac n cheese, if you want something more "substantial"?
Poor Vegetarians!
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jilliibabii
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Do you know how many times I had to read this?!
Hilarious!
Hmmm I like the mac n cheese idea, but maybe I'll make my mac n cheese bites as an app. Baby daddy also suggested penne a la vodka but that seems so strange with the rest of the stuff! Or is it just me?
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PearlJamChick
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Posted by sameinitials
I like to grill vegetarians over indirect heat and baste with olive oil, salt, and pepper. :)
Ladies and gentlemen, the first sign on the Long Island Cannibal.
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| Posted 6/27/12 5:21 PM |
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Posted by jilliibabii
Hmmm I like the mac n cheese idea, but maybe I'll make my mac n cheese bites as an app. Baby daddy also suggested penne a la vodka but that seems so strange with the rest of the stuff! Or is it just me?
mac n cheese bites sound great
penne a la vodka would be good but it isn't "bbq"ish. then again, neither is grilled cheese. i say, go with what you know the guest of honor likes!
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
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Posted by sameinitials
I like to grill vegetarians over indirect heat and baste with olive oil, salt, and pepper. :)
Ladies and gentlemen, the first sign on the Long Island Cannibal.
nom nom nom
(i couldn't resist making the joke. it was just...there!)
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
I really like the Morning Star brand veggie burgers. Those are really easy....just throw them on the grill!
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jilliibabii
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Re: Grilled Vegetarian Ideas?
Posted by sameinitials
Posted by PearlJamChick
Posted by sameinitials
I like to grill vegetarians over indirect heat and baste with olive oil, salt, and pepper. :)
Ladies and gentlemen, the first sign on the Long Island Cannibal.
nom nom nom
(i couldn't resist making the joke. it was just...there!)
It totally was! Whoops! 
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