Luna Moore was worried when she threw her first vegetarian dinner party. She says, “I wasn’t sure how to create dishes that would satisfy everyone, especially those used to meat.”
A few years forward, Luna is now the preferred guest for crowd-pleasers of vegetarian feasts among her pals. Her tried-and-true advice here will help you wow your visitors without any meat on view.
1. Start with a hearty salad
A roasted veggie and quinoa salad makes Luna’s trademark starting point. “Roasting accentuates the sweetness of bell peppers, zucchini, and carrots.
She says to toss them with cooked quinoa, a lemon-tahini vinaigrette, and some toasted almonds for crunch. This meal is not only vibrant but also really substantial.
2. Make a show-stopping main dish
An abundance of thick, delicious eggplant Parmesan never fails to astound the gathering. Luna’s advise: “Keep the eggplant lighter by baking it instead of fried; but, never cut back on the marinara sauce or mozzarella.”
3. Don’t forget small bites
Luna like offering little stuffed mushrooms. ” Load them with breadcrumbs, garlic, and spinach. Perfect for mingling, they are bite-sized. These can be made ahead and baked shortly before the visitors show up.
4. End with a sweet note
Luna usually treats dessert as a fruit tart with a nut-based crust. She explains, “This dessert light and refreshing is made by fresh berries and a bit of honey or maple syrup.”
Luna guarantees that these meals will not let your guests miss the meat. “All of it is about producing pleasing flavors and textures. Trust me; everyone leaves delighted and filled. She says with a smile.
