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By *ryandsee OP   Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

I am making dinner for a friend who is vegan but stuck as to what to make as never done it before. Any suggestions for a nice 3 course meal and wine will be much appreciated.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

My daughter makes delicious vegan brownies using the liquid from a tin of chickpeas instead of egg (aquafava). Then you can use the chickpeas to make a vegan curry or add to a salad and sprinkle with pomegranate seeds.

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By *yron69Man
over a year ago

Fareham

Starter:

Crudités of turnip with turnip purée

Mains:

Turnip casserole

Desert:

Glazed turnip

Wine:

Chateau de turnip

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

All supermarkets sell vegan wine. Look for "unfined" or "unfiltered" on the label.

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford

Starters stuffed mushroom or pepper with roasted veg and cous cous or rice

Main veggie curry

Desert apple crumble u can get vegan butter and cream x

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Coconut milk is lovely in a veggie curry

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

How about a Middle Eastern mezze with hummus, baba ganoush, olives, falafel, tzatziki etc

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

The vegan movement is gaining momentum. It is the new religion to many. People who self identify as vegan sre not ruled by governments or borders. I call them the veganese.

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By *ouple in LancashireCouple
over a year ago

in Lancashire


"The vegan movement is gaining momentum. It is the new religion to many. People who self identify as vegan sre not ruled by governments or borders. I call them the veganese. "

Is it all over the stews Tom..

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


" I call them the veganese. "

Do they merit a capital letter ?

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"

Is it all over the stews Tom.."

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By *oly Fuck Sticks BatmanCouple
over a year ago

here & there

Just make what you would normally make but use vegan option lasagne is always a great one umph mince oat milk and vegan cheese all in most chain supermarkets

Warm cookie dough and icecream there's a swedish one in most supermarkets thats amazing

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am making dinner for a friend who is vegan but stuck as to what to make as never done it before. Any suggestions for a nice 3 course meal and wine will be much appreciated."

Firstly - when choosing wine check first if your guest will drink any wine, or vegan only. There are animal ingredients used to filter and refine impurities from wine. Many supermarkets stock vegan wine - Aldi and Lidl do a range.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

All the wine sold in Spar is vegan.

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By *ryandsee OP   Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire

Thank you to all of you who posted useful replies here and in pms. It's new to me but hopefully it will all be great.

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

1. A Mediterranean roasted vegetable pasta bake.

Or

2. Bombay aloe. Gobi aloe. Pilau rice

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


"Starter:

Crudités of turnip with turnip purée

Mains:

Turnip casserole

Desert:

Glazed turnip

Wine:

Chateau de turnip"

Turnip du jour...

Hello Baldrick?

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"The vegan movement is gaining momentum. It is the new religion to many. People who self identify as vegan sre not ruled by governments or borders. I call them the veganese.

Is it all over the stews Tom.."

Bravo. *doffs bowler.

Winston

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By *instonandLadyAstorCouple
over a year ago

Not where we seem to be...


"Thank you to all of you who posted useful replies here and in pms. It's new to me but hopefully it will all be great. "

Best practice your dishes first, don't want your guest to be a crash test pilot.

Hope it goes well.

Bon appetite.

Winston

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"I am making dinner for a friend who is vegan but stuck as to what to make as never done it before. Any suggestions for a nice 3 course meal and wine will be much appreciated."

Why don't you ask them for recipes?

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


" don't want your guest to be a crash test pilot. "

Is it better to be a crash test pilot or a crash test dummy ?

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By *he AmbassadorMan
over a year ago

IRLANDA. / Prague. / Cil Dara

Something with Avocado, then when they eat it,,

Scream at them Murderer, while slapping them upside the head with a nice ribeye.

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By *athyperkinsCouple
over a year ago

lifton

Look up Lazy Cat Kitchen. There is a blog, a website and a Facebook page. Fabulous recipes

T x

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By *ackformore100Man
over a year ago

Tin town


" don't want your guest to be a crash test pilot.

Is it better to be a crash test pilot or a crash test dummy ?"

Mmmmmm

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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago

Birmingham

Google ‘Mob Kitchen teriyaki tofu’……you won’t regret it, it’s delicious!

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds

The Green Loot's Whole Roasted Cauliflower makes an impressive looking dish.

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By *acey_RedWoman
over a year ago

Liverpool


"How about a Middle Eastern mezze with hummus, baba ganoush, olives, falafel, tzatziki etc"

*drools* my favourite kind of food! Tzatziki has yoghurt in it though. You could make your own with soy yoghurt though.

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By *iggyStarjumpsMan
over a year ago

Stockport


"Google ‘Mob Kitchen teriyaki tofu’……you won’t regret it, it’s delicious! "

I did and it sounds amazing! Plus 'sticky icky' is a sweet little extra

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By *ryandsee OP   Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables. "

Yes thanks, carrot and coriander soup with flatbreads, roast aubergine and coconut curry and chocolate and date tart.

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By *aiseiMan
over a year ago

Birmingham


"Google ‘Mob Kitchen teriyaki tofu’……you won’t regret it, it’s delicious!

I did and it sounds amazing! Plus 'sticky icky' is a sweet little extra "

It works best with extra firm tofu, IMO. I’m not vegan in the slightest, but I love this dish.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Check out Matthew Pritchard on YouTube.

He's the guy from Dirty Sanchez but he also has vegan cookbooks out

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By *uriousscouserWoman
over a year ago

Wirral


"How about a Middle Eastern mezze with hummus, baba ganoush, olives, falafel, tzatziki etc"

I love doing that sort of thing for my veggie mates.

I also like to do a veg and bean tagine with spiced couscous, always goes down well.

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman
over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way

Bookmarking for recipes for myself

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"carrot and coriander soup with flatbreads, roast aubergine and coconut curry and chocolate and date tart. "

Sounds delicious. I hope it goes well

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

Tomato and lettuce is usually a big hit with the Veganese..

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By *ryandsee OP   Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"carrot and coriander soup with flatbreads, roast aubergine and coconut curry and chocolate and date tart.

Sounds delicious. I hope it goes well"

Thanks, I am sure it will. To be fair I look forward to it myself

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

So what did you make?? Beans on toast? 3 ways

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"How about a Middle Eastern mezze with hummus, baba ganoush, olives, falafel, tzatziki etc"

That sounds lovely… as well as the vegan curry above!!

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"All the wine sold in Spar is vegan. "

All *spar brand wines* are vegan, not necessarily all the wines they sell (it was a confusing statement when they released it)

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

Yes thanks, carrot and coriander soup with flatbreads, roast aubergine and coconut curry and chocolate and date tart. "

Oh this sounds fabulous! I'm sure they will be impressed with the effort you are going to, hope it all goes well!

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By *ssex_tomMan
over a year ago

Chelmsford

I stand by my lettuce and sliced tomatoes.. culinary genius

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By *allySlinkyWoman
over a year ago

Leeds


"All the wine sold in Spar is vegan.

All *spar brand wines* are vegan, not necessarily all the wines they sell (it was a confusing statement when they released it) "

Thanks for clarification

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Come on then OP, what did you make?

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Come on then OP, what did you make?"

Yes was wondering the same x

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross

There is no such thing as vegan food.

Just leave the animal off.

The internet has MILLIONS of tasty recipes for everyone that just so happens to be vegan cos it has no dead beings in it....... or dairy.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Starter:

Crudités of turnip with turnip purée

Mains:

Turnip casserole

Desert:

Glazed turnip

Wine:

Chateau de turnip"

... with spiralized turnip to make it look pretty. And picked turnip.

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By *ranny-CrumpetWoman
over a year ago

The Town by The Cross


"Starter:

Crudités of turnip with turnip purée

Mains:

Turnip casserole

Desert:

Glazed turnip

Wine:

Chateau de turnip

... with spiralized turnip to make it look pretty. And picked turnip. "

You forgot the the carrot sprinkles...... turnip head !

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables. "

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Starter:

Crudités of turnip with turnip purée

Mains:

Turnip casserole

Desert:

Glazed turnip

Wine:

Chateau de turnip

... with spiralized turnip to make it look pretty. And picked turnip.

You forgot the the carrot sprinkles...... turnip head !

"

Up until that point, the menu had a beautiful simplicity. It was all set for its appearance on the Great British Menu under the name “I have a cunning plan”, served in a pair of tramps trousers

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget? "

Because if they can make it taste like meat by doing that is a good thing?

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

Because if they can make it taste like meat by doing that is a good thing? "

Why is that a good thing?

Why not enjoy veg and plant products as veg and plants? Broaden people’s food horizons by getting then to eat different vegetables rather than lowest common denominator fake chicken nuggets?

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

Because if they can make it taste like meat by doing that is a good thing?

Why is that a good thing?

Why not enjoy veg and plant products as veg and plants? Broaden people’s food horizons by getting then to eat different vegetables rather than lowest common denominator fake chicken nuggets? "

Because some of us enjoy the taste of meat? I like the taste of veg ut preferred the taste of meat and miss it x

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman
over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget? "

Because people still like the taste? Just not the dead animals bit

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

Because people still like the taste? Just not the dead animals bit "

Correct.

I'm not particularly bothered about meat replacements that said when I can't be bothered to cook I do enjoy a no-chicken Kiev, personal favourites are by M&S and the Co-Op.

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

Because people still like the taste? Just not the dead animals bit "

Why mimic the shorty end of the meat range? Burgers and chicken nuggets?

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

Because people still like the taste? Just not the dead animals bit "

If I’m having something instead of a burger I prefer to have something like a spicy veg bean burger than fake beef

Each to their own though!

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

Because people still like the taste? Just not the dead animals bit

Why mimic the shorty end of the meat range? Burgers and chicken nuggets? "

U can get most stuff now never tried the chicken nuggets as didnt like those when a meat eater! U can get steak bacon pulled pork sausages kebab meat chicken breasts all non meat to name a few x

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By *ryandsee OP   Man
over a year ago

Yorkshire


"Come on then OP, what did you make?

Yes was wondering the same x"

Sorry, just seen this. I had answered it before that I am making carrot and coriander soup with flatbreads, roast aubergine and coconut curry and chocolate and date tart. Not made it yet as its for tomorrow. I got all the ingredients, I am confident it should be fine. Thanks for asking, will let you know how it all goes.

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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago

Starter: Large roasted mushrooms with garlic and cheese

Main: vegetable wraps with rice.

(Peppers, red onion, aubergine)

(Potentially fry some firm tofu)

Desert: (Vegan) ice cream with fruit.

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By *hatMinxOverThereWoman
over a year ago

42 Wallaby Way


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

Because people still like the taste? Just not the dead animals bit

Why mimic the shorty end of the meat range? Burgers and chicken nuggets? "

It’s just a name. Does it really matter?

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By *andyfloss2000Woman
over a year ago

ashford


"Come on then OP, what did you make?

Yes was wondering the same x

Sorry, just seen this. I had answered it before that I am making carrot and coriander soup with flatbreads, roast aubergine and coconut curry and chocolate and date tart. Not made it yet as its for tomorrow. I got all the ingredients, I am confident it should be fine. Thanks for asking, will let you know how it all goes. "

Sounds scrumdabydoobie enjoy x

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By *immyinreadingMan
over a year ago

henley on thames


"Have you decided what to cook yet ?

Personally I don't like the taste of meat so I don't enjoy substitutes which replicate the taste of bacon, chicken, sausage etc so I think it might be safer to cook your guest vegetables.

There are so many tasty dishes that can be produced using vegetables and plants, I really don’t see the need to pulverise the bloody things and create fake chicken or burgers or whatever. It’s not meat, why pretend that it is? Why not just enjoy veg and plant products instead of pretending that it’s a chicken nugget?

Because people still like the taste? Just not the dead animals bit

Why mimic the shorty end of the meat range? Burgers and chicken nuggets?

It’s just a name. Does it really matter? "

It’s not just a name though. Huge amounts of research have gone into making veg products taste like poor quality meat.

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By *den-Valley-coupleCouple
over a year ago

Cumbria


"I am making dinner for a friend who is vegan but stuck as to what to make as never done it before. Any suggestions for a nice 3 course meal and wine will be much appreciated."

Just tell them grass feed beef is much better for literally every living organism in the field rather than soyabean or avocados and give them steak.

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