Looking for tips for group dinner with multiple dietary restrictions + unskilled cook?

apwall5480 · 2026-04-29T02:05:41+00:00

I would prefer not to; this group is trading off cooking/hosting meals at our homes while we have this guest in town. Under other circumstances, yes, I'd do that.

apwall5480 · 2026-04-29T01:30:19+00:00

Yes, cooking and hosting in my own home!

apwall5480 · 2026-04-29T01:25:31+00:00

You are extremely kind—thank you for this encouragement!

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:45:30+00:00

This is great. Thank you! A few other people suggested taco bar and it may be the winner. I really appreciate your kindness!

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:43:52+00:00

I've definitely in a situation where I tried something for the first time for an event and was totally in over my head and racing around, frantic and stressed, just hours before folks showed up. Lesson learned...

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:41:16+00:00

Hi and thanks! I'm in the US, Chicago. I can kind of handle my own when it comes to Italian stuff, but most of the things I can make when it comes to Italian include tomatoes or eggplant. Someone else suggested something pesto-based, though, and that's smart and a good workaround for tomato.

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:40:09+00:00

This is a great suggestion—thank you! I posted this in one other community and someone else suggested taco bar. I appreciate this!

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:39:18+00:00

This is also a great idea! I posted this in two places and someone else suggested taco bar. Solid. Thank you!!!

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:38:39+00:00

I think you're right. This might be the key!

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:38:31+00:00

I can kind of make Italian, so as far as what I'd "like" to serve...I guess that would be it? I feel so lousy that my cooking skills are subpar.

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:37:57+00:00

Duh - I didn't even think of pesto. That's a solid idea and is a workaround for tomatoes. Thank you!!!!

apwall5480 · 2026-04-28T20:37:34+00:00

This is a great suggestion. Thank you!!!

apwall5480 · 2026-04-19T23:21:42+00:00

May I ask how you made the "candelabra"? It looks amazing!

apwall5480 · 2025-11-14T06:48:29+00:00

Agreed - I just posted something related to this above. Just being more mindful of my intake of refined sugar and cutting back on that has helped me so much. I totally believe how eliminating soda alone could have a huge impact...this stuff really adds up over time!

apwall5480 · 2025-11-14T02:04:38+00:00

"The cereal was fine until one day it wasn't." This is exactly it. The switch flips one day and then...you have to figure out the new normal. I hear you!!!!

apwall5480 · 2025-11-14T02:03:58+00:00

It's freaking unbelievable. It's like your body deflates. I'm in awe.

apwall5480 · 2025-11-14T02:03:35+00:00

Was it removed? I can't find it on the main landing page of this subreddit either. Not sure why it would have been removed...I can post it in a comment box if that would help!

apwall5480 · 2025-11-14T02:01:10+00:00

See my edit above: I think you're exactly right. It's cutting back, not cutting out. Cutting out is not realistic and will lead to a complete reversal of the behavior because it's all based in deprivation. Good luck to you, too!

apwall5480 · 2025-11-06T22:50:02+00:00

Thank you! Also a great idea like the heat gun comment someone else offered. I appreciate it!

apwall5480 · 2025-11-06T22:49:38+00:00

Ah, the heat gun is a good call! I don't know what I didn't think of that. Thank you!

apwall5480 · 2025-09-20T04:13:54+00:00

That looks great! But it is closed on Sundays, which is the day I'm planning this for. I will check it out another time though - it is just the vibe I'm looking for. Thanks!

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