A Dinner for Carnivores and Vegetarians

Have you ever invited friends in for dinner and discovered that one of them is a vegetarian? You want to accommodate him, but you do not want to have to make two meals. If your friend is a vegan, meaning he does not consume any animal products, even honey, then you need to ask for his help. If he is a lacto-ovo vegetarian, meaning he eats milk and eggs, then you can make a dinner to please everyone.

Try a pasta dish that has vegetables and cheese. An easy one is pasta with mozzarella cheese, cherry tomatoes and basil. Cut cherry tomatoes in half, sprinkle with salt, fresh basil, garlic, and olive oil. Then add whole milk mozzarella that you cut into small pieces. Cook pasta and add the hot, drained pasta to the sauce. The flavorful oil will coat the pasta and the cheese will get soft; add some Italian bread that you buy at a bakery, not the grocery store. This meal is easy and delicious. Your meat-eating friends will love the taste and will not feel deprived, and your vegetarian friend will be pleased you honored his commitment.

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