Hanukkah Dinner Menu

sb9411 · December 2011

I was wondering what you think of this Hanukkah Dinner Menu? What do you think I could add? Subtract? Etc! We have a pregnant woman (no soft cheeses) and a gluten free/celiacs woman (no wheat or raw veggies/fruit)

Thanks :-)

Hanukkah Dinner Menu

Appetizer: Crazy Feta Dip (homemade) & Hummus (store bought) with Pita Chips and Crudit?s

Starter: Bean and Vegetable Soup (homemade)

Main Course: Crockpot Brisket (homemade)

Costco Rotisserie Chicken

Latkes with choice of Scallion Sour Cream or Horseradish-Sour Cream Sauce (homemade)

Vegetable Tian (homemade)

Thyme Roasted Vegetable and Wild Rice Pilaf (homemade)

Dessert: Hanukkah Cookies

Steph0871 · December 2011

Sounds delicious! I'm impressed you came up with a menu to cater to both diets

Could you have a simple fresh veggie tray for everyone else? I'm guessing she won't mind having fresh veggies out, right?

LesPaul · December 2011

FYI - pasteurized soft cheeses are ok for pregnant women. Most cheese sold in the US is pasteurized.

sb9411 · December 2011

Steph0871:

Sounds delicious! I'm impressed you came up with a menu to cater to both diets

Could you have a simple fresh veggie tray for everyone else? I'm guessing she won't mind having fresh veggies out, right?

Thank you!!! It was kinda stressful, I'll be honest. What one can't eat, the other can... so I just figured if there is one little thing they can't have, they will skip it. I put some crudite with the hummus, but I'll make sure it's a good assortment.

I was thinking of adding fruit dessert but I feel bad because fruit is so delicious and one of my guests just can't have it.... desserts hard, because I don't really feel like buying rice/almond flour and making something gluten free. Maybe I'll just buy something at Whole Foods.

Thanks for letting me ramble ;-)

sb9411 · December 2011

LesPaul:
FYI - pasteurized soft cheeses are ok for pregnant women. Most cheese sold in the US is pasteurized.

This makes me very happy! I don't think she'll eat it anyway because I know she is avoiding soft cheeses (maybe out of pure paranoia), but I'll eat them if/when I get pregnant!

edielaura · December 2011

...I'm invited right? ;-)

That sounds bomb.

sb9411 · December 2011

edielaura:
...I'm invited right? ;-)

Obviously!

Steph0871 · December 2011

They're grown women. They can make the decision to skip certain foods that they can't eat. I think you're fine having fruit (or cheese for that matter) sitting out.

It's not like you're refusing to acknowledge their food diets completely, you know? There's a difference between serving all foods with gluten and cheese, and simply having a few other options.

On a side note- I had no idea people with Celiac's couldn't eat fresh fruit/veggies. I'm currently googling (a lot) because I'm curious now.

SarahPLiz · December 2011

Steph0871:
They're grown women. They can make the decision to skip certain foods that they can't eat. I think you're fine having fruit (or cheese for that matter) sitting out.
It's not like you're refusing to acknowledge their food diets completely, you know? There's a difference between serving all foods with gluten and cheese, and simply having a few other options.
On a side note- I had no idea people with Celiac's couldn't eat fresh fruit/veggies. I'm currently googling (a lot) because I'm curious now.

I don't think there is a correlation there at all. My friend has Celiacs and she eats lots of fresh fruits and veggies.

Unless someone is highly allergic to being in the same space as a food, then I think serving it is ok, as long as there are other options. You wouldn't forgo serving a dessert just because one person in the group can't have sugar, right?

sb9411 · December 2011

SarahPLiz:
Steph0871:

They're grown women. They can make the decision to skip certain foods that they can't eat. I think you're fine having fruit (or cheese for that matter) sitting out.

It's not like you're refusing to acknowledge their food diets completely, you know? There's a difference between serving all foods with gluten and cheese, and simply having a few other options.

On a side note- I had no idea people with Celiac's couldn't eat fresh fruit/veggies. I'm currently googling (a lot) because I'm curious now.

I don't think there is a correlation there at all. My friend has Celiacs and she eats lots of fresh fruits and veggies.

Unless someone is highly allergic to being in the same space as a food, then I think serving it is ok, as long as there are other options. You wouldn't forgo serving a dessert just because one person in the group can't have sugar, right?

Thanks ladies! You're right about the desserts and different options. I shouldn't worry about that part of it.

I don't think the raw fruits and vegetables has to do with the Celiacs. I think she has Ulcerative Colitis as well.

SarahPLiz · December 2011

sb9411:
SarahPLiz:
Steph0871:

They're grown women. They can make the decision to skip certain foods that they can't eat. I think you're fine having fruit (or cheese for that matter) sitting out.

It's not like you're refusing to acknowledge their food diets completely, you know? There's a difference between serving all foods with gluten and cheese, and simply having a few other options.

On a side note- I had no idea people with Celiac's couldn't eat fresh fruit/veggies. I'm currently googling (a lot) because I'm curious now.

I don't think there is a correlation there at all. My friend has Celiacs and she eats lots of fresh fruits and veggies.

Unless someone is highly allergic to being in the same space as a food, then I think serving it is ok, as long as there are other options. You wouldn't forgo serving a dessert just because one person in the group can't have sugar, right?

Thanks ladies! You're right about the desserts and different options. I shouldn't worry about that part of it.

I don't think the raw fruits and vegetables has to do with the Celiacs. I think she has Ulcerative Colitis as well.

Then she can choose to eat as her diet directs her. No need to deprive your other guests of yummy healthy food just because one can not partake.

Steph0871 · December 2011

I just googled it, and it sounds like for a lot of people with Celiac's, they avoid fruits/veggies at first. I'm guessing because they're harder to digest, and if your system is already 'sore' and trying to heal from the allergy anyway, it's advised to avoid fresh fruit/veggies.

SB- the only other thing I'd recommend (if you haven't thought of it already) is to make sure your spices and seasonings are GF.

sb9411 · December 2011

Steph0871:

I just googled it, and it sounds like for a lot of people with Celiac's, they avoid fruits/veggies at first. I'm guessing because they're harder to digest, and if your system is already 'sore' and trying to heal from the allergy anyway, it's advised to avoid fresh fruit/veggies.

SB- the only other thing I'd recommend (if you haven't thought of it already) is to make sure your spices and seasonings are GF.

Uh, oh... I'll have to look into this. We have a generic spice rack.... I guess I'm about to make google my best friend!

Steph0871 · December 2011

ha. I've recently realized I'm sensitive to gluten, so I've been watching stuff. I haven't had any issues with spices or anything, but if she has Celiac's, she's probably far more sensitive. You could always just ask her if she thinks it'll be a problem.

sb9411 · December 2011

Steph0871:
ha. I've recently realized I'm sensitive to gluten, so I've been watching stuff. I haven't had any issues with spices or anything, but if she has Celiac's, she's probably far more sensitive. You could always just ask her if she thinks it'll be a problem.

That may be easier. I think that I'll send her my list of foods, and recipes... and ask her if I need to be wary of anything. I know that she eats at restaurants, so my guess is that she can handle the generic kind of spices, but better safe that sorry.

I feel for the girl, man.

If you don't mind me asking, what were your symptoms of gluten sensitivity?

Steph0871 · December 2011

sb9411:

That may be easier. I think that I'll send her my list of foods, and recipes... and ask her if I need to be wary of anything. I know that she eats at restaurants, so my guess is that she can handle the generic kind of spices, but better safe that sorry.

I feel for the girl, man.

If you don't mind me asking, what were your symptoms of gluten sensitivity?

If she eats out at restaurants safely, I'm sure you're fine. I think you're already going above and beyond what someone would (or should) expect as a hostess anyway.

I've had a really bad issue with migraines off and on for awhile. I always contributed them to stress and stuff though. I did WW about a year go (or more), and gave up quickly. But I had been tracking my food, and I noticed a correlation between carb-heavy foods and my migraines. KW and Anna had both been talking about GF stuff more, so it kind of spiked my curiousity.

I started up WW again a few months ago, and really noticed the gluten/migraine thing again. H and I decided to try cutting out gluten for a few weeks and I felt completely different. (It sounds cheesy, but it's totally true.) Now, if I eat something I shouldn't, I get super bloated and itchy. The headaches are almost instant, and I just feel... icky. Looking back, I think I always felt that way, but I just attributed it to an all-around crappy diet.

My skin has cleared up A TON too, and I have more energy.

anna.oskar · December 2011

Delicious sounding menu!

The only thing I'd add is some sort of homemade applesauce. Maybe with pomegranate arils and honey. More important at Rash Hashanah, but my preferred topping for latkes.

sb9411 · December 2011

anna.oskar:

Delicious sounding menu!

The only thing I'd add is some sort of homemade applesauce. Maybe with pomegranate arils and honey. More important at Rash Hashanah, but my preferred topping for latkes.

Oooo Anna, that sounds awesome. I definitely should do that. Do you have any good homemade applesauce recipes?

Steph, I'm really happy it's working out for you. I was curious because I've been so bloated for no apparent reason for the past few months. It's like obscene amounts of bloat. I wondered if maybe it was a gluten sensitivity... I was not eating as many breads/desserts etc, before my wedding and now I have been and I've been feeling bloated and yucky. I know I've gained a little weight, but this isn't weight gain... it's like a hard full stomach.

ETA: I'm heading to the gym now, then a school function. I'll definitely check this thread later though. Thanks for all of the information.

edielaura · December 2011

anna.oskar:
Delicious sounding menu!
The only thing I'd add is some sort of homemade applesauce. Maybe with pomegranate arils and honey. More important at Rash Hashanah, but my preferred topping for latkes.

Oh yeah applesauce! And sour cream is awesome too.

anna.oskar · December 2011

i am 90% sure this is the recipe I went off last I made it

http://www.delish.com/recipefinder/honey-roasted-applesauce-clv1107

Steph0871 · December 2011

It totally be that, SB. Or just the addition of processed junk in general. I felt insanely bloated too, but I just attributed it to the IUD. (I'm guessing it was a combination.)

H and I ate some really crappy foods for a few months there while we were moving and stuff.

Girlie1030 · December 2011

SB, a friend of mine who has Celiac said that the flourless chocolate cake at AJ's is awesome. Just another option for you.

sb9411 · December 2011

Girlie1030:
SB, a friend of mine who has Celiac said that the flourless chocolate cake at AJ's is awesome. Just another option for you.

Mmm that's an awesome idea, G. Who doens't like flourless chocolate cake from AJ's?! OR any cake from AJ's.

AND Steph, delving deep into the world of hyper processed food and junk could be a good reason for the bloat too. Touche! Stick out tongue

sb9411 · December 2011

sb9411:

Girlie1030:
SB, a friend of mine who has Celiac said that the flourless chocolate cake at AJ's is awesome. Just another option for you.

Mmm that's an awesome idea, G. Who doens't like flourless chocolate cake from AJ's?! OR any cake from AJ's.

AND Steph, delving deep into the world of hyper processed food and junk could be a good reason for the bloat too. Touche!

OOoooo and thank you Anna!

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