STARTING NEW TRADITIONS FOR THE HOLIDAYS

[ACJ]

My new 'tradition' is based around New Year not Christmas. Since my H left I have had an 'open house' party on New Year's day. When I originally had the idea I was going to do bacon sandwiches for everyone but then my wise mum pointed out that I would be in the kitchen cooking all the time while my guests were enjoying themselves. So now the day before I cook a big vat of chilli and several catering sized cottage pies. As it is an open house people are coming and going all day long and these dishes can just be warmed up when the next batch is needed.

Last year I came a bit unstuck as one of my new friends came along for the first time and I had forgotten that she was vegetarian! Fortunately for me she isn't 'devout' and so she did eat something. This year I will need to find a recipe that is suitable for veggie people but that can still be cooked in advance and just warmed up when necessary.

Any suggestions?