Don't drive yourself crazy trying to guess what people will eat - just ask!

If you're hosting a dinner party, there's no worse feeling than leaving one guest with nothing to eat because they're vegetarian and gluten-free and you've made an enormous lasagna bolognese! Avoid the discomfort for both you and your guests by sending around a quick call for dietary restrictions the week before. They'll feel better knowing they won't be walking into a dietary minefield, and you'll feel better knowing everyone will be well-fed. For cocktail snacks and larger parties, plan on having one vegetarian and one gluten-free option just in case. Crostini is easily adaptable; just swap the bread with endive for a GF option everyone will love.