Ok - well generally if we have a family meal it is vegetarian. I (apparently) make such tasty meals that DP (says he) doesn't miss the meat at all. However, if meat is wanted by DP or the children he will often do some on the bbq so that it isn't in the house. Otherwise they order meat dishes when we go out for meals. The children also eat meat at childcare and DD1 gets turkey in her wraps for school that I will make for her.
I guess in that respect I think everyone in the house who does eat meat gets enough meat in their diets. They also eat a lot more vegies, tofu and pulses than most other kids which is a good thing. They love stir frys, pasta, risotto, burritos, pizzas, soups, frittatas etc all made meat-free so it isn't too hard to cook a family meal and keep everyone happy.
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We have a vegetarian household but DH and I were vegie before DS came along so in that respect it is easier. My advice would be to cut things down gradually. So start making vegetarian meals and experimenting with non-meat alternatives but don't go cold turkey (no pun intended!). After a while you will have built up a bank of vege recipes that you know family members will like and the transition will be easier. The hardest days for us are ones like Xmas but we now make an awesome nut roast and even though our extended family eat meat they will also eat the nut roast - because it tastes good!
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