When my husband Chip and I moved to Atlanta to be near his family, I had some trepidation about hosting my first dinner party. All four of his siblings are vegetarians, while his dad's a confirmed meat-and-potatoes man. Chip has himself to blame: now an omnivore, he went veggie in high school and college. He credits himself as the first vegetarian in the family, creating a sibling-wide trend. His siblings, however, look at the halibut on his plate and call him the first quitter.

For Marinade:

2 scallions, white and green parts, thinly sliced

Juice of 1 lime

1 teaspoon sesame oil

1/4 cup soy sauce

16 ounces meat substitute strips, such as Morningstar Farms Meal Starters 

1 tablespoon canola oil, plus additional if needed for cooking