What to cook?

So... I was planning on making a special meal on Friday night, so began thinking of some of my favourite recipes. That's where the problems began - I soon realised it wasn't going to be so easy.
No, couldn't buy feta or filo pastry - all wrapped in non-recyclable plastic.
No, couldn't buy yoghurt or sour cream - all in non-recyclable plastic pots.
No, couldn't buy tortillas or tortilla chips - all in non-recyclable plastic bags.

In the end we went out to my local South Indian cafe where everything you buy comes on a plate.
Yummy.

(But not something I can do every day...)