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KGools
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You're having another couple over for dinner...
..What are you making?
Suggestions please... I'm so sick of cooking your typical chicken or steak or burgers or ziti.
Nothing too complicated or fancy, we've got picky eaters!
TIA
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Posted 7/17/09 2:38 PM  |
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Ophelia
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
shrimp scampi
fettucini (linguine) carbonara
roasted chicken with potatoes and carrots.
it's kinda hard to say. mas info would be great.
what specificially do you usually make that you want to steer clear from?
would they like fondue? I love making fondue for a small crowd.
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| Posted 7/17/09 3:36 PM |
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Jenn627
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
I have an AWESOME recipe for chicken scampi.
Serve with linguini. I also make a green veggie on the side. I'm weird - I will only eat fettucini or linguini with a green veggie. I can't eat it without it. I mean I can, but I don't like to.
I also posted an awesome honey chicken recipe on the Poultry swap thread. DH is the pickiest eater I ever did meet and he ate it.
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| Posted 7/17/09 3:42 PM |
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KGools
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
I like the scampi ideas (chicken or shrimp).... mmmmm.
Posted by Ophelia
what specificially do you usually make that you want to steer clear from?
I usually make something super easy... something that requires little to no work on my end. For example, throwing a ham in the oven, throwing a chicken in the oven, throwing some steaks on the grill... all of those things are yummy, but I make them allll the time.
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| Posted 7/17/09 4:14 PM |
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
Posted by KGools
..What are you making?
TIA
Reservations! 
Seriously though, I'd do a nice grilled Salmon or Talapia with a cold pasta salad and spinach
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A grilled pork roast with fresh corn on the cob and a salad.
And ice cream sundaes for dessert! 
Have fun!!
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| Posted 7/17/09 4:54 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
Tuscan chicken with rice and a big green salad.
Pork tenderloin with a Dijon rub, pan roasted potatoes and sugar snap peas and carrots.
Enchiladas - choice of chicken, beef or cheese.
Paella
Cornish game hens with a citrus glaze, wild rice stuffing and broccolini with lime and garlic.
Asian glazed salmon, sauteed spinach and brown rice with slivered almonds
Greek chicken skewers, lemon orzo pilaf and a cucumber and red onion salad.
Sliced steak with a madeira sauce, twiced baked potatoes and roasted asparagus spears with a tomato & mint salad.
All of these look and sound impressive but are super easy to make.
Serve on glass plates with a proper wine and sparkling water with a slice of kiwi, cucumber or lemon and you look like a gourmet.
Good luck
Message edited 7/17/2009 8:59:44 PM.
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| Posted 7/17/09 8:57 PM |
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
I've made a lemon chicken that was a crowd pleaser with fresh skin-on yukon mashed potatoes and creamed spinach...the chicken is a cinch...put salt and pepper on top...some butter under the skin and lemons in the cavity..squeeze lemon juice over the top and cook...moist and yummy!
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| Posted 7/17/09 8:57 PM |
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SecretTTCer
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
I make the barefoot contessa's recipe, Chicken with 40 cloves of garlic.
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| Posted 7/17/09 9:16 PM |
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GioiaMia
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
bowties with peas and ham
chicken cutlets
baked potatoes with herbs or mashed potatoes
salad with oil and vinegar
ETA: I know the chicken cutlets sound lame but everyone always loves them LOL
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| Posted 7/18/09 7:22 PM |
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maybeamommy
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
our friends LOVE when we make homemade pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and lots of garlic.
you can prepare the dough ahead of time and then just roll it out and top with a little extra virgin olive oil, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced roma tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, leaves of basil, and freshly grated parmesan cheese - it's delicious!
and chocolate molten cakes - they can also be prepared in advance and then they just take 9-12 minutes to bake once your guests are finished with dinner!
ETA: you can serve the pizza with a simple mixed greens salad
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| Posted 7/18/09 7:59 PM |
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yankinmanc
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
Thai Beef Salad for a starter
Maybe a Thai Curry, or a Pad Thai
Creme Brulee for pud, with maybe lemongrass or coconut in it.
I don't like Italian food...so I would go for Asian.
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| Posted 7/19/09 7:49 AM |
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mikeandjess
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
what about sauce with meatballs and sausage? I leave mine in the crockpot so I have all the time they're over to entertain my guests instead of cooking. Also a bonus, you don't need to turn the oven on and cook your guests. Unless your DH insists on making garlic bread like mine does.
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| Posted 7/19/09 7:03 PM |
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rojerono
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
Posted by maybeamommy
our friends LOVE when we make homemade pizza with fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and lots of garlic.
you can prepare the dough ahead of time and then just roll it out and top with a little extra virgin olive oil, shredded mozzarella cheese, sliced roma tomatoes, fresh chopped garlic, leaves of basil, and freshly grated parmesan cheese - it's delicious!
and chocolate molten cakes - they can also be prepared in advance and then they just take 9-12 minutes to bake once your guests are finished with dinner!
ETA: you can serve the pizza with a simple mixed greens salad
Love Love Love this idea. When am I invited for supper??
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springchick
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Re: You're having another couple over for dinner...
grilled tilapia with a green salad and some type of potatoes
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