Suggestions for dinner party

[Anonymous]

We are having 3 couples over for dinner tomorrow. Our plan was to grill chicken and I have a great recipe for a Mediterranean couscous salad with roasted tomatoes. Also serving a big green salad. Given the weather I don’t think we can count on grilling and I don’t think this chicken would work in the oven. Any suggestions for a main dish to serve with what else I have planned? Trying to stay away from red meat. Thanks.

[Anonymous]

My DH grills (gas grill) in he rain. Use an umbrella and close the lid on the grill.

[Anonymous]

Why would the chicken not work in the oven? Were you planning on using charcoal to give it a smoky taste? Because if you were going to use a gas grill, that is basically an outdoor oven.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:My DH grills (gas grill) in he rain. Use an umbrella and close the lid on the grill.

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:My DH grills (gas grill) in he rain. Use an umbrella and close the lid on the grill.

+1

We have a charcoal grill, my DH will grill if it’s lightly raining, but it’s hard to keep the charcoal going if it’s pouring

[Anonymous]

I can think of a few things that would go nicely.

First, (if everyone will eat pork) this Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin - it's really nice and southerners love their tomatoes so your couscous salad will pair nicely. https://www.closetcooking.com/apricot-glazed-bacon-wrapped-cajun-pork/

If pork isn't an option, the NYT Vinegar chicken with olive dressing will work too - it's largely hands-off (sheet pan!) but appears quite fancy and results in the most perfectly cooked chicken I've ever had. I made it with a couscous pilaf myself. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020486-vinegar-chicken-with-crushed-olive-dressing?unlocked_article_code=UmUwpb1kXEXu6GMUUmOkkznEAT5YwQF-u9ldwXxUB314ZFoFSaK7UbKjp1ff5tOS2-VkInKo0jNhDHIwTopY3eu85nNKJbxNBHsCOUNvh4yFGa0rUaNp0r24XeKhai5HFf5C6Dc9UxHlWe250Qzum0XdtivYUwv2YKmQuqkZgQNwFRU9eGmoKvulknaPQBtC8QkDU54fHARujj-x-_0NMspXhtArIRxv1QzSwiSDGsSIemCvarJSDtRlzh7vgS39TmzDxPT4w5RCfCZRPEDOzDVhRhNPdyjWx4Lgl1tyt8sx5f59K5haMOESvnp7eGjfYJoiffPUeJKPQN_fKkqrhOowodgM0ppFWxOUsGH9Jlg&smid=share-url

[Anonymous]

Baked ziti and garlic bread would go great with your salad.

[Anonymous]

The NYT sheet pan Chicken Shwarma recipes would fit this well.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:The NYT sheet pan Chicken Shwarma recipes would fit this well.

I'm the poster who suggested the NYT Vinegar chicken, and I agree, that would have been my third suggestion.

[Anonymous]

Salmon would be great with your menu. So would roast chicken. You could do 2 chickens while, or the pieces cut up on sheets pans, with some extra thighs or legs as needed. I always use a Barefoot Contessa recipe for roast chicken.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I can think of a few things that would go nicely.

First, (if everyone will eat pork) this Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin - it's really nice and southerners love their tomatoes so your couscous salad will pair nicely. https://www.closetcooking.com/apricot-glazed-bacon-wrapped-cajun-pork/

If pork isn't an option, the NYT Vinegar chicken with olive dressing will work too - it's largely hands-off (sheet pan!) but appears quite fancy and results in the most perfectly cooked chicken I've ever had. I made it with a couscous pilaf myself. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020486-vinegar-chicken-with-crushed-olive-dressing?unlocked_article_code=UmUwpb1kXEXu6GMUUmOkkznEAT5YwQF-u9ldwXxUB314ZFoFSaK7UbKjp1ff5tOS2-VkInKo0jNhDHIwTopY3eu85nNKJbxNBHsCOUNvh4yFGa0rUaNp0r24XeKhai5HFf5C6Dc9UxHlWe250Qzum0XdtivYUwv2YKmQuqkZgQNwFRU9eGmoKvulknaPQBtC8QkDU54fHARujj-x-_0NMspXhtArIRxv1QzSwiSDGsSIemCvarJSDtRlzh7vgS39TmzDxPT4w5RCfCZRPEDOzDVhRhNPdyjWx4Lgl1tyt8sx5f59K5haMOESvnp7eGjfYJoiffPUeJKPQN_fKkqrhOowodgM0ppFWxOUsGH9Jlg&smid=share-url

That no I will try the vinegar chicken. Thank you!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can think of a few things that would go nicely.

First, (if everyone will eat pork) this Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin - it's really nice and southerners love their tomatoes so your couscous salad will pair nicely. https://www.closetcooking.com/apricot-glazed-bacon-wrapped-cajun-pork/

If pork isn't an option, the NYT Vinegar chicken with olive dressing will work too - it's largely hands-off (sheet pan!) but appears quite fancy and results in the most perfectly cooked chicken I've ever had. I made it with a couscous pilaf myself. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020486-vinegar-chicken-with-crushed-olive-dressing?unlocked_article_code=UmUwpb1kXEXu6GMUUmOkkznEAT5YwQF-u9ldwXxUB314ZFoFSaK7UbKjp1ff5tOS2-VkInKo0jNhDHIwTopY3eu85nNKJbxNBHsCOUNvh4yFGa0rUaNp0r24XeKhai5HFf5C6Dc9UxHlWe250Qzum0XdtivYUwv2YKmQuqkZgQNwFRU9eGmoKvulknaPQBtC8QkDU54fHARujj-x-_0NMspXhtArIRxv1QzSwiSDGsSIemCvarJSDtRlzh7vgS39TmzDxPT4w5RCfCZRPEDOzDVhRhNPdyjWx4Lgl1tyt8sx5f59K5haMOESvnp7eGjfYJoiffPUeJKPQN_fKkqrhOowodgM0ppFWxOUsGH9Jlg&smid=share-url

That no I will try the vinegar chicken. Thank you!

That should be, I think I will try!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I can think of a few things that would go nicely.

First, (if everyone will eat pork) this Apricot Glazed Bacon Wrapped Cajun Pork Tenderloin - it's really nice and southerners love their tomatoes so your couscous salad will pair nicely. https://www.closetcooking.com/apricot-glazed-bacon-wrapped-cajun-pork/

If pork isn't an option, the NYT Vinegar chicken with olive dressing will work too - it's largely hands-off (sheet pan!) but appears quite fancy and results in the most perfectly cooked chicken I've ever had. I made it with a couscous pilaf myself. https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020486-vinegar-chicken-with-crushed-olive-dressing?unlocked_article_code=UmUwpb1kXEXu6GMUUmOkkznEAT5YwQF-u9ldwXxUB314ZFoFSaK7UbKjp1ff5tOS2-VkInKo0jNhDHIwTopY3eu85nNKJbxNBHsCOUNvh4yFGa0rUaNp0r24XeKhai5HFf5C6Dc9UxHlWe250Qzum0XdtivYUwv2YKmQuqkZgQNwFRU9eGmoKvulknaPQBtC8QkDU54fHARujj-x-_0NMspXhtArIRxv1QzSwiSDGsSIemCvarJSDtRlzh7vgS39TmzDxPT4w5RCfCZRPEDOzDVhRhNPdyjWx4Lgl1tyt8sx5f59K5haMOESvnp7eGjfYJoiffPUeJKPQN_fKkqrhOowodgM0ppFWxOUsGH9Jlg&smid=share-url

That no I will try the vinegar chicken. Thank you!

That should be, I think I will try!

Look forward to hearing how you enjoy it, we do!

[Anonymous]

Sounds good op!!!