Hosting dinner for six

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:I agree that it's polite not to criticize anything you've been served, and if you can't choke down a few bites, then be creative with pushing food around your plate.

FWIW, I'd avoid fish as the main protein. I think the best proteins are chicken and beef, which are both popular. Chicken is the healthier option of the two.

Boring as it might be, I'm going to vote for Chicken Marbella. It's always outstandingly delicious, and it's easy to make ahead.

If I served fish I might have a chicken option because that is easy, but it depends on your circle. I have a LOT of friends who are "plant based" but will make occasional exceptions for fish and who would never touch beef.

FIsh is always the top of disliked foods. Many people do not care for it.

[Anonymous]

There is a time and place for baked ziti, and it is not when you are hosting your spouse’s business partners.

[Anonymous]

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Baked ziti, salad and garlic bread.

OMG no.

Agreed. Not for work colleagues.

OP, Costco has Salmon with lemon butter that you can just pop in the oven (instructions are included). Their bagged salads are good, and should be sufficient for 6 people. Get some good crusty bread and good quality olive oil/balsamic (I bake mine, so have no recommendations). If you have a Wegmans nearby, they have pre-marinated chicken quarters (or some such) that you can stick in the oven that are very good. Just serve with roasted veggies (Cut veggies up into even sized pieces, toss in olive oil and lots of garlic - you can make this well ahead of time. Add salt right before putting in the oven). Wegmans also has a very nice dessert selection. The little fruit tarts are so very good. If you don't want to go to all this trouble, just order food from your favorite restaurant.

Oh, and find out about food restrictions ahead of time.

This Costco salmon is amazing and so easy. Three pieces per tray so two trays would be perfect for the main.

[Anonymous]

^ I believe it is a pesto butter.