dinner for friends, what to cook
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Anonymous
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Apps:
- wine, drinks that you know they like - very simple cheese (maybe a hard and a soft), olives, nuts, crackers, fruit (dried, or grapes, whatever) Main (pick one): - sun dried tomato creamy chicken: https://damndelicious.net/2021/09/11/skillet-sun-dried-tomato-chicken-thighs/ - if no dairy, maybe rosemary chicken: https://food52.com/recipes/77851-chrissy-teigen-s-crispy-skinned-chicken-with-lemon-rosemary-pan-sauce?srsltid=AfmBOoosYBZay23rhAROtnx6OQjJPji0MhTbLdkNO3Z1DSJ4chClTMIo Carb Side (pick one): - smashed and roasted tiny potatoes: https://www.loveandlemons.com/crispy-smashed-potatoes/ - a grain salad like couscous or quinoa with complementary spices, nuts, herbs Green Sides (one salad, one veggie): - simple green salad with a sharp vinaigerette - asparagas or roasted sherry mushrooms or something else |
Anonymous
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Anything you can braise. You can do it all ahead of time and just let it cook, so less work when people are there.
I like coq au vin and short ribs. Both pretty easy as long as you can follow a basic recipe. Other ideas: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/get-your-braise-on?srsltid=AfmBOoodM9vNVA3agkP6Hzh6xKeWBWFpHbuiuFFpm5alurCccx-eoVyT |
Anonymous
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Lemony shrimp with orzo. Arugula salad.
Miso glazed salmon or miso cod with rice. Salad with japanese dressing or Korean style spinach. Rack of lamb with roasted potatoes and veggies. |
Anonymous
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This is my go-to recipe for when I have people over: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024124-lemon-dill-meatballs-with-orzo?smid=ck-recipe-android-share
It's really easy and it tastes great and people are always impressed by it! |
Anonymous
| Pp from above, it is orzo with lemon dill meatballs and a tzatziki sauce |
Anonymous
| I make a lamb or short rib stew. I put it into the oven at 300 for a few hours the night before. Super good. For those that like fish-- salmon florentine is my go to. Delish and super easy. |
Anonymous
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Spanish chicken and rice.
https://www.columbiarestaurant.com/arroz-con-pollo |