what dish looks impressive but really isn't very tough?

[Anonymous]

Choux pastry. Super easy, although it does require some elbow grease. Very fancy.

[Anonymous]

Beef tenderloin

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always make crab cakes and people seem to be really impressed with them. They are easier than meatloaf!! Do you guys have any dishes that appear "tough" but actually are pretty easy?

Can you post your crabcakes recipe, please? Thanks.

I think cheesecake is impressive, and really easy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I always make crab cakes and people seem to be really impressed with them. They are easier than meatloaf!! Do you guys have any dishes that appear "tough" but actually are pretty easy?

Picking through the crab meat for shells can be time consuming even if it isn't particularly complicated. That said, crab stuffed shrimp or fish seems complicated but really aren't that complicated to make.

[Anonymous]

Thanksgiving turkey - not complicated

[Anonymous]

Chicken Marbella

[Anonymous]

NP. Anyone have any additional ideas? The roast chicken is intimidating but I might give it a few practice trys. Any favorite methods?

[Anonymous]

Soufflés. You do need to get them to the table really quickly, though.

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Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I always make crab cakes and people seem to be really impressed with them. They are easier than meatloaf!! Do you guys have any dishes that appear "tough" but actually are pretty easy?

Picking through the crab meat for shells can be time consuming even if it isn't particularly complicated. That said, crab stuffed shrimp or fish seems complicated but really aren't that complicated to make.

Gotta know where to buy your crabmeat. Crabmeat from Chevy Chase Supermarket, although pricy, rarely has more than 2-3 tiny pieces of cartilage.

[Anonymous]

Quiche

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Beef tenderloin

That one is just expensive!

[Anonymous]

Standing rib roast
Chocolate mousse

[Anonymous]

risotto

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Anonymous wrote:risotto

I find the constant stirring to be a mental challenge.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Choux pastry. Super easy, although it does require some elbow grease. Very fancy.

yes! goat cheese profiteroles a la Landmarc - yum!