What's the happy medium menu here?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I am surprised nobody has suggested grilling, if you have a grill. There are plenty of simple marinades for steak or chicken. I would probably do a mix of those two, get them marinating in the morning, throw them on the grill and prepare a starchy side like a rice pilaf and either a nice salad or a steamed or roasted green vegetable. extra bonus: fewer dishes!

OP here,

Our grill is charcoal so it would take too long.

We made tagliatelle and bolognese this weekend so we have both in the freezer, now I am thinking that, with a salad? I have a bunch of other sauces in the freezer if people don’t like bolognese.

For the picky people, is that better or worse?

[Anonymous]

Tacos or bbq chicken or pork sliders with homemade slaw were my first thought.

And I hear you! I also love to cook and tend to over deliver on casual get together s, but hey, that’s me.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I am surprised nobody has suggested grilling, if you have a grill. There are plenty of simple marinades for steak or chicken. I would probably do a mix of those two, get them marinating in the morning, throw them on the grill and prepare a starchy side like a rice pilaf and either a nice salad or a steamed or roasted green vegetable. extra bonus: fewer dishes!

OP here,

Our grill is charcoal so it would take too long.

We made tagliatelle and bolognese this weekend so we have both in the freezer, now I am thinking that, with a salad? I have a bunch of other sauces in the freezer if people don’t like bolognese.

For the picky people, is that better or worse?

This sounds perfect. Don't do any other sauce. Most people like bolognese. If the kid or mom doesn't want to eat it then simply serve that person buttered noodles. Have some shaved parmesan cheese on the side. Add in some garlic bread or Texas toast, a brownie for dessert, and you're done. Have fun!