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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]My husband turns 60 this month. I am hosting a small birthday dinner for him at our home, and I plan to cook (I’m a fine cook not superb, but can handle myself in the kitchen and enjoy hosting).

There will be 8 of us in total, including our teen son and daughter (who will duck out after the meal). One set of friends are also bringing their younger daughter (9th person) who will eat her own mac & cheese per their request so I don’t need to have any “kid-friendly” foods.

It will be the weekend before Thanksgiving, so I don’t want to make anything resembling Thanksgiving dinner, like mashed potatoes.

I plan to offer a cocktail (and wine, beer, seltzer) and apps (for ease, prob a cheese/charcuterie board) before dinner.

** I’d love suggestions for the meal including salad or soup, main entree and sides. **

I will make DH’s favorite chocolate cake for dessert and buy bakery cookies or fruit tarts.

Thanks for all suggestions! [/quote]

I think a "Marry-Me Chicken" type recipe would work well here. There are many recipes, pick whichever you want or here is mine.  I use chicken thighs, as they're really hard to overcook.  Season well with s/p, sear each side until very colorful and remove from pan (do in batches if you have a lot).  Then saute onion until soft (5ish min), add garlic and sliced sun-dried tomatoes and cook one minute.  Add 1/2 cup white wine, and cook until liquid is 3/4 gone.  Then add cup of chicken stock, cook until 3/4 gone.  Finally add 1/3 cup of cream, add the chicken back to the pan (or transfer the whole thing to a larger casserole dish) and cook at 375 degrees for 20 minutes.  I definitely would serve with rice or potato as the sauce is heavenly.  Any green side (broccoli, asparagus, beans) would go perfectly (again, just season with s/p/olive oil and throw them in the oven with the chicken).

Great, now I'm hungry. :)[/quote]

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