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[quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous][quote=Anonymous]I’ll make the kids separate meals since ILs don’t eat spice and like really plain food and my kids do not. [/quote]

I think it's great that you are being thoughtful about your in laws.

I would also think about what this communicates to your kids.  Your IL's limited diet is likely because their exposure was limited.  You don't want the same thing for your kids.

I'd think about putting one meal on the table, with things you think your IL's might and might not eat and things your kids might and might not eat, rather than two separate meals.

Things like

[b]Roast chicken with potatoes and carrots and onions, and some spicy condiments on the side.

Steak with a few vegetables, one cooked with familiar spices for the kids.

Baked ravioli, with a salad with a choice of dressings[/b].[/quote]

Definitely all 3 of these.  My additions for dinner:

-ham, like a Honey Baked Ham or a spiral ham from your regular grocery store, with scalloped potatoes, corn and a salad

-lasagna (already suggested by someone else) with garlic bread and a salad

-barbecued chicken made on your grill with grilled corn on the cob and potato salad or coleslaw

-spaghetti and meatballs with Texas toast and baby glazed carrots

-Maryland Crab Cakes (for a "special" meal) with tartar sauce, roasted potatoes and watermelon salad

For lunch I would do sandwiches, mostly make your own with a big spread of options, soup and/or salad.  For breakfast, I would have an array of cereals, including oatmeal, and different muffins and pastries each day.  Set up the breakfast array before you go to sleep so if they get up early then they can pull stuff out of the fridge and serve themselves.  Make sure they know how to use the coffee maker so there is no problem with that.  Also, ask your husband if they have any special treat type foods that they would appreciate.  My FIL loves peanut M&Ms, and my late MIL loved those little Andes mints.  I always stocked those when they visited and put some in the welcome basket of other things in their room so they could have a little treat if they wanted one.

Also, keep in mind that what you're doing with the pre-planning is essentially what you should be doing for ANY guest.  I know they are your inlaws and DCUM has some thing against them, but they raised the man you love so they must be pretty good people.  You're on the right track by trying to ensure that they will be happy and comfortable while they are visiting.  I hope all goes well![/quote]

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