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[quote=Anonymous]If I were you I'd probably shift my menu a bit to be more hospitable. I'd make a menu like this:

Night 1: Burgers (beef, black bean for veggies) with whole wear and regular buns and a variety of fixings ranging from lettuce, tomato, yellow cheese, pickles, to caramelized onions and sriracha mayo. Regular fries and sweet potato fries (in the oven). Cut up fruits and veggies on a platter, raw.

Night 2: Lasagna with extra sauce on the side (veggie or meat or both depending on who eats what). A big green salad with a variety of dressings (I often serve this as a big bowl of lettuce next to a platter of cut veggies, cheeses, marinated veggies/olives, etc... so that picky people can choose what they like). A fresh baguette.

Night 3: Taco Bar. Flour and corn tortillas and hard shells. Chicken, beef, and or fish (fish sticks work in a pinch). Can of beans - pinto or black - seasoned or plain. Lettuce, tomato, onion, olives, cheese, jalapenos, sour cream, salsa, cilantro. Serve with a big bowl of corn or corn on the cob. Serve white rice with butter and cilantro and cumin (reserve some plain for the kids). Guac and chips.

These are all easy, and the hardest part about it is the prep and having 60 little serving bowls to wash each evening after dinner. But you can still please your guests this way AND have interesting options for you own family. Plus, honestly, it's a fun way to eat![/quote]

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