Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 19:11     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
We did this on the grill. You do all the prep ahead. This is your protein.


https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1020758-mojo-chicken-with-pineapple

Then make stick of butter rice. Google. Do that ahead.

Add a good bread. So easy and so delicious. So may compliments.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 19:06     Subject: Re:Hosting dinner for six
Anonymous wrote:Order out and put it on fancy plates. Done. Fcuk this shit.


Order what?
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 19:05     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
Order the protein. Like a slow cooked lamb or similar.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 19:03     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
Anonymous wrote:Pasta bake is the best for this.

Find a GREAT recipe for a meat + red sauce and a spinach + white sauce ziti or rigatoni or whatever. Bake each in an attractive not overwhelmingly large dish (like this - https://www.crateandbarrel.com/lucerne-3-quart-casserole-dish/s512853?localedetail=US&source=igodigital&_ga=2.174134306.1451592758.1678809995-1844713733.1678809995&_gac=1.56955224.1678809995.Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh16AamRuvs8Ok_0rXSRlMEyRWrsPR9LS3VvfzeaZW61d_yZFXF8gEEaApXWEALw_wcB).

Have parmesan on the side. Make a simple green salad (mixed greens, cucumber, red pepper, grape tomatoes, chives, homemade balsamic and homemade blue cheese dressings on the side or good bottled ones). Crusty fresh bread and butter/olive oil.

Whatever you want for dessert - I'm a huge fan of a brownie and blondie platter with a variety of ice creams, maybe with fruit as well. Wine, sparkling water, etc...


Lol, so baked ziti, salad and garlic bread?
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 18:55     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
Anonymous wrote:Pasta bake is the best for this.

Find a GREAT recipe for a meat + red sauce and a spinach + white sauce ziti or rigatoni or whatever. Bake each in an attractive not overwhelmingly large dish (like this - https://www.crateandbarrel.com/lucerne-3-quart-casserole-dish/s512853?localedetail=US&source=igodigital&_ga=2.174134306.1451592758.1678809995-1844713733.1678809995&_gac=1.56955224.1678809995.Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh16AamRuvs8Ok_0rXSRlMEyRWrsPR9LS3VvfzeaZW61d_yZFXF8gEEaApXWEALw_wcB).

Have parmesan on the side.

Make a simple green salad (mixed greens, cucumber, red pepper, grape tomatoes, chives, homemade balsamic and homemade blue cheese dressings on the side or good bottled ones).

Crusty fresh bread and butter/olive oil.

Whatever you want for dessert - I'm a huge fan of a brownie and blondie platter with a variety of ice creams, maybe with fruit as well.

Wine, sparkling water, etc...


This is a very heavy meal.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 18:43     Subject: Re:Hosting dinner for six
Order out and put it on fancy plates. Done. Fcuk this shit.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 12:43     Subject: Re:Hosting dinner for six
I’m a good cook, but I get stressed hosting. My solution for this challenge would be: sushi boat!
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 12:14     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
I find a 1-pot chicken casserole type dish, that can be prepped in advance, like a coq au vin, or I like this NYT recipe, then couscous (prepped in advance) and a salad (again, prepped in advance, just add dressing before serving)

https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017258-braised-chicken-with-lemon-and-olives

Pick up some nice pastries or a cake for dessert.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 12:12     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
NYT chicken shawarma
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 12:08     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
Pasta bake is the best for this.

Find a GREAT recipe for a meat + red sauce and a spinach + white sauce ziti or rigatoni or whatever. Bake each in an attractive not overwhelmingly large dish (like this - https://www.crateandbarrel.com/lucerne-3-quart-casserole-dish/s512853?localedetail=US&source=igodigital&_ga=2.174134306.1451592758.1678809995-1844713733.1678809995&_gac=1.56955224.1678809995.Cj0KCQjwtsCgBhDEARIsAE7RYh16AamRuvs8Ok_0rXSRlMEyRWrsPR9LS3VvfzeaZW61d_yZFXF8gEEaApXWEALw_wcB).

Have parmesan on the side.

Make a simple green salad (mixed greens, cucumber, red pepper, grape tomatoes, chives, homemade balsamic and homemade blue cheese dressings on the side or good bottled ones).

Crusty fresh bread and butter/olive oil.

Whatever you want for dessert - I'm a huge fan of a brownie and blondie platter with a variety of ice creams, maybe with fruit as well.

Wine, sparkling water, etc...
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 12:01     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
Find out if anyone has food allergies or restrictions. Then have the meal catered, relax and enjoy the evening.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 11:12     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
Start with the protein? Do you have an easy chicken recipe? Are you will to marinate chicken and then cook on the grill? Then, you can piece together easy side dishes (starch, salad, veg).
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 10:33     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
Baked ziti, salad and garlic bread.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 10:25     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
If you are not a good cook, I would get it catered. Far less stress, no one has to know. Otherwise I would do whole plank salmon with roasted baby potatoes, a large cheese and pickled vegetable plate (olives, artichokes, cornichons), green salad, some of good nuts, baguette, a nice bakery dessert, and several bottles of wine.
Anonymous
Post 03/14/2023 08:30     Subject: Hosting dinner for six
I'm not a great cook but hosting a dinner for six (husband's work partners & spouses). Please help me find a recipe that is delicious and largely stick-in-the-oven so I'm not stuck to my stove/oven all night before dinner.

Thank you!