Anonymous
Post 01/05/2025 18:31     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Thanks everyone! I did roast chicken and it was an awesome time.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2025 16:04     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Anonymous wrote:What protein to serve with butternut squash soup, risotto, arugula salad?


seared scallops served on top of the risotto
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2025 15:59     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Roast duck.
Anonymous
Post 01/05/2025 15:50     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
app- ritz crackers, cream cheese, hot pepper jelly

main- beef tenderloin, scalloped potatoes, arugula salad (these can all be prepped ahead and beef and potatoes popped in oven after guests arrive, salad sits undressed until ready to eat)

dessert- buy a fruit tart and warm, serve with ice cream
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2025 09:44     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Quiche
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2025 09:38     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Anonymous wrote:What protein to serve with butternut squash soup, risotto, arugula salad?


That sounds nice. The dijon chicken thighs sounds good but if not a big standard meat crowd I'd also consider a charcuterie plate with baguette slices, cheeses, and meats like proscuitto and hams with mustard, fig jam, etc...
Anonymous
Post 01/04/2025 09:34     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
-Crab cakes- make ahead and 5 minutes to sauté just before serving
-Mashed potatoes- made ahead heating in oven
- haricots verts- skinny green beans- quick blanch and last minute sauce with garlic


Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 14:25     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Anonymous wrote:Roast chicken?


This would be lovely with the butternut squash soup, risotto and arugula salad OP mentioned. Pick one of the Ina roast chicken recipes, and a dessert, and you're good. This menu is better to me than the roasted potato/rolls/asparagus one suggested.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 09:29     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Chicken thighs are always easy and good and you can't screw them up. Just season and roast.

I'd add roasted potato wedges, steamed asparagus, rolls and a simple green salad. Everything can be prepped before they arrive and the chicken and potatoes take basically the same amount of time at the same temp.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 08:56     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Anonymous wrote:What protein to serve with butternut squash soup, risotto, arugula salad?


This is a nice menu. I'd roast a bunch of chicken thighs -- I brush them with Dijon mustard then coat in breadcrumbs with some extra garlic and herbs mixed in.

Have fun!
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 08:50     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/herbed-pork-tenderloins-7988647
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 08:37     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Have it catered/hire a personal chef for the evening.
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 08:35     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
Roast chicken?
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 08:34     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
What protein to serve with butternut squash soup, risotto, arugula salad?
Anonymous
Post 01/02/2025 08:01     Subject: Suggestions for menu -- dinner for 6
I am hosting a few longtime friends in my new house. It's my first gathering post separating from my ex, and I'd like to look like I have my stuff together but these are all people who love me.

Dinner for 6. Definitely want to be relaxed and enjoying the meal, and focused on catching up.
What would you serve? Menu ideas please?