I think fish is good for this. Cooks quickly and most adults eat it. Combine with some sides like the almond one green beans, a pilaf or roasted potatoes, salad, etc.

There was a recipe in the Post yesterday for instant pot short ribs. You could serve it with mashed potatoes or polenta and a salad.

Anonymous wrote:Skip the appetizers, but the desserts.

Indian -
- Lamb and potato curry,
- Peas, carrots and cashew rice pilaf,
- Fried okra raita,
- Red vinegar and beet juice soaked pearl onions.

Thai -
- Whole fried fish in thai spices
- Rice
- Penang curry with chicken or shrimp
- Fried eggplant with garlic.

American -
- Mushroom risotto
- Buttermilk and rosemary marinated cornish hens

craving the penang curry and fried eggplant now.

Anonymous wrote:Baked ziti, fancy salad, garlic bread
Baked chicken, new potatoes, green beans

Your friends don’t want toddler food my baked ziti friend

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Skip the appetizers, but the desserts.

Indian -
- Lamb and potato curry,
- Peas, carrots and cashew rice pilaf,
- Fried okra raita,
- Red vinegar and beet juice soaked pearl onions.

Thai -
- Whole fried fish in thai spices
- Rice
- Penang curry with chicken or shrimp
- Fried eggplant with garlic.

American -
- Mushroom risotto
- Buttermilk and rosemary marinated cornish hens

I wouldn't serve guests lamb or a whole fried fish.

Indeed. Gross and stinky.

Anonymous wrote:Skip the appetizers, but the desserts.

Indian -
- Lamb and potato curry,
- Peas, carrots and cashew rice pilaf,
- Fried okra raita,
- Red vinegar and beet juice soaked pearl onions.

Thai -
- Whole fried fish in thai spices
- Rice
- Penang curry with chicken or shrimp
- Fried eggplant with garlic.

American -
- Mushroom risotto
- Buttermilk and rosemary marinated cornish hens

I wouldn't serve guests lamb or a whole fried fish.

If guests eat pork, pork tenderloin is always a bit fancy and super easy.

Anonymous wrote:Skip the appetizers, but the desserts.

Indian -
- Lamb and potato curry,
- Peas, carrots and cashew rice pilaf,
- Fried okra raita,
- Red vinegar and beet juice soaked pearl onions.

Thai -
- Whole fried fish in thai spices
- Rice
- Penang curry with chicken or shrimp
- Fried eggplant with garlic.

American -
- Mushroom risotto
- Buttermilk and rosemary marinated cornish hen

* Buy the desserts.

Skip the appetizers, but the desserts.

Indian -
- Lamb and potato curry,
- Peas, carrots and cashew rice pilaf,
- Fried okra raita,
- Red vinegar and beet juice soaked pearl onions.

Thai -
- Whole fried fish in thai spices
- Rice
- Penang curry with chicken or shrimp
- Fried eggplant with garlic.

American -
- Mushroom risotto
- Buttermilk and rosemary marinated cornish hens

Steaks or chops on the grill are always a hit. Add a sauce like chimichurri, a salad and mashed or smashed or baked potatoes with the trimmings and you're good.

Chicken Piccata is pretty simple and comes together quickly. I serve it over couscous with either shaved brussels or asparagus (because they both taste great with the lemony sauce).

Anonymous wrote:prime rib in oven, risotto, salad, green beans with almonds, homemade dessert

Yes, green beans with slivered almonds are for some reason, awesome.

prime rib in oven, risotto, salad, green beans with almonds, homemade dessert

Baked ziti, fancy salad, garlic bread
Baked chicken, new potatoes, green beans

I’d like to start inviting friends to our house for dinner more often. Adults only (our kids are teens and have their own evening plans or else are away at college). I’m looking for some fresh ideas of what to cook. Please no suggestions of [tacos, lasagana, enchiladas, etc] - I make those often when my
teens are home. Looking for foods a little nicer, but at the same time not too fancy, as I want to be able to do this regularly so can’t involve a day of prepping. Thanks for any ideas.