Anonymous wrote:
Any ideas for something not overly elaborated and tasty? I was thinking about making "green cream soup" (kale, spinach, potatoes, sausage) - what else should I serve?

Also, we both love to try food from other countries.

If it has potatoes and sausage, it's probably a pretty hearty soup, so I'd just serve it with some good, crusty bread. (I love soup and bread.)

Oops, 11:03 here ... thought I was posting in the sandwich sides thread!

http://www.washingtonsgreengrocer.com/recipes/red-cabbage-slaw-carrot-ginger-dressing/detail.htm

This is awesome. Double the dressing and you'll have it for salads later in the week.

Quiche. Buy a decent premade crust (Whole Foods and Trader Joes have butter-based ones that are really good), make sure to prebake it, and then just make the filling. You can do it ahead of time, although I prefer to do it the day of so the crust doesn't get soggy.

Since it is October - how about doing something a little more seasonal? Using fresh apples in a salad? A squash or pumpkin soup?

Anonymous wrote:The green creamy soup sounds nice paired with roasted sausages and potatoes. Or where they supposed to be in the soup?

Maybe a roasted red pepper and corn salad? Easy and colorful.

They are supposed to be in the soup (I have to check if I blend them or just cut in small pieces though). Do you serve the red peppers by itself or do you fill them with something?

The green creamy soup sounds nice paired with roasted sausages and potatoes. Or where they supposed to be in the soup?

Maybe a roasted red pepper and corn salad? Easy and colorful.

It is just a relative and her daughter (plus our family of three). we have decided to meet for lunch once a month at each other's home, as a way to keep in touch. Otherwise, life gets in the way.

Anyway, last month I hosted, today she hosted and next month it will be my turn again - the thing is, I AM NOT gifted when it comes to cooking. She is and she is always trying something new and it is always delicious.

Any ideas for something not overly elaborated and tasty? I was thinking about making "green cream soup" (kale, spinach, potatoes, sausage) - what else should I serve?

Also, we both love to try food from other countries.