Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of these are not easy at all.

Agree, pavlova, homemade pasta? No

+1. And risotto? It’s not complicated, but it’s not “easy.”

+2

Anonymous wrote:Some of these are not easy at all.

And some are not very "wow". I always think that risotto looks like a plate of vomit. Even the expensive ones that I had in Italy.

I feel like presentation and unique ingredients make a huge difference.

I can have you over for pizza night and order pizza in and make a bagged salad and pour you whatever drinks are in the fridge.

Or I can order the same pizzas with some parm and red peppers and pepperoncinis on the side and serve a salad made with baby gem lettuces, Persian cucumbers, red peppers, and homemade balsamic with heirloom tomatoes and olives on the side. I can set out liter bottles of still, sparkling, lemonade, and wine for guest to serve themselves.

Same meal. Different takes. Yes, there is about a $30 difference, so not for everyone.

It definitely costs more.

Beef tenderloin, creme brulee.

Cornish hens.

Whenever I put burrata in a salad with pine nuts people seem very excited. I can’t blame them, it feels decadent!

I make a flourless chocolate cake for dessert that is very easy and gets rave reviews.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Some of these are not easy at all.

Agree, pavlova, homemade pasta? No

+1. And risotto? It’s not complicated, but it’s not “easy.”

Brisket- I cook it in the crock pot + it looks gorgeous. I cut it in half, slather on bbq sauce, wrap in foil, pour some water in crockpot. Cook on low for five hours. I also wrap veges such as potatoes, green beans, and carrots in foil. Fancy looking meal that is so easy and not messy to make.(I have also made hams, small chickens, and turkey breats in the crock pot. Delish.

Heirloom tomato salad.

Prime rib is easy

Anonymous wrote:Handmade pasta.
High hydration pizza dough with crest ingredients
Grilled fruits
Anything with fresh figs
Risotto

She said EASY!!!!!! I make fresh pasta (time consuming) and risotto…and while risotto isn’t difficult it’s not the same as searing scallops for 5 min!

Anonymous wrote:Some of these are not easy at all.

Agree, pavlova, homemade pasta? No

Some of these are not easy at all.

I used the following to marinate everything I do on the grill:

Equal parts plain yogurt, vinegar, lemon juice. Season with Montreal steak seasoning and grill.

Always fantastic, every single time, doesn’t matter what kind of meat- chicken, steaks, lamb ribs. Couldn’t be easier.