Spanish chicken and rice.
https://www.columbiarestaurant.com/arroz-con-pollo

I make a lamb or short rib stew. I put it into the oven at 300 for a few hours the night before. Super good. For those that like fish-- salmon florentine is my go to. Delish and super easy.

Pp from above, it is orzo with lemon dill meatballs and a tzatziki sauce

This is my go-to recipe for when I have people over: https://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024124-lemon-dill-meatballs-with-orzo?smid=ck-recipe-android-share

It's really easy and it tastes great and people are always impressed by it!

Lemony shrimp with orzo. Arugula salad.
Miso glazed salmon or miso cod with rice. Salad with japanese dressing or Korean style spinach.
Rack of lamb with roasted potatoes and veggies.

Anything you can braise. You can do it all ahead of time and just let it cook, so less work when people are there.

I like coq au vin and short ribs. Both pretty easy as long as you can follow a basic recipe.

Other ideas: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipes/slideshow/get-your-braise-on?srsltid=AfmBOoodM9vNVA3agkP6Hzh6xKeWBWFpHbuiuFFpm5alurCccx-eoVyT

Apps:
- wine, drinks that you know they like
- very simple cheese (maybe a hard and a soft), olives, nuts, crackers, fruit (dried, or grapes, whatever)

Main (pick one):
- sun dried tomato creamy chicken: https://damndelicious.net/2021/09/11/skillet-sun-dried-tomato-chicken-thighs/
- if no dairy, maybe rosemary chicken: https://food52.com/recipes/77851-chrissy-teigen-s-crispy-skinned-chicken-with-lemon-rosemary-pan-sauce?srsltid=AfmBOoosYBZay23rhAROtnx6OQjJPji0MhTbLdkNO3Z1DSJ4chClTMIo

Carb Side (pick one):
- smashed and roasted tiny potatoes: https://www.loveandlemons.com/crispy-smashed-potatoes/
- a grain salad like couscous or quinoa with complementary spices, nuts, herbs

Green Sides (one salad, one veggie):
- simple green salad with a sharp vinaigerette
- asparagas or roasted sherry mushrooms or something else