Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would not do spicy unless you know they like it.

Actually I wouldn't do salmon either unless you knew they liked it.

+1

It's the only fish I won't eat, and I'm not alone.

Yes. Raw or smoked is ok, but cooked is a no go. On top of pasta and smothered in spicy marinara is...a lot.

OP please report back! How did the menu work out? I personally would be nervous about serving a linguine dish with red sauce for the mess potential. Would love to know how this worked out!

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I would not do spicy unless you know they like it.

Actually I wouldn't do salmon either unless you knew they liked it.

+1

It's the only fish I won't eat, and I'm not alone.

Anonymous wrote:Do you really want a critique? I’d eat whatever you serve and be grateful, but I’d be wary of a spicy dish for people coming over for the first time. And sun-dried tomatoes are unpopular with a lot of foodies.

Yes: be grateful for the invitation. Don't fuss over the foods (except if unable to eat because of religious or health reasons). More people would host if there wasn't so much emphasis on what is being served.

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Do you really want a critique? I’d eat whatever you serve and be grateful, but I’d be wary of a spicy dish for people coming over for the first time. And sun-dried tomatoes are unpopular with a lot of foodies.

I had no idea of this. I love sun-dried tomatoes. They seem very non-controversial but what do I know?

I didn't know this either, but come to think of it, I have never been served a sundried tomato in a Michelin starred restaurant (not that this is the be-all, end-all metric of great food, but it's kind of intersting to note).

I personally only use sundried tomatoes in my own cooking a few times a year, but I like to always have a jar on hand. Maybe my tastes are base.