I have people coming for dinner and no clue what to make ....
By GreenMoo
@GreenMoo (11834)
May 23, 2008 6:34am CST
We have a couple arriving here to spend one night with us. We've never met them before and really know nothing about them at all. All I know about their eating preferences is that they aren't vegetarian and will 'eat anything apart from human flesh' (his words on the phone!).
I have absolutely no inspiration for dinner. So perhaps someone has an idea I could use?
I'm looking for something reasonably easy, but something that's also filling. I have most basic ingrediants already in plus stacks of veggies, but I'll have to pass the shops on my way to collect them from the bus later so I can always buy more.
So, what do you think?
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7 responses
@positiveminded1977 (7072)
• India
23 May 08
ha ha ... 
I had better keep quiet! If I start rattling off funny sounding names of Indian dishes, you will get more confused than ever. I am sure you will get the inspiration soon. And the previous reply sounded great, though I dunno what French sticks and lasagnas are!!
Cheers and happy cooking!
I had better keep quiet! If I start rattling off funny sounding names of Indian dishes, you will get more confused than ever. I am sure you will get the inspiration soon. And the previous reply sounded great, though I dunno what French sticks and lasagnas are!!
Cheers and happy cooking!1 person likes this
@GreenMoo (11834)
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23 May 08
You could rattle off some funny sounding names of Indian dishes and make me hungry!!!! I actually really enjoy Indian food, although where I live you just don't ever see it 
Anyway, for today's lesson in British style cuisine, a French stick you might have heard of described as a baguette? A long thin loaf? And a lasagne is minced meat layered with tomato sauce, white sauce and sheet pasta, sometimes topped off with cheese. Nice 
Completely unrelated, but don't you think that the droll smiley I just added looks like someone throwing up? I think it's the look of surprise between the smile and the saliva ....
Anyway, for today's lesson in British style cuisine, a French stick you might have heard of described as a baguette? A long thin loaf? And a lasagne is minced meat layered with tomato sauce, white sauce and sheet pasta, sometimes topped off with cheese. Nice
Completely unrelated, but don't you think that the droll smiley I just added looks like someone throwing up? I think it's the look of surprise between the smile and the saliva ....@positiveminded1977 (7072)
• India
24 May 08
Thanks for the cooking lessons! It sure sounds yummmmy!! I am sure your guests have been well fed by now and satisfied too.
Well, I guess I would go in for a pulau and a gravy of Kingfish or something. Many people might feel pulaus and biryanis are complicated stuff, but I feel they are easy to prepare. And all these food discussions really make my mouth water!!
Cheers
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@GreenMoo (11834)
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25 May 08
Hmmmm, I can see this conversation being very educational! What's Kingsfish?
I think biriyani is a superb dish. I'm all for one dish things.
Of course, the Indian dishes that I eat are probably a million miles removed from true Indian cuisine. I have a feeling that many dishes are 'Westernized' in the restuarants I occassionally get to visit.
@ruby222 (4847)
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23 May 08
Always a difficult decision Moo...I think if it were me I would serve something that could be prepared earlier in the day ..maybe a massive lasagne..with a french stick..and a salad bowl...just simply because you can cook it and know that its turned out ok before you serve it up!!and then maybe a fruit bowl..cheese...just something relatively easy.Ive always found that the simpler foods tend to be enjoyed the most..and when people eat if they feel relaxed the whole thing goes a lot better...but you may feel quite differently!!
@alienstar (5142)
• India
23 May 08
This is one dilemma evrybody will ahve in right? when friends come home or relatives come home and all, preparings oemthing which they aslo like is hectic job for many isnt it? once we preapare soemthing, they alsos hould like it isnt it?
@teufelskind (813)
• United States
23 May 08
how about a classic such as meatloaf it is fast and easy
@teufelskind (813)
• United States
25 May 08
It is a really good dish and it is very very simple.. when you make it let me know what you think.. oh meatloaf usauly has ketchup on the top of it for flavor added but not all meatloaf does!!
@joybelle (25)
• Australia
23 May 08
Wot's in the fridge!
Wotever is in there grate it all up - potatoes, carrots, onions, garlic, celery, finely chopped beans, peas. Got any herbs? Add some.
An egg/or two and mix the lot together.
a bowl of flour
mix it all together and put it into either:
patties or balls. Dust in the flour and fry.
A bowl of salad or vegetables on the side with a mustard cream sauce and I dare anyone not to like it!
@GreenMoo (11834)
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25 May 08
Do you know, that is an EXCELLENT idea! Sounds like the sort of thing that's easy to make, cheap too as it uses up all those odds and sods, and really quick! I'm impressed, and I'm going to give it a try sometime very soon.
Thanks a million, I love getting new ideas. The best ideas are also things that I can tweak myself. Cool 
@chivolaski (969)
• Philippines
24 May 08
just don't forget dessert the most important part of a perfectly good meal!
@dragon54u (31636)
• United States
23 May 08
I've always had success with enchiladas. I cook some chicken, onion and peppers in fajita seasoning then spoon the mixture into fajita-sized flour tacos (or whatever fits the pan you'll be using) that I've spread with refried beans, sprinkle a little cheese on it and roll it up. I put in in a pan that I've coated with non-stick spray and when the pan is full of them I pour green chili sauce over it and put it in the over, 350 for about 30 minutes. The last ten, I add cheese, peppers and onion to the top of it.
Everyone loves these enchiladas. They're fairly cheap to make and I think you can get all those ingredients where you are. If you have some leftover beef or other meat, you can use that.
Good luck!
