Super easy but impressive dinner ideas wanted :)

[buddysmom]

I am cooking for the in-laws on Tuesday and would love some meal ideas. Would like something that knocks their socks off but also doesn't test my culinary talents too terribly much.

MIL hates seafood - so any recipes involving that are out.

Thanks!

[magdala9]

You are already on a great start by skipping seafood. Everyone likes their needs to be catered to.
For my parents, I made roast chicken, spring salad (spinach-strawberries and poppy seed dressing) grilled corn and ciabatta.

www.marthastewart.com/351255/roasted-chicken-101
www.myrecipes.com/recipe/grilled-corn-with-honey-butter-10000002001912/

For my in-laws, we grilled steaks, added garlic mashed potatoes and fresh tomatoes with balsamic vinaigrette

www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/creamy-garlic-mashed-potatoes-recipe/index.html

[tacokick]

Roasted chicken and risotto!

[thewaytohisheart]

thewaytohisheart.wordpress.com/2012/04/27/chicken-piccata/

thewaytohisheart.wordpress.com/2012/06/15/brandy-and-mustard-glazed-tenderloin-steaks/

[dragonfly08]

I like cornish hens. Most people (assuming they eat meat, of course) are good with poultry. They're totally easy to roast, and they look impressive arranged on a platter. A couple of fancy sides like potatoes and a veggie, some crusty rolls, and you're good to go.

[buddysmom]

Thanks everyone!

[sally597]

So.... what did you decide on serving???