Inspire me. WFD tomorrow?

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I have family coming over. Very casual and I could order take out.... Nothing too fancy or complicated. Inspiration? What is your go-to casual dinner for guests?

[shortstax]

How about pulled pork sandwiches in crock pot? You could always pair it with potato salad and/or corn on the cob for an easy meal.

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we had guests over for a casual dinner on our roof last week.

we made:
pulled chicken sandwiches in the crockpot w/ fresh bakery rolls
cut up veggies w/ greek yogurt onion dip
cut up fruit
kettle chips
green salad
roasted garlic potatoes
alcohol

it was so easy and everyone seemed happy.

ETA: tonight we're going out for dinner. I will get either eggplant parm or pesto shrimp over linguine.

[whitemerlot]

Rotisserie chicken from the grocery store, fresh bread with some kind of spread, a deli salad or green salad with good stuff on it (pecans, blue cheese, apples), fresh fruit, brownies.

[atouchofklasse]

Elly Says Opa's chicken gyros

[mbcdefg]

Roasted chicken or pork tenderloin

If it's too hot for the oven, then we grill ... burgers and dogs, chicken breasts, tuna steak, shrimp, whatever.

[audette]

Tomorrow? Leftovers.

Tonight: Salad to start, then steak and guinness pie with corn on the cob, and brownies with ice cream and strawberries for desert.


We're hosting a buddy and his new girlfriend for supper tonight. I'm curious to see what she's like. I've heard good things about her.

[UMaineTeach]

starting to do winter foods this week, since the air is getting crisp in the morning and evening:
pot roast and potatoes
chicken soup
baked spinach ravioli
pork tenderloin

[ESF]

I'd grill some chicken and corn on the cob. Make a gorgeous tomato salad with lots of colorful tomatoes and fresh basil. Then I'd either make a potato salad if I was feeling ambitious, or just get a couple good breads from the local bakery to slice and share.

Stone fruit crisp with vanilla ice cream for dessert.

[nextbigthing]

Were having friends over and were doing burgers and brats, I made potato salad and a grilled corn dish, baked beans. 7 layer dip as an appetizer, and homemade ice cream w cookies for dessert

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Sept 8, 2012 7:54:41 GMT -5 atouchofklasse said:

Elly Says Opa's chicken gyros

This is a favorite but I made it last time family was over!

I decided on a tomato and avocado salad, corn on the cob, rice, chicken adobo, and peas. Mini veggie platter, a cheese dip, and crackers for apps. Ice cream, berries, and chocolate sauce for dessert!

[Deleted]

Sweet and sour chicken and fried rice