Family dinner?

Question

I want to make dinner for my family and boyfriend, does anyone have any ideas? My siblings are a bit younger and kinda picky.

Answer 1

Most people like spaghetti, and it's easy to make. Some garlic bread and a salad along with it would be nice. If your younger siblings don't like pasta sauce just put aside some plain pasta and add a little butter to it.

Answer 2

Keep it simple.... it sounds like a great idea and fun, so don't burden yourself with something super elaborate.

American Italian cuisine like Lasagne, simple mixed greens salad, garlic bread and maybe a bakery purchased dessert is my first idea. Ease of preparation, low overall cost of ingredients and there should either be leftovers or enough for extra guests to have should they come over at the last minute.

Build your own Tacos if your younger siblings like Mexican food... also gets them active in preparing their own food and the activity will bring everyone into the kitchen.

Home made soup and grilled sandwiches could be another possibility, again i am suggesting simply from the point of ease of preparation, and something that appeals to a wide variety of tastes.

If you have time, a roast turkey BREAST (not the whole bird) with potatoes, stuffing (stove top if you like) and a few other simple side dishes can really liven up an evening by revisiting the Holidays. This might be better on a weekend, but breaks up the winter doldrums especially if its really cold where you are right now.

If everyone likes fish... and with younger siblings, this might be a stretch, you could try homemade fish and chips. (I have a great batter recipe, feel free to e-mail, or any other recipes).

Hope these suggestions help you figure out what to have :-) Have fun too!!

Answer 3

I commend you for wanting to make a dinner for your boyfriend and family...including some picky eaters!

You didn't mention if you cook at all, or what the food preferences are for your folks and boyfriend, but there's usually nothing that can go wrong with a pasta dish. Here's one that I use that's quick, easy, and gets rave reviews. I make a vegetarian meal once a week for 10 people and this one works well when I run out of ideas:

Rotini pasta or penne
1 jar Newmans Sock a Rooni Sauce
1 jar Classico 4 cheese alfredo sauce
fresh ground pepper
1 pkg shredded Italian Cheese blend cheese

Boil pasta according to the directions on the box. When cooked, drain thoroughly. While draining, pour your sauces into the sauce pan and heat. Add pasta and toss to coat. Add pepper.
Spread in baking dish and top with cheese. Bake at 350 degrees until cheese is bubbling. Serve with garlic bread and a nice green salad.

P. S. If the younger folks get cranky, let them make peanut butter sandwiches!

Answer 4

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Answer 5

Everyone loves this dish!!!

Take chicken breasts, and wrap them in strips of bacon. Bake them in a 375 oven, covered until the chicken is cooked through, and then remove the foil and cook for an additional 15 minutes, until the bacon is cripsy. Serve it with creamy, buttery mashed potatoes and some veggies. Everyone will love it, no matter how picky they are! :)

Answer 6

Macaroni and cheese is beloved by diners of all ages -- and I have an "upscale" 4 cheese recipe that I love. Your family won't think you cooked 'em something cheap -- and yet it's so tasty, the younger ones will like it!
http://digg.com/general_sciences/How_to_Make_Four_Cheese_Macaroni

Answer 7

What about Baked Macaroni and Cheese with a salad and maybe a vegetable.

Answer 8

Just make Italian...forget the American Italian.....whatever the F@$k that is???? American Italian Lasagne...is that 2 inches bigger than normal Italian Lasagne ?? Sheesh. But yea Italian pasta dish, bread n salad sounds like an easy start if you arent to confident in the Kitchen.

Answer 9

how about pasta with sauce, a nice salad, and some Italian bread. it's not difficult to make either.

Answer 10

Try chicken pot pie. It is my favorite meal. I love it!0
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