Meal Planning

So, we're having two different sets of guests stay with us in a couple of weeks, and I'd like to cook dinner for them at least two, if not three, nights. Now, before we get into an etiquette discus...

I'm hosting an event and am having Eggplant Parmesan as the main dish with a side of Spaghetti and a garden salad. I'm not sure how many slices I should serve to each person.

Can anyone recommend a good dessert to bring or prepare for a backyard crawfish boil? I can buy it or make it, either way. Preferrably traditional, if possible. Any ideas? Thanks!

Hello, everyone! I'm planning out tomorrow night's meal and decided I wanted to try out the recipe below, but with pork instead of beef. http://www.japanesecooking101.com/beef-roll-up-recipe/...

by pistachio peas 6 years ago

I have to accompany a loved one to a hospital that is out of town and in a not very exciting/healthy food destination. We have appointments all day long. What can I pack that's easy and fairly heal...

I'm going to be in DC for a business trip and need a little help picking restaurants. I haven't been to DC in years, so there isn't anything that I'm crossing off the list. I'm staying at the Ri...

by caiatransplant 6 years ago

Hi y'all. Dinner time is fast approaching and I have not a clue as to what to fix. What I really want to do is flop on the couch and take a nap until it's time for bed. However, husband won't be...

I'm camping with five other families, adults and kids age 8-12, some of the kids are picky eaters, and among the adults there are vegans and paleo diet followers. Any ideas on a group meal that cou...

by pegasis0066 6 years ago

I am having the in-laws over this Saturday for Mother's Day. My in-laws are simple people but they have enjoyed the more sophisticated food I have served in the past, so I don't want to disappoint...

I'm trying to save on our grocery expenses and time is also a very precious commodity. I am considering a meal plan of sorts. Any advice? One of the things I like most about evening cooking is the ...

What are some good side dishes to serve with King Crab Legs?

by steve h. 6 years ago

My wife and I will be back in Naples come April. We'll be there for a month. The flat is on top of a palazzo on the Riviera di Chiaia and has a top-notch kitchen. Landlord is a lovely woman with...

We're planning to have a dinner for friends this fall and we'd love to cook a mole. We'll obviously have rice, but I think we'd want a vegetable dish that wasn't in a sauce. Any idea on what veget...

Hi all, I am having my in-laws over for dinner for the first time in a couple weeks and am planning my menu. So far I have: -Homemade hummus and pita with celery, carrots, & radish -spiced n...

by ninrn 6 years ago

I'm making this Butternut Squash Gratin with Poblanos and Cream tomorrow: http://www.foodandwine.com/recipes/squash-gratin-with-poblanos-and-cream. I've also thawed some thin bone-in center cut por...

What are the veg options to add variety and interest in meals through a 14 meal week... without repeating too much.

I am trying to avoid pasta and potatoes but want to make eggplant parmesan for dinner. Other than a salad, what would go well with eggplamt parmesan, excluding any pasta, potatoes, and rice. Would ...

My spouse is vegetarian, though probably 95% of time vegan. We've been giving the little one a mostly vegan diet (again, probably 95% of the time - some eggs and sometimes yogurt). But it's mostl...