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PinkMimosa · 27/12/2023 20:08

If it's someone else's home I would try and keep it simple. Something like Roast Chicken, Salad and new potatoes.

Mumaway · 27/12/2023 20:10

Some kind of casserole/stew so it just sits in the oven getting delicious. I like pork, chorizo and white beans, or lamb tagine.

RampantIvy · 27/12/2023 20:11

Look up Roasting Tin recipes or traybakes.

Ecghelpplease · 27/12/2023 20:21

idontlikealdi · 27/12/2023 22:15

Why on earth did you offer that?! Can you order in a couple
Of times?

beetr00 · 28/12/2023 20:05

AnnaSewell · 28/12/2023 20:11

Atleastit*notMonday · 28/12/2023 20:31

Totally agree n sticking to what you know and doing that well.
I don't think it matters if it's simple, I'd rather simple and delicious than a complex experiment that ends in disaster!
Where possible use seasonal high quality ingredients and you will be half way there.
A tray bake is a good idea, Spanish chicken with chorizo, red onions, peppers and potatoes always goes down well here.
Or a sausage casserole, chicken, bacon and leek pie or cod wrapped in pancetta with red pesto.

persisted · 28/12/2023 20:37

The Rukmini Iyer roasting tin recipes are very straightforward and you'll be able to find some online.
I'd also be thinking about shepherd's pie, or toad in the hole.

PinkMimosa · 29/12/2023 19:00

Have you decided yet @tryingforbaba?