We have a couple coming for dinner Friday night — tomorrow, and we both work. I was thinking salmon, salad, sauteed greens and brown rice. Kinda boring, but we need quick and easy. I can shop tonight and maybe do some prep.... (8 replies, last updated by alwayscooking April 2, 2009)

I am having guest over for dinner next friday before my son’s play. I will walk in the door from work at 4 and will need to have dinner on the table by 5:15. Chicken is my least favorite meat to cook for guest. I am in need... (88 replies, last updated by ideabaker November 26, 2008)

that you didn’t put enough butter in the mashed potatoes, AND you made a cucumber salad, but it “didn't have enough mayo” Now... what if this dinner guest was your mother? I recently had a baby, so my mother... (65 replies, last updated by bibi rose August 27, 2007)

Hello all - Hosting a last-minute dinner party tonight. One of my guests is allergic to the following: nightshades (tomatoes. . . etc) wheat soy shellfish Capsicums (including all chilies) Ideas for a quick menu that accomodates (13 replies, last updated by amyzan July 11, 2009)

My sister in law and her husband are coming in to NYC (which they do not do often) and we need a great dinner place. Looking for somewhere reasonably priced, good atmosphere and great food. We have taken them to First (they... (1 reply, last updated by Bondgirl December 16, 2002)

, a big veggie lasagna. How about a tapas dinner? Maybe a tortilla espanola that you can make a bit ahead, since it’s good at room temp? You could throw some artichoke hearts and sun-dried tomatoes for real pizzaz. And there... (17 replies, last updated by OnceUponABite July 15, 2006)

My inlaws, and other guests, love a unique drink to strart off a meal. Mix a sidecar or offer lemon drops and a nice appetizer as easy as smoked salmon and cheese or bruschetta with tomatoes and basil. There are a lot of desserts... (23 replies, last updated by Veggietales November 8, 2006)

I am going to start off by saying maybe our server was having a bad day. But my initial impression was: " I am french and work in an american restaurant that does not even nip at the ankles of my french comrades, my life sucks."... (10 replies, last updated by The Chowhound Team October 8, 2009)

People are quick to accuse. Killing her dinner guests? Please! So much is edited out. Even when they show TV chefs washing their hands they do an inadequate job. (13 replies, last updated by NYCkaren August 13, 2009)

be more pissed at the latter scenario than what you describe. At least she told you to go ahead with your plans and that she would bring something for herselef... still far, far from the ideal dinner guest, I agree :) These are... (19 replies, last updated by Vetter January 29, 2009)

This may sound silly or simple but how do you get guests who do not want to leave your home after a long night of food and entertainment? They generally come over at 6. At around midnight I make subtle hints about the evening... (45 replies, last updated by wayne keyser December 30, 2008)

believe one should serve dinner guests food that one knows to be not in its best condition? (32 replies, last updated by stephiehun October 7, 2007)

Hello fellow Chowhounds!! On the 21st I am having over 15 guests for dinner. My hubby is basically the cook in the family and I am the one who LOVES to eat. But that night I would like to make something myself for our guest. I... (8 replies, last updated by Pondering January 11, 2007)

I am planning a pretty small wedding as well, and I think it would be lovely to have a little dinner for about 15 guests at Forepaugh’s for the Groom’s dinner. I wasn’t even thinking that-thanks for the idea. (37 replies, last updated by St Paul Susie April 14, 2008)

I’m not usually one for slow cooker-type recipes but, having made this twice, once for a funeral reception a month ago and once for dinner guests last Sunday, I know it’s a keeper from all the raves I’m still... (1 reply, last updated by fourunder June 11, 2009)