help with some company dinner ideas - Page 2

ThinkingOutLoud · ‎05-01-2020

I would go with a 'build your own' type thing so people can choose what/how much of xxx they want. Baked potatoes (chili, broccoli, cheese, etc), tacos or taco salad, hawaiian haystacks, etc. The dessert is where I'd add the cajun or pnw flare.

On It · ‎03-15-2021

My go to company meal is smothered steak which slow cooks in the oven for two hours. That gives time to clean the kitchen from chicken frying the steak. The sides are mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese, and green beans. (You can substitute brisket or pork roast if you don't want the mess of preparing the smothered steak.)

Serve with cornbread and coconut or chocolate pie.

m0rgan · ‎09-30-2012

My go to for company is pork tenderloin, mashed potatoes and green beans with butter and toasted sliced almonds. I brown the pork and then finish in the oven. After taking out of pan let rest on a plate. Using the same pan as you cooked the pork in, put in some white wine and cook down a little, add chicken broth and finish with a pat of butter.

mspatmac · ‎06-10-2015

@kittyloo The suggestion of asking about dietary restrictions is an excellent one but if you choose not to I suggest a chicken dish. So many folks no longer eat red meat and there are so many easy and delicious recipes.

retiredatlast · ‎06-15-2015

If you like meatloaf and want to "dress it up" for company, so can make a meatloaf Wellington. I have made this a lot in the past. Just bake your regular meatloaf for about 45 minutes and then make biscuit dough and roll it out to a rectangle and wrap the meatloaf in it. I wrap it like a package and then brush egg wash on top and sprinkle on some poppy or sesame seeds. You can use leftover dough scraps to make decoration for the top if so desired. Bake it for another 20-30 minutes until the biscuit covering is browned. I usually turn the oven up from the 350 to 375 or 400 after the dough is on. It is really good served with some muchroom gravy. It looks really pretty and is certainly something that can be served to company.

If you want to be extra fancy, you can saute minced mushrooms and spread on top of the meatloaf before covering it with the dough. But believe me, it is just fine without it Easier and less messy too.

beach-mom · ‎03-09-2010

@kittyloo - Congratulations on your new home! How nice you're inviting your pastor and AP over - I know they appreciate that!

You will have lots of fun making NOLA food!

I too would go with something not Cajun or Creole at first.

This is my go-to chicken dish for people eating with us. So far everyone has been happy!

You could also make a dish common to your previous area. I don't know anything about the PNW, but I've heard it's beautiful!

Imperial Chicken (from Southern Living magazine)

1/2 c. dry breadcrumbs

1/4 c. plus 2 Tbsp. Parmesan cheese

1-1/2 Tbsp. minced fresh parsley

1/2 tsp. salt

1/8 tsp. pepper

6 chicken breast halves, skinned and boned

1/4 c. milk

1/4 c. butter or margarine, melted

1 small garlic clove, crushed

Juice of one lemon

Paprika

Combine first 5 ingredients. Dip each chicken breast in milk and dredge in breadcrumb mixture.

Arrange in a lightly greased 9” X 13” pan.

Combine butter or margarine, garlic, and lemon juice and drizzle over chicken. Sprinkle paprika over chicken.

Bake at 350 degrees for 40 minutes or until tender.

Serves 6.

on the bay · ‎03-09-2010

@kittyloo,

That is such a nice idea to invite and have them get to know you and you them.

Well, before I was a vegetarian, my favorite thing was meatloaf, mashed potatoes and green beans. I don't think you can go wrong with that!

Then for dessert, brownies with ice cream or a wonderful chocolate cake, strawberry shortcake, or lemon bars, key lime pie.

ok, I'm coming over! Add 1 more lol!

Oh and for appetizers maybe hummus and or bluecheese, ranch etc dressing and crackers, vegetables, cheeses if you want-always simple to make.

"If you walk the footsteps of a stranger, you'll learn things you never knew. Can you sing with all the voices of the mountains? can you paint with all the colors of the wind?"