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• 19120. My Dilemma. Having a friend of dh for spontaneous, casual dinner tomorrow. We have not seen him - barb_b - 4:42pm on 10/08/10 (41)
1. I think you should relax. Seriously! Even Anthony Bourdain talks about what... - Michael in Phoenix - 5:08pm on 10/08/10
2. Serve whatever you had in mind before you found out his wife was a chef ;-) - Joe - 5:28pm on 10/08/10
3. have fun! if cilantro is the only no no, you have it made. maybe something regional. [NT] - AngAk - 5:32pm on 10/08/10
4. I say try that balsamic pork loin out on him, agree with Joe, it's about catching up and enjoying - MoNJ - 6:08pm on 10/08/10
5. Great advice here Barb. Relax! Your a great cook - orchid - 6:24pm on 10/08/10
6. who doesn't like cilantro?!? - whinecountry - 6:35pm on 10/08/10
1. um, lots of people. They say it tastes like soap. I don't think I'd eat it either. [NT] - orchid - 6:51pm on 10/08/10
1. seems like the whisky / tequilla debate [LINK] - whinecountry - 7:27pm on 10/08/10
1. I think the problem with tequila is more having overindulged in - Melissa Dallas - 9:49pm on 10/08/10
1. Me too. I got plastered at 19 on tequila shots and it took years to recover to the point - Joe - 2:43pm on 10/09/10
2. cilantro is a very common dislike. They now say it is genetic. If so, count me in. I hate it. [NT] - Janet in NC - 7:27pm on 10/08/10
1. But it can't be totally genetic. I hated it as a kid, but love it now!! - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:13am on 10/09/10
1. Same here, hated it early on...thought it tasted nasty nasty. Grew to love it as - Pat-NoCal - 1:49pm on 10/09/10
3. OMG . . . - magnoliainchicago - 8:53pm on 10/08/10
1. see the (kidding) part - whinecountry - 9:00pm on 10/08/10
1. I saw it . . . nothing against you . . . - magnoliainchicago - 9:13pm on 10/08/10
1. my apologies for the typos . . . please ignore . . . [NT] - magnoliainchicago - 9:15pm on 10/08/10
2. green beans I'm with you... - whinecountry - 9:18pm on 10/08/10
1. for me it's mushrooms.... UGH... just can't like them, though I seem to be the only one! [NT] - cheezz - 5:09am on 10/09/10
1. I used to pick mushrooms out of everything. now, I like them cooked(in butter) but not raw.no way. - AngAk - 5:39pm on 10/09/10
1. hey, I've gotten very adept at picking them out :) [NT] - cheezz - 7:40pm on 10/09/10
7. barb, What about Thomas Keller's Roast Chicken or Ted Allen's Salmon Recipe. If you want either - GayR - 8:53pm on 10/08/10
1. barb, Here is the Link to Thomas Keller making the chicken on Youtube... [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 8:57pm on 10/08/10
1. Here is Ted Allens's Pan Roasted Salmon with Tomato Vinaigrette see inside [NT] [LINK] - GayR - 9:02pm on 10/08/10
8. Just check out the 'Menu' section here, or some of the Tried and True recipes - cheezz - 9:07pm on 10/08/10
9. THanks so much for the ideas, suggestions and support! Much appreciated! [NT] - barb_b - 2:06am on 10/09/10
10. Barb, for what it's worth... - Traca - 3:16am on 10/09/10
1. PERFECT advice! Enjoy, Barb. [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:46pm on 10/09/10
2. PERFECT advice! Enjoy, Barb. [NT] - DawnNYS - 2:47pm on 10/09/10
3. LOVE that quote! [NT] - AngAk - 5:41pm on 10/09/10
11. Oprah just interviewed Martha Stewart. Martha said people get intimidated by her.... - Sandi in Hawaii - 4:16am on 10/09/10
1. I'm sure not Martha but I rarely get invited out for dinner - CathyZ from Kauai - 4:12pm on 10/09/10
1. Thanks so much everyone for your ideas, suggestions, inspiration and encouragement. It was a lovely - barb_b - 1:03pm on 10/10/10
1. YAY!! Glad you all had a good time. That's the most important part. :) [NT] - Traca - 5:52pm on 10/10/10
2. barb, what did you end up serving? [NT] - cheezz - 9:44pm on 10/10/10
1. Cheez, I had to redo the menu, I had another last minute engagement, which kept me out of the house - barb_b - 2:50pm on 10/11/10
1. That's a great menu! Don't you just love orzo? :) [NT] - Traca - 3:38pm on 10/11/10
2. Isn't that always the way it is?! I worry and worry about something, then go off in a completely - cheezz - 12:00am on 10/12/10
1. BTW, for anyone interested, here is the link to those mocha cheesecake cups - sound FAB! [NT] [LINK] - cheezz - 12:03am on 10/12/10
3. Barb, is this the shrimp orzo dish you used? It sounds great. Had you [LINK] - orchid - 2:00am on 10/12/10
1. That is it! I had not made it before. Rec looked good, and it fit the bill - barb_b - 1:10pm on 10/12/10