Ann Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 You have four unexpected guests showing up for dinner in less than an hour, you haven't been to the store in days, and you want to impress them with a delicious meal. What do you serve them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowflake Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Enough alcohol that they won't notice there isn't even bologna in their non-bread sandwiches! Actually, I'd probably just pack 'em in the car and head to the local tavern. It's known for its Mexican cuisine (in Michigan) and large portions... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Larry's Wife Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Everybody who knows me well knows that I'm a reluctant cook. So I'd spring for takeout. LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jaminkw Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 "I" wouldn't serve them anything but Stan (my husband) would just go into the freezer and pull stuff out and serve some fabulous meal. Oh and while he was doing that, he'd probably drive the six or eight miles to town and pick up fresh bread and dessert at Publix. And he'd make it all look easy. But I would be running around tidying up after him so the house and kitchen didn't look like a disaster. Team work! Judy in Key West Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dchurchi Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Assorted ceral, as that is all I have in my house to eat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ry Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have an hour to get to the local specialty market which has some fabulous gourmet thing that I can heat up and call it good. Or-- like Becky we head to the local restaurant. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ellen in PA Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Wow, I see I'm in good company here! I'd definitely take 'em out to a nice restaurant since the last time I cooked was in August 1971. I'm not making this up, as Dave Barry would say. Ellen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sis Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I have a dear friend who owns a pizza franchise. She's gotten me out of more "unexpected guests" trouble than I can count!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ginnyde Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'm with the majority. My kitchen only offers a pass through to the family room. Local restaurant here we come. Although I do like Becky's idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ann Posted February 26, 2009 Author Share Posted February 26, 2009 I'd probably head out for dinner also but, if you have all the ingredients here's a wonderful recipe that I've been using for years that's very good and easy, as the lasagna noodles don't have to be boiled before baking. This one uses regular Lasagna Noodles, but you do not have to boil them 1st. MARY ELLEN'S ONE STEP LASAGNA Qty Measurement Preparation Ingredient --- ----------- ----------- ---------- 1 1/2 CUPS WATER 2 JARS 15 1/2 OZ. SPAGHETTI SAUCE 1 BOX 16 OZ. LASAGNA NOODLES 1 CONTAINER 15 OZ. RICOTTA OR COTTAGE CHEESE 8 OZS. THINLY SLICED MOZZARELLA 1/2 CUP GRATED PARMESAN CHEESE COMBINE 1 1/2 CUPS WATER WITH SPAGHETTI SAUCE IN BOWL. COVER BOTTOM OF 13 X 9 X 2 INCH BAKING DISH WITH 1 1/2 CUPS OF SAUCE. ARRANGE LAYER OF UNCOOKED NOODLES, SLIGHTLY OVERLAPPING, ON TOP OF SAUCE. SPREAD HALF THE RICOTTA AND HALF THE MOZZARELLA OVER NOODLES. SPRINKLE WITH 2 TABLESPOONS PARMESAN. ADD ANOTHER LAYER OF SAUCE. REPEAT WITH ANOTHER LAYER OF NOODLES, THE REMAINING RICOTTA AND MOZZARELLA AND 2 TABLESPOONS PARMESAN. TOP WITH LAYER OF NOODLES. POUR REMAINING SAUCE OVER; SPREADING EVENLY TO COVER EDGES OF NOODLES. SPRINKLE WITH 1/4 CUP PARMESAN. COVER TIGHTLY WITH HEAVY-DUTY FOIL. SET ON JELLY-ROLL PAN. BAKE IN PREHEATED MODERATE OVEN (350 DEGREES) FOR ONE HOUR UNTIL KNIFE GOES EASILY THROUGH PASTA. LET STAND, COVERED, ON RACK 10 MINUTES. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beatlemike Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 Beanie Weinies! That should teach them to show up unannounced. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shineladysue Posted February 26, 2009 Share Posted February 26, 2009 I would definitely head out for dinner, whether they are announced or unannounced. I don't cook . Sue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RandyW Posted February 27, 2009 Share Posted February 27, 2009 Ohhhh Gooody I love mystery basket contests!! At my house right now its Penne With Chicken and Tomatoes and a salad!! I can look in my pantry and come up with something in minutes!!!!No dessert No time for it and no supplies! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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