What should I make for family dinner, for my inlaws and my family?!
What should I make for family dinner, for my inlaws and my family?
My family is very health conscience. My husband's family likes the greasy southern food. Fried chicken, collard greens kind of things. How can I come up with a menu that makes everyone happy? Without me being in the kitchen forever.
Answers:
How about a little something for everyone?
A scrumptious salad? Bean salads? I do not know just what makes up Southern cuisine besides grits n stuff so forgive my ignorance. But methinks pork innards are not something you should be dealing with!
A good old barbeque with ribs n sauce. Let them have their greasy meats, you stick to what pleases you. Let the guys bond over the fire, they love to do that stuff. Let your man give you some clues, and perhaps offer to do this part.
Potatoes in any way shape or form but fried.
Is fresh corn available yet? With so much summer goodness available, celebrate the season with good summer foods that are seasonal.
Remember, carrying a grandbaby can get you a LOT of brownie points! You might be able to even serve them a healthy meal if you remind them that you are concerned about what you eat considering your "condition".
To be honest, in the summer, how can one NOT just live off the best fresh produce around?
As for a desert, something that will go over big like a big old barrel of ice cream and sauce or fruit or pie or something special that his momma or poppa is extra fond of?
Good luck!