I say BBQ chicken or Shake N Bake with a nice salad and some home fried potatoes. Add some dinner rolls and that should be good for everyone
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What would you cook for your mother in law?
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I agree with the fajitas, Suze, but only if they like that sort of thing. You could make a fabulous spanish rice as a side dish, loaded with fresh tomatoes and peppers, and offer the choice of chicken or beef, having both available. Or you could do a lovely chicken parmesan with fettucine and caesar salad. Or do the roast - you can't ever go wrong with a roast beef.
Just did this!
Here is what I made (much similar to what we normally eat, but only more of it, didn’t want to make too little)
Fresh tea iced with slices of lemon.
Red leaf salad with red peppers, cucumbers, purple onion, mushroom, fresh tomato, black olives, with a light Italian dressing.
Oven roasted red baby potatoes with Mrs. dash and olive oil as seasoning, brushed on before cooking. And either grilled salmon or grilled chicken, marinated in fresh garlic, olive oil, pepper, basil, and a bit of balsamic. Also a loaf of wheat bread.
Dessert, fresh fruit mixed with walnuts and low fat strawberry yogurt.
Sounds exactly like what we ate tonight too, only minus the roasted potatoes, instead had steamed broccoli and green beans with the bamboo strainer. Husband had ranch on his salad tonight with green olives. And we haven’t had dessert yet, but there is fresh cantaloupe in the fridge.
Here is what I made (much similar to what we normally eat, but only more of it, didn’t want to make too little)
Fresh tea iced with slices of lemon.
Red leaf salad with red peppers, cucumbers, purple onion, mushroom, fresh tomato, black olives, with a light Italian dressing.
Oven roasted red baby potatoes with Mrs. dash and olive oil as seasoning, brushed on before cooking. And either grilled salmon or grilled chicken, marinated in fresh garlic, olive oil, pepper, basil, and a bit of balsamic. Also a loaf of wheat bread.
Dessert, fresh fruit mixed with walnuts and low fat strawberry yogurt.
Sounds exactly like what we ate tonight too, only minus the roasted potatoes, instead had steamed broccoli and green beans with the bamboo strainer. Husband had ranch on his salad tonight with green olives. And we haven’t had dessert yet, but there is fresh cantaloupe in the fridge.
Make reservations and tell her that she can order what she wants at the restaurant because she is "so special!"
Originally Posted by butzie
Make reservations and tell her that she can order what she wants at the restaurant because she is "so special!"
Personally I wouldn't cook my MIL anything. Ugh.
But for yours, I like the fajita idea.
yeh & me! it's something you can't really go wrong withOriginally Posted by katiemae1277
I was going to suggest Lasagna also
Same hereOriginally Posted by babyharley
Personally I wouldn't cook my MIL anything. Ugh.
But for yours, I like the fajita idea.
Hemlock, if she managed to get through my front door, or even found out the town we live in. She is the devil, and there will demons trying to get out of hell to get away from her. She and my sister will take over.
how about Pollo Loco?
so spicy mexican recipe my friend?...
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Crazy Chicken??? What the heck is in that? (besides chicken of courseOriginally Posted by CoolCat
how about Pollo Loco?so spicy mexican recipe my friend?.....
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When we lived in Southern California, I LOVED El Pollo Loco.
I wish someone would open one here.
All these arsenic/poison posts make me feel lucky to have a MIL I like. LOL
Good idea! I was gonna suggest tuna. Not the canned stuff but a nice big Ahi fillet. It's the steak of the sea. LOLOriginally Posted by Forensic
Fajitas? Make all the fixings, build your own, choice of chicken or beef?
Mmmmm... sushi & miso soup... can I come for dinner?Originally Posted by WELDRWOMN
Corned Beef and cabbage and carrots and potatoes in the crockpot is always good. My FIL and MIL are midwestern sorts who don't appreciate my cajun grilled shrimp or my sushi with miso soup. I have had to learn how to cook midwestern for them. Oooh they like it when I make ribs...but it is usually warmer when I do that.
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Makes me realize how lucky I am to love my MIL!
Originally Posted by AbbysMom
I wouldn't cook anything for my MIL, but I would go with the roast beef in the crockpot and either a small chicken dish or shrimp dish.
Originally Posted by theimp98
spam
I would give mine a cow's tongue marinated in 9 Lives canned cat food.... she's a wench
Anyways, I like the crock pot idea
What about barbecuing a salmon filet and a beef filet..so they can choose? It only takes a little time..and then whip up some potatoes to go with it or something?
Me, too. Actually, there aren't many cooks in DH's family. So they're all always extremely appreciative and complimentary toward anybody who does cook.Originally Posted by kittylover4ever
Makes me realize how lucky I am to love my MIL!
I have a marinated flank steak recipe that I make for company that everybody loves...and it's easy to boot. You can either do it in the broiler or on the grill. It's a hit every time.
Originally Posted by katiemae1277
Crazy Chicken??? What the heck is in that? (besides chicken of course)
You see?...Originally Posted by littleraven7726
When we lived in Southern California, I LOVED El Pollo Loco.I wish someone would open one here.
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Come on Tari.......share!
Awww...my MIL and I get along great, which is good since she lives just up the road!
The easiest thing I can think of is barbequed chicken breasts. I have a crock pot but don't use it, so I just put them in a skillet with a lid on low heat and cover each with bbq sauce (can also use italian dressing or one of the marinades...the garlic and herb is VERY good and not expensive). Flip them every 15minutes or so and keep pouring more sauce on them until they are basically boiling in the sauce or dressing. It takes a little over an hour to get them done, but they fall apart! When they are about 3/4 done, throw a few steaks with lots of garlic salt and pepper on the broiler and stick them in the oven. They won't take long to get done. For the sides, if you don't know what they prefer have a little bit of everything. A pasta side dish (like Pasta-Roni), mashed potatoes, broccoli, green beans, rolls, whatever. Actually, if you want broccoli here is a great broccoli casserole I made for Thanksgiving and everyone LOVED it! My MIL even asked me for the receipe for Christmas dinner and it is so easy!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Broccol...II/Detail.aspx
Good luck! I'm sure they will love whatever you make!
The easiest thing I can think of is barbequed chicken breasts. I have a crock pot but don't use it, so I just put them in a skillet with a lid on low heat and cover each with bbq sauce (can also use italian dressing or one of the marinades...the garlic and herb is VERY good and not expensive). Flip them every 15minutes or so and keep pouring more sauce on them until they are basically boiling in the sauce or dressing. It takes a little over an hour to get them done, but they fall apart! When they are about 3/4 done, throw a few steaks with lots of garlic salt and pepper on the broiler and stick them in the oven. They won't take long to get done. For the sides, if you don't know what they prefer have a little bit of everything. A pasta side dish (like Pasta-Roni), mashed potatoes, broccoli, green beans, rolls, whatever. Actually, if you want broccoli here is a great broccoli casserole I made for Thanksgiving and everyone LOVED it! My MIL even asked me for the receipe for Christmas dinner and it is so easy!
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Broccol...II/Detail.aspx
Good luck! I'm sure they will love whatever you make!
my family makes a chicken dish that is SOOOO Easy and really really delisious!! In fact I just made it last night for supper!
about 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
(you can use more or less to make a bigger or smaller dish)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
(I like the Camples chicken with herbs)
1 big tub of sour cream
(you can use the fat free and it still tastes wonderful!)
Poppy seeds (to taste) but you can leave these out if you don't have them
Ritz crackers and melted butter
Boil the chicken and cut into bite sized pieces
mix the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, the cut up (cooked) Chicken and poppy seeds (if using them)
Pour into a casserole dish
Cover top with the crushed crackers mixed with the melted butter
Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes--or until everything is bubbly
serve it with rice and a green veggie
couldn't be easier!
about 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
(you can use more or less to make a bigger or smaller dish)
2 cans cream of chicken soup
(I like the Camples chicken with herbs)
1 big tub of sour cream
(you can use the fat free and it still tastes wonderful!)
Poppy seeds (to taste) but you can leave these out if you don't have them
Ritz crackers and melted butter
Boil the chicken and cut into bite sized pieces
mix the sour cream, cream of chicken soup, the cut up (cooked) Chicken and poppy seeds (if using them)
Pour into a casserole dish
Cover top with the crushed crackers mixed with the melted butter
Bake at 350 for about 30 minutes--or until everything is bubbly
serve it with rice and a green veggie
couldn't be easier!
