Opinions and suggestions for this lunch?

[Graterater]

Having the ILs over the week before Christmas (wont be seeing them on actual Christmas). Was thinking:

Home made bread and butter with home cured salmon. (just for eating while chatting rather than plated up).

Slow cooked pork belly
I would usually do this with ottolenghi rhubarb chutney and mini cucumber and chilli salad but maybe a bit too summery? Also they aren't terribly adventurous so may not be popular. Was thinking maybe rainbow chard instead. And then would need another semi interesting side. I want to give them something they'll like whilst also encouraging them to be slightly more adventurous than meat and two veg.

Lemon and saffron cake for pudding.

Thoughts?

[agoodbook]

how about this for a side- not too outrageous?
www.deliaonline.com/recipes/main-ingredient/pulses/broad-bean-salad-with-pancetta-and-sherry-vinegar.html

[Graterater]

Ooh that looks just the kind of thing. Although I know BIL won't like it. He is absurd though.

Will also do crushed newps

[agoodbook]

Not sure if it would be too oily to go with the pork, but how about roasted cherry tomatoes with shallots, whole garlic and herbs?
I love green bean salad as well :)

[Graterater]

Oh green bean salad good idea.perhaps I should ditch the chard.