If you were going to cook a really nice meal for guests, what would you make?

[Potterpot]

No dietary requirements, really enjoy different types of cheese (if that helps at all)

Doesn’t like fish

What would you make? Thinking of doing a starter and a dessert too!

Ottolenghi's Black rice with fennel and butternut squash is a bit of a beast but God it's awesome.
https://www.google.co.uk/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/food/2019/aug/17/yotam-ottolenghi-rice-recipe-black-rice-squash-dirt-veggie-fritters

Affogato is my favourite pudding. I'd choose to add on a cheeseboard rather than a starter.

For mains… I fancy a tartiflette so I would make that. I would use a variety of cheese like Comte and Brie as well as reblochon cheese. Maybe with a selection of gorgeous sausages and healthy dollops of mustard. It isn’t posh or fancy but it’s hearty sharing food and delicious.

Otherwise beef bourginon or a tagine is always a hit in my house. Diana Henry has a lovely lamb in sherry and honey dish https://www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spanish-lamb-sherry-honey-peppers

Starter - homemade pate as you can make ahead

Dessert - Lorraine pascal has a lovely pannacotta and cranberry jelly dessert that tastes delicious and looks special but is actually very easy https://www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0260s5q

Whatever you decide, one rule worth sticking to, is to have a maximum of one course which needs any last minute attention.

Everything tastes better when the cook and hostess are relaxed and happy.

I would do lasagne and a big salad so I could do everything in advance and just hang out with my guests.

Me too. With garlic bread. Then chocolate fudge cake with ice cream for pudding.