To go out and leave him to it? (Dinner related)

[GirlOnIt]

This is meant lightheartedly, because I do know he's really trying.
Dp has offered to cook Sunday lunch, he's invited my mum and her partner and his parents and brother. All lovely, except Dp has never cooked Sunday lunch and so far he's asked what time he should start it, will I help him do the Yorkshire puddings, how does he make sure it's all ready together. He's gone to the shops and phoned three times to ask what he should get.

I did suggest he just cook something he's done before, he is a really good cook. But he wants a roast dinner.
I just know I'm going to end up doing it myself helping and I don't want to.
I'm thinking once he's back with Ds I go out and just come back when it's ready.
His exact words were you don't have to do anything, I'll do all the shopping, prep, cooking and cleaning up. So I'm not being unreasonable am I?

But he did once make me Yorkshire puddings when I was pregnant and craving them and they were gross. I don't even know how he could get them so wrong. I don't want him serving inedible food to our families.

Good news OP!

The kitchen was fine ArntNise Dp is actually quite a tidy cook, which is good because it's a kitchen diner so we'd all have to look at the mess. So washed up and cleaned up after with the help of his dad and my mums Dp. I was feeding Ds so Mil suggested the men help Dp in the kitchen.

He's all big headed now though. Thinks he's some kind of master chef. 😂
I haven't the heart to tell him it was a little bit cold, was ok with the gravy. But think he did the mash, roasties and veg a bit too early.

Ah, good for him though. It sounds like a good solid base for him to build on and obviously he'll need more practice to perfect his skills. You must leave him to it more often!

People suggesting aunt bessie's do you mean the frozen ones? I've had them and they honestly tasted like cardboard. They were horrid.

I agree, OP. I'd rather go without than eat Aunt Bessie's.

It is good to know it went well , I struggle to keep everything hot while serving too ( thats what microwaves are for ).

Can I come round for Sunday dinner next week please

It's tired him out though, he's been putting Ds to sleep and he's fallen asleep with him.

Not sure he's in a rush to do it again Angie. He said it was quite stressful.

At least he will appreciate it more next time you do it , and may be look after Ds for the day