My family are descending visiting this weekend and I am trying not to stress out too much about feeding them all. I am a decent cook but just don't feel like it atm and am dreading the constant loading/ reloading of the dishwasher. They are coming to attend an event but at different times, so I need flexible catering as well. Oh and my SIL doesn't eat red meat.
I've already thought out some of the menu but am stuck on other bits - any ideas much appreciated.
There are less of us on Friday night so I am thinking of keeping that fairly simple - nice pasta dish and salad.
Got croissants, decent coffee, juice for breakfast on Saturday.
Saturday dinner - we will be eating in shifts as people are going out at various times so I am thinking of cooking a ham and roasting a chicken and making a nice potato salad, Ottolenghi cucumber salad and perhaps a basic green salad as well and naice bread.
Bit stumped for Saturday lunch.
Sunday I am thinking we might go out for brunch and then I will cook something late afternoon before everyone leaves. Perhaps salmon in foil parcels in the oven - I do a lovely couscous salad with lots of fresh herbs, peas and broad beans - could perhaps do that with a green salad?
Just realised I haven't planned any puddings either! Help!