Family dinner idea help

[SweetPeaPods]

In laws are babysitting Sat night and DH has invited them to join us for dinner before we go out. I want something quick and easy, that won’t create loads of pots before we have to get ready to go out. Ruled out anything too stodgy or garlicky as I would prefer not to have to worry about it while out. Ideally something that both dc will eat soo, age 3 and 5. Must be something!

Nigella Spanish chicken traybake
Green salad
Crusty bread
Fruit for after

Or smoked haddock chowder, crusty bread, fruit & cheese

Or beef stew with dumplings

Or cauli cheese, sliced gammon, salad

This serves 3 but it’s easily doubled www.bbcgoodfood.com/recipes/spanish-meatball-butter-bean-stew My dc enjoy it

Dominos

Sadly no dominoes for miles!
Thanks for all the lovely ideas, will show DH

Lasagna, prepare it the day before or in that morning and get all the prep dishes cleared away. Then you've only got the baking dish and plates to deal with after the meal.

DH should be involved, as he invited them!

Any tray bake - lasagna, shepherds pie, Spanish and potatoes bravas, or a stew/casserole one pot dish - you can clear away long before they come and serve with salad/green veg.

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