Menu suggestions please?

[TheQueenSPeach]

Friends coming over next week for final of Strictly Come Dancing DS goes to bed around 8.15 and then we can eat, but has to be over by 9.25 so we can watch the results.

Want to cook something good but ideally to be prepared in advance so I don't have to faff.

One friend doesn't like spicy food. That's the only restriction. I'm not an imcompetent cook but absolutely HATE doing it every day, so am all out of inspiration.

Anyone?

We have a similar evening with friends tonight and the X-Factor final.

I made a really nice fish pie this afternoon with cod, smoked haddock, prawns, hardboiled eggs and some salmon in a white sauce made from the milk I simmered the fish in. A handful of capers and a handful of fresh parsley made it extra lush. I just took it out of the fridge and popped it in the oven whilst the veg was steaming.

We then scoffed sticky-toffee pudding whilst watching the results. Very pleasant evening.

I have become my mother.

What about something simple in a big pot with chunks of nice bread so you can help yourselves and not too much faffing,

I lurve fish pie but DH can't stand it.
What sort of thing in a big pot Krimble? Like a casserole?

what about something like beef bourginon - not spicy and can be prepared in advance. Absoloutely gorgeous! or lasagne?

Have fun - I cant wait to see who wins!

Casserole of some kind sausage even, curry, chilli or even faitas.

Something simple so you only have to wory about getting the rice/ potatoes or whatever other accompniments right as pot of stuff can be simmering gently.

Lasagne is also a good one as it will keep warm while you sort out garlic bread or whatever.

i have a lovley recipe for a beef casserole that's wintery with chestnuts, cranberries etc.

how about something like that?

QueenSPeach, i love cooking and love food! not sure if i can help, I think Coq Au Vin is a good choice. Maybe you would want to have a look at my food album, and i can try and see if i can help you.

www.flickr.com/photos/vionmarkelnjimjim/sets/72157603355241504

sorry, try this, this should be better

Thanks all, you've got me thinking. I've opted for wild boar sausages in red wine with haricot beans, roasties, braised cabbage and sprouts with chestnuts.

Kassiss, your casserole sounds delicious though. If you fancy posting the recipe that would be fab!

Vio do you do takeaways, in fact do you deliver. Why do you have pics of your food? .

Kimble, nowadays loads food lovers do this. i am tempted to create my own website so i can share my very own recipes to others, thats why .

I love food too and enjoy cooking, but once a dish is made I tend to just eat the bloddy thing not photograph it , each to their own and all that.