This Christmas, I'm giving everyone the gift of delicious and healthy home-cooked meals, but I'm blanking on how to wrap and/or present them at the Christmas Eve festivities. Everything will be pre-frozen, which probably rules out putting them by the tree with the other gifts, and the only other solution I can think of is leaving them in my car and letting everyone take theirs on the way home, which is lame. There must be a better way. [more inside]
posted by anderjen on Dec 2, 2009 - 15 answers

What should I serve as dessert after a heavy risotto dinner? [more inside]
posted by angryjellybean on Nov 18, 2009 - 39 answers

NYC Food Filter: I am leaving New York City and want to get some great Italian food in the Bronx's version of Little Italy on Arthur Avenue before I go. What are your favorites? [more inside]
posted by scrutiny on Nov 17, 2009 - 8 answers

While visiting San Antonio last month, I ate at Liberty Bar on Metafilter's recommendation and fell deeply in love with their warm lentil salad. I would love to recreate it at home for a fantastic winter dinner. Please help me do so. [more inside]
posted by anderjen on Nov 10, 2009 - 3 answers

How far ahead can I buy farmer's market produce? [more inside]
posted by faeuboulanger on Aug 28, 2009 - 10 answers

Seeking great food in Frederick, MD area! We're looking for one or two tasty places to 'cater' (i.e., takeout) our small, laid back rehearsal dinner north of Frederick. Preferably casual food with a regional flavor. The internets are not offering up a lot--can you help? [more inside]
posted by xaire on Jul 9, 2009 - 8 answers

I have in my possession a large cut of beef called a round roast. What is it (pot roast, maybe?) and how do I cook it - tomorrow? [more inside]
posted by DarlingBri on Dec 24, 2008 - 18 answers

I'm planning a wedding rehearsal dinner for about 100 guests. Besides the usual wine service I'd like to do something different and do a beer pairing menu. There are four courses total, but guests have multiple options for each course. I think the logistics of serving will limit us to one beer (about 6 oz) per course regardless of food selection, which is the tricky part. [more inside]
posted by RobotVoodooPower on Jul 28, 2008 - 8 answers

Help me match meat dishes.. [more inside]
posted by jadepearl on Mar 20, 2008 - 10 answers

I will be hosting a Japanese dinner party on Sunday night. What should my main course be? [more inside]
posted by indiebass on Feb 28, 2008 - 25 answers

What's on the dinner table at your Polish Easter celebration? [more inside]
posted by dancinglamb on Feb 24, 2008 - 11 answers

Calling all Crohnies! I'm helping to throw a traditional New Mexican dinner party for a group of students on Thursday night. We'd planned for the vegetarian contingency, but have found out that one young woman has a bad case of Crohn's Disease. [more inside]
posted by Sara Anne on Oct 7, 2007 - 7 answers

Kosher Ethiopian food? Niter kebbeh in particular? [more inside]
posted by geekhorde on Mar 24, 2007 - 7 answers

What should I bring to a potluck dinner, when many people attending have food allergies and dietary problems and the list of banned foods is huge? (No meat, dairy, onions, garlic, tomatoes, potatoes, and many, many other things, listed inside.) Recipes needed. [more inside]
posted by croutonsupafreak on Feb 15, 2007 - 63 answers

My family and I will be in New York city for the holidays. My mission: to find great restaurants for Christmas and New Year's Eve dinners. [more inside]
posted by clearlydemon on Dec 14, 2006 - 6 answers

What's your favorite Cuban meal? [more inside]
posted by special-k on Oct 13, 2006 - 30 answers

Can you help me determine a ballpark calorie figure for grandma's stew? [more inside]
posted by Chorus on Sep 15, 2006 - 8 answers

What should I make for dinner? I'm in France, have a kitchen, some foie gras and no clue. [more inside]
posted by I Love Tacos on May 8, 2006 - 14 answers

I have three pounds of frozen chicken stew meat. What should I do with it? [more inside]
posted by hamster on Feb 21, 2006 - 20 answers

Nutrition filter: I am looking for unique ideas for making quick, easy, heathy, inexpensive dinners (in my case, for two) every night... or at least most nights. "Dinner Hacks" you might say. I feel like I've tried all the standard "solutions" already (for example, cooking a few big meals on the weekend and eating leftovers the rest of the week). There must be something else I can try. [more inside]
posted by zharptitsa on Jan 22, 2006 - 51 answers

Dinner Parties! I'm looking for impressive recipes. How did you last knock your guests' socks off? A few minor restrictions and links to previous great threads inside. [more inside]
posted by CunningLinguist on Nov 27, 2005 - 18 answers

I need a Christmas dinner menu for 3 - 4 people. I don't cook, so I need easy to prepare, festive dishes. I'm on a limited budget, so the dishes have to be inexpensive to prepare as well. Purchasing a pre-made meal is not an option. [+] [more inside]
posted by Juicylicious on Dec 21, 2004 - 31 answers

LOTR Marathon and Dinner. Suggestions for food? [MI] [more inside]
posted by dirtynumbangelboy on Dec 14, 2004 - 24 answers

What's a good, simple lunch to make when hosting a few guests? I'm looking for something nicer than sandwiches, but not something that's going to seem like dinner fare. [mi]
posted by rorycberger on Nov 13, 2004 - 12 answers

FoodFilter: I am hosting a small birthday party this Friday evening starting around 7pm, and my guests will expect some (dinner) food to be available. What can I serve them? (More Inside) [more inside]
posted by sebas on Jul 8, 2004 - 11 answers

I've been tasked with providing the wine for a holiday dinner. I know nothing about wine and the dedicated sites are pretty heavily loaded with jargon. [more inside] [more inside]
posted by cedar on Dec 20, 2003 - 15 answers