Years ago, I read the advice that everyone should have three dishes that they can cook with confidence. Even if your in-laws showed up unexpectedly, you know you could make this meal and it'd be a success.
I'm not positive what all of the recipes would be on my list, but I'm sure that this is one of them.
https://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/indonesian-ginger-chicken-recipe-1913010
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^sneaks in and steals all the recipes
@estherschindler That sounds incredible!
@estherschindler i can make chicken/prawn/or lamb curry, dahl, & basmati rice. a bunch of veggie curries. mac & cheese. a tortellini & italian sausage soup. everything else is highly variable since i don't have a recipe book except for baking. and b/c i don't make them often enough, quantities change...a lot!
I've got a signature black bean and corn salad that is pretty remarkable for something relatively simple.
My vegan chili would be one of my core dishes, too. (Not so simple.)
And a smoky carrot dip that also works as a dressing with a bit of sherry vinegar added.
Though I'm also a seat-of-the-pants cook who is compulsive about keeping a well stocked pantry--so making something for company is never an issue.
@estherschindler
Oooh, that looks simple and delicious! Ina Garten knows her stuff. I will try this one.
@estherschindler i was just writing about this - mine would be poached whole salmon and chocolate cheesecake. i know that's only two but its a start!
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I like this one as one of my three, but then half my family turned vegetarian, so I don't get much call to make it.
Absolutely use the white vermouth when you make it. And serve with an excellent white Bordeau.
https://www.food.com/recipe/julia-child-supremes-de-volaille-aux-champignons-chicken-breast-415329