Lunch ideas needed!

[Bearvet]

I just found out that my father, step-mother and her sister will visit next Saturday to exchange gifts with us - and they'll be here for lunch!! I need some ideas for a nice lunch (not deli meats or anything packaged) that will be fairly easy to make and everyone (including my kids) will like. Any ideas?

They live about 2 1/2 hours away and we have a bit of a strained relationship. My step-mother is severely allergic to our pets (I put them away, but it's impossible to remove all scent/hair of them) so it will be a short visit. Luckily I'm planning to bake cookies the day before, so dessert is taken care of.

HELP!!

 

[megan4777]

How about eggplant or chicken parm? You could make it ahead of time and just cook it so it'll be hot when they arrive.

Have a good visit with them!

 

[becjlek]

Since so many meals are big this time of year I think a crock pot of soup with a loaf of crusty bread would be a nice change.

 

[RNMOM]

Yes, soup would be great. You could serve it with plates of cheeses and veggies too.

A quiche? Our family loves them and you can make it ahead and just add the milk/egg mix last minute.

 

[Liberty Belle]

Since so many meals are big this time of year I think a crock pot of soup with a loaf of crusty bread would be a nice change.

I think that's an excellent idea!

 

[sleepyone]

Yum!!! Soup served in a bread bowl and a salad!

 

[FormrCastMbr]

I was going to say quiche as well...

the soup is a great idea or how about some baked dish...like lasagna, stuffed shells or ziti...I also like to make a big pot of sauce and have meatballs and sausage so people can make sandwiches...

Have fun!

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Since she has an allergy to your pets I suggest going out!

 

[theprincess]

I'm going to go with the soup. I like that idea.

 

[Sheree Bobbins]

Store-bought lasagne, a nice green salad & garlic bread.

 

[The Mystery Machine]

Store-bought lasagne, a nice green salad & garlic bread.

HA! I just made lasagna...just popped it in the oven and we are having salad and garlic bread.