Easy Peasy - What should I cook ?? :-)

So I awkwardly invited the Taurus man I am talking with over for homemade cheesecake (tomorrow) Then I realized cheesecake is not a proper meal and figured I should make him some actual food too... and that we could also watch a movie haha.

This is will be first time spending time together 1x1. We've never kissed, no hugs - nothing, just lots of talking. We both agreed that we will be taking things very slow (he is going through a divorce), so it's NOT going to be a Netflix and Chill kinda night.

I'm a pretty good cook but I will be on a time crunch. I want to make something that he's going to really enjoy (he loves all food, go figure lol) but I don't want it to look like I am trying too hard - or that I am fake (trying to seduce with food). Honestly, I am just drawing a blank in general - hence me being here 🙂 I haven't cooked for man, much less a man who enjoys food, in a very long time!!

What should I make??

Lol, thanks in advance 😄

oh I remember the cheesecake invite ... spaghetti is easy and quick and easy - make it with hot sausage and with side of salad and garlic toast - all easy ... use good sauce and lots of garlic and pepper and oregano ... a good yummy dressing on the salad - cheesecake for desert and all will be well

oh dont be afraid of going all out cooking for a Bull! we appreciate it all! the effort, the time, and of course, the FOOOOD LOL you got this girl! just be your sweet go with the flow self and I'm sure he'll ride the waves smoothly with ya 😉

@tcta -- Ironically, I make fantastic spaghetti and meatballs from scratch but it's a lengthy process. I was thinking I could prep the sauce and meat (lol prep the meat) tonight... and he's Italian. But I feel like it's too cliché making spaghetti and meatballs for an Italian hahaha 🙂

His soon to be ex wasn't a cook (which he knew going in) When he told me that I was all like:



Hehe 😉

Chicken Curry does sound good too 🙂

Spaghetti is too... idk ..even though you usually can't go wrong with pasta and garlic bread.. oh wait garlic...

A homemade pot pie mmmm I think thats what I'm making tonight. It's actually really easy. Hardest part may be putting the crust on top without it breaking.

Tacos Or taco salad is pretty easy and yummy

Curry does sound good but you have to make sure that's something he enjoys.. but who doesn't like curry??

netflix and chill

I don't like curry - and you could do the prep ahead and/or just make meat sauce instead of meatballs - why not show him from the get go that you can cook - even if he is Italian - that usually doesn't mean anything

whatever you decide, it should not be something new - I would totally hose it up being nervous lol

@ragingfirelove -- Yea, spaghetti is really good but that's how I feel about it too - at least making it the first time. My good guy friend has the same placements as you (based on what's under your pic) 🙂 And yea garlicy cheesecake breath is no good haha. I'll leave mouthwash out on my sink!

That curry chicken penne looks like this chicken Tequila lime pasta I love from a local Italian place 🙂 Mmm tequila lime chicken...

I don't half-ass anything - If I make spaghetti there will be meatballs lol. I roll those fuckers myself and bake em like I mean it 🙂

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@ragingfirelove -- Yea, spaghetti is really good but that's how I feel about it too - at least making it the first time. My good guy friend has the same placements as you (based on what's under your pic) 🙂 And yea garlicy cheesecake breath is no good haha. I'll leave mouthwash out on my sink!

That curry chicken penne looks like this chicken Tequila lime pasta I love from a local Italian place 🙂 Mmm tequila lime chicken...

omg someone like me - look out

- lol hehe - maybe someday you will be rolling him like you mean it lololol

so make yer meatballs and stuff him good - who cares about the garlic breath if ya've both got it - not a Taurus - it would be a shared conversation piece !

take it slow and use a lace tablecloth and candles and scents too - be subtle - you are just getting started so no need to pull out all your guns yet ...

Curry is risky because you might not know the level of spice he likes and would prefer. Might I suggest something that wouldn't have imposing smells (as curry surely does.)

If he's a meat eater, you can start him off with a glass of mint and lemon infused iced water with a salad (including croutons and freshly crumbled cheese), homemade dressing (I love balsamic vinaigrette or strawberry vinaigrette but go with what you like), and a homemade shrimp c0cktail.

For the main dish, a lime and fresh rosemary chicken with fragrant clove rice and a light gravy, and freshly blended fruit juice made with sparkling water (I don't drink alcohol, but you can serve that if you'd like!) You can even serve tender baby potatoes.

Then for dessert, your cheese cake!

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@ragingfirelove -- Yea, spaghetti is really good but that's how I feel about it too - at least making it the first time. My good guy friend has the same placements as you (based on what's under your pic) 🙂 And yea garlicy cheesecake breath is no good haha. I'll leave mouthwash out on my sink!

That curry chicken penne looks like this chicken Tequila lime pasta I love from a local Italian place 🙂 Mmm tequila lime chicken...

Your guy friend must be awesome! lol

Ooh the penne made me think of baked ziti its soooo good! Easy too. I make mine with squash, mushroom and onions. But if you like you can add it italian sausage, whatever veggies, then top with loads if cheese and pop in the oven. So good

I didn't read what anyone else wrote, but pasta is way too heavy before cheesecake.

Make him something simple like chicken or steak with roasted veggies and some rosemary bread.

Oh! Will you be wearing a 50s style dress for the evening?? 😄

Pumpkin risotto?

Very tasty yet very easy.

@LillyPetal -- I plan on being nude with just an apron 😉

Chicken is always an easy, sure-fire option. @ashley1734 -- good point, the cheesecake is delicious but rich af.

@Palerio -- I don't believe in pumpkin .. Lols 🙂

@ragingfirelove -- He is a good dude, just got back from Alaska actually. He alleges he punched 7 wolves in the face and rode a bear. Lol, we get along really well and then sometimes we get into huge disagreements. At the end we're still friends 🙂

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@LillyPetal -- I plan on being nude with just an apron 😉

Chicken is always an easy, sure-fire option. @ashley1734 -- good point, the cheesecake is delicious but rich af.

@Palerio -- I don't believe in pumpkin .. Lols 🙂

@ragingfirelove -- He is a good dude, just got back from Alaska actually. He alleges he punched 7 wolves in the face and rode a bear. Lol, we get along really well and then sometimes we get into huge disagreements. At the end we're still friends 🙂

My Virgo rising cringes at the unsanitary nature of that.
My Aries sun highfives you.

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Pumpkin risotto?

Very tasty yet very easy.

I don't know. I can't watch an episode of Gordon Ramsey's 'Hell's Kicthen' without him bellowing over a screwed up risotto.

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@LillyPetal -- I plan on being nude with just an apron 😉

Chicken is always an easy, sure-fire option. @ashley1734 -- good point, the cheesecake is delicious but rich af.

@Palerio -- I don't believe in pumpkin .. Lols 🙂

@ragingfirelove -- He is a good dude, just got back from Alaska actually. He alleges he punched 7 wolves in the face and rode a bear. Lol, we get along really well and then sometimes we get into huge disagreements. At the end we're still friends 🙂

Haha we tend to exaggerate.

And lmao at you don't believe in pumpkin

He's a man.

Pasta with broccoli and sausages.

I have a great, get you laid salmon recipe, that's what I would go with, with wild rice or pearled couscous - crusty bread, salad and then finish with the cheesecake. I love pasta but - is this just for dinner or are we hoping for a slumber party after this - because pasta can put you to sleep, might not be the effect you are wanting.

@ragingfirelove -- Haha that he does. He's a bigger hopeless romantic than me and I am a Pisces.

@LillyPetal -- I just pictured Gordon Ramsey throwing a bowl of risotto across the room while yelling "fuck that risotto!" PS: I don't even own an apron 😉

@TaurusinTexas -- Haha no Netflix and Chill yet - but in the future for sure. He's a sexy beast. He loves to fish... for salmon (and trout). So I am sure he would like that 🙂

@Palerio -- That he is 🙂

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Posted by Palerio
Pumpkin risotto?

Very tasty yet very easy.

Hmmmm.. I've had Mushroom Risotto.. but never Pumpkin. Interesting!

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It's fancy too if, once cooked, you put the rice in the actual pumpkin and then eat it!

ooooo, I have been dating a hunter/fisherman for almost a year now and wow like you said - sexy! I love to cook and he loves to eat so we're a good team ... may you share many moons together ...!

Ok, last one.



A man will worship you after this 😆

@Palerio -- That is not risotto! 🙂

@tcta -- Oh yea he is a very manly type man for sure! He's noted that he would give up his fishing (or cut it back at least, for the right woman lol)

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@Palerio -- That is not risotto! 🙂

@tcta -- Oh yea he is a very manly type man for sure! He's noted that he would give up his fishing (or cut it back at least, for the right woman lol)

That's what we really like to cook/eat when our partner is out and we can forget about calories 😄

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@Palerio -- That is not risotto! 🙂

@tcta -- Oh yea he is a very manly type man for sure! He's noted that he would give up his fishing (or cut it back at least, for the right woman lol)

well you might be the first lol - mine won't cut back but as he says at least I know where he is - and that he's not out searching for puss and he's home every night ! at least he's happy and when he's with me he gives me 100% plus !

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@Palerio -- That is not risotto! 🙂

@tcta -- Oh yea he is a very manly type man for sure! He's noted that he would give up his fishing (or cut it back at least, for the right woman lol)

well you might be the first lol - mine won't cut back but as he says at least I know where he is - and that he's not out searching for puss and he's home every night ! at least he's happy and when he's with me he gives me 100% plus !

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I think because this new Taurus man is going thru a divorce - He's learned some life lessons and is more willing to compromise to hold onto something. I don't mind him off fishing as long as I am not neglected. I have hobbies, friends, etc - I appreciate someone who doesn't cling to codependency 🙂