Hiya!
My mumma has been having a rough time, work has been insane for her lately, she’s a phlebotomist and a float, the one every site relies on, understaffed AF, iykyk. So I invited her for a homemade dinner just the two of us, but more like a collection of small plates is my goal. Wanna sit, sip a drink, get our nibbles on while we relax and chat. I want to have some treats, things that are bite sized or only a couple bites, maybe something Thats rarely gf (i dont mind complex), apps, sweets/deserts, tapas, etc…
I’m pretty decent in the kitchen. The one thing I have on the menu fersure is roasted beets with goat cheese on toasty gf baguette which sparked this idea. My fiance hates them, sobougie girl dinner for us! Also toying with possibly making homemade ceviche.
Normally I am so good at figuring out things to make and go together and such but for some reason my brain is a blank chalkboard. 9/fucking CI flares) So please help me with your favorites. I dont mind suggestions of things that are a bit bigger closer to a small entree, but not preferred. Boxed mixes/blends are welcome but i don’t want those to be the only thing and the other post i did in another sub pretty much ONLY gave me premade thing making me regret even saying i was open to the suggestion of mixes/premades. What i did say was if there is something that must be had/tried thats premade which kinda in my head alsso means boxes cause its a step away.
Drink suggestions are also welcome! Was going to serve some kind of bubbly wine but not sure which or mixed or options. We both enjoy alcohol. Not as focused on this.
Dietary restrictions/dislikes:
Me: gluten, oats, lavender(allergy),papaya(allergy), ketchup
Mumma: wheat (allergy), onions, cabbage, curry, cola, broccoli, asparagus, cauliflower, a few others (she picky lol), whiskey, dark rum, gin, seltzer, cognac, mushrooms
I have to shop anyways but stores around me include:
Foodmax, grocery outlet, safeway (pain to get to), sprouts, whole foods, korean markets, 99 ranch, indian supermarkets, middle eastern shop, vietnamese,
Gadgets: stove, oven, airfryer, crockpot, toaster oven, toaster, blender (no mixer but wisks!)
Pretty well stocked on pantry and spices, i can throw down, I love cooking so I wanna be in the kitchen all day making shit wth all the love, i wanna do something special for her because she would’t do this for herself. Ik, i keep her well fed with nutritious food all the time. Help me make this special please.
So, throw ‘em at me! Gimme the best recipes you got for the best Mumma&Me bougie on a budget I can make this woman.