What to cook for a guy you're dating?

So I have a guy coming round to mine for dinner next week. We met 2 months ago, and we've been kind of dating for the past 3 weeks, but all of our dates have been in public places so far, and I wanted to invite him round. I want to cook him something nice, but that doesn't require too much effort/isn't too fiddly. In terms of cooking facilities, I have:
-hobs
-frying pan/saucepan etc.
-'mini-oven'

He doesn't like cheese, and isn't particularly keen on Mediterranean food, however to be honest he's not that fussy and will probably eat most things. Things that are awkward to eat (i.e. spaghetti/noodles) are also out.

So yeah, ideas anyone? :smile:

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Reply 1

Michaelj

I saw a contestant on come dine with me do the following:

1) Go to Frankie and Bennies.
2) Order some food.
3) Take it home.
4) Pass it off as your own.

That way he'll think you're an awesome cook and will like you more.

Otherwise, chicken is quite tasty... Chicken breast with mushroom sauce from Asda and jacket potatoes... Yum, guess what I'm cooking tonight.

Reply 2

Enigma Machine

I'm not too sure - steak is always good.
If you can, try and have him in the kitchen with you when you're cooking - it's more fun for both of you guys, and he can help out.
There are many steak tutorials, but here's one of them.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=o8rVDy-zfNE

Reply 3

gemmam

Original post by Sockpirate

Maybe a curry dish, most are pretty easy to make and you would only need to use the stuff you already got. The ingredients tend to be inexpensive too.

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Reply 4

Sockpirate

Original post by Michaelj

Ha, that's hilarious, can't believe they got away with that!

Original post by Bude8

I'm not sure my feeble student budget stretches to buying awesome steaks unfortunately... also I'm not sure the mini-oven is up to it either!
But yeah, he'll definitely be in the kitchen whilst I'm cooking :smile:

that's the plan anyway!

Original post by gemmam

Maybe a curry dish, most are pretty easy to make and you would only need to use the stuff you already got. The ingredients tend to be inexpensive too.

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Mmm, yeah, potential idea, thanks!

Keep them coming :biggrin:

Reply 5

siamakdie

You can cook? Fuark!!!!! True love does exist.

Reply 6

Enigma Machine

Original post by Sockpirate

that's the plan anyway!

It will be so worth it if you pull it off though (it will be a very good memory for both), and you don't really need a cut that's super expensive.

Reply 7

InnerTemple

I'd stick to something that you are used to cooking. You want to enjoy the night, not worry about cooking something new and making a mess of it.

Reply 8

Strawberrycayk

Well I'm about to tuck into some lasagne so I suggest you make lasagne haha
And maybe an awesome dessert too :biggrin:

Reply 9

Tabzqt

I don't think he'll be that bothered what you cook tbh.

Reply 10

Sgt.Incontro

Man, reading this thread makes me want an asian girlfriend. :smile:

Reply 11

deedee123

You don't need an oven to cook steaks :smile:

but if thats too expensive, what about mexican? fajitas or something? (provided you don't get sour cream all down yourself whilst eating it :tongue:

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Reply 12

Sockpirate

Original post by Strawberrycayk

Well I'm about to tuck into some lasagne so I suggest you make lasagne haha
And maybe an awesome dessert too :biggrin:

Mmm, I do love lasagne. It's my favourite meal! However unfortunately I don't have the right dishes to make lasagne in at uni :frown:

Original post by Sgt.Incontro

Man, reading this thread makes me want an asian girlfriend. :smile:

...I'm not asian? Unless you meant you wanted someone to cook you asian food, in which case fair enough!

Original post by deedee123

You don't need an oven to cook steaks :smile:

but if thats too expensive, what about mexican? fajitas or something? (provided you don't get sour cream all down yourself whilst eating it :tongue:

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I was actually thinking about fajitas! Because they're fun and easy to make, so he could definitely get involved in the actual cooking (he doesn't cook much/at all) although then I thought 'hmmm onion breath'. But they are super tasty....

Reply 13

ellieHA

You can get pretty cheap but decent quality steaks if you look in the right places! Thai green curry is a good one to make and if you do the sauce with curry paste and coconut milk rather than buying it you can make it however hot you want. It's light and you could get some nice fragrant sticky rice to go with it, no expensive ingredients required.

Does he have any preferences other than no cheese? If you can make something that you need to share it's more fun. Something like nachos (obviously those aren't really an option).

Sweet and sour chicken might be a good one too.

Reply 14

Manitude

Steak. Definitely steak.

Reply 15

deedee123

Original post by Sockpirate

yeah, if you've got something like fajitas that you make at the table it makes it a bit more comfortable i think, as you're not just sitting there staring at your plate :tongue: