what should I....

So today is Fh and I's 1 year engaged. I am off today since I lost my job and now only work a few hours a week. I want ot suprises him with a dinner but have no clue what to make. I just started to learn how to cook so everyting has to have directions and i'll be fine. soo what do u girls think???

what's his favorite meal? i'm sure we can come up with some recipes for you guys if we know what kind of food you like

it doesn't have to be complicated or fancy. how about doing something simple anf un instead?
like french fries and some hamburgers? or tacos and a bunch of toppings on the side?
you can still make the dinner romantic, but not hard core work!

Does he like mealoaf? I made a new recipe last night meatloaf and mashed potatoes and FH LOVED IT!!!!

go search the LIW cookbook thread theres good stuff there.

how about chicken franchese? its messy but so easy. does he like that?

heres a good recipe. its not as difficult as it sounds. i make it a lot and i dont even follow a recipe anymore.

* 4 skinless, boneless, chicken breasts (about 11/2 pounds)
* All-purpose flour, for dredging
* Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
* 4 large eggs
* 3 tablespoons water
* 1/4 cup extra-virgin olive oil
* 1/2 lemon, with rind, cut in thin rounds
* 1/2 cup dry white wine, such as Pinot Grigio
* 1 cup chicken broth
* 1/2 lemon, juiced
* 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
* 1/4 cup chopped flat-leaf parsley

Directions

Put the chicken breasts side by side on a cutting board and lay a piece of plastic wrap over them. Pound the chicken breasts with a flat meat mallet, until they are about 1/4-inch thick. Put some flour in a shallow platter and season with a fair amount of salt and pepper; mix with a fork to distribute evenly. In a wide bowl, beat the eggs with 3 tablespoons of water to make an egg wash. Heat the oil over medium-high flame in a large skillet.

Dredge both sides of the chicken cutlets in the seasoned flour, and then dip them in the egg wash to coat completely, letting the excess drip off. When the oil is nice and hot, add the cutlets and fry for 2 minutes on each side until golden, turning once. Remove the chicken cutlets to a large platter in a single layer to keep warm.

Toss the lemon slices into the pan and cook for 1 to 2 minutes, until fragrant. Add the wine, broth, and lemon juice, simmer for 5 minutes to reduce the sauce slightly. Roll the butter in some flour and add it to the skillet, this will thicken the sauce. Stir to incorporate and dissolve the flour. Reduce the heat to medium-low and return the chicken to the pan; place the lemon slices on top of the cutlets. Simmer gently for 2 minutes to heat the chicken through. Season with salt and pepper and garnish with chopped parsley before serving.

make a box of angel hair pasta
heat up a jar of sauce
add pre-made meatballs
put some Texas Toast in the Oven
and a buy a bottle of wine

easy meal in 20 mins :)