That's a NO to starter/dessert combo then

firesidemaid

Grrrrrrrrrr.

As many famous old-stylers have previously posted, sometimes rather than a main meal, a starter and dessert can be served to one's nearest and dearest;)

you haven't met my OH lol:rotfl:

The french onion soup that i had lovingly slaved over didn't go down well (plus french bread chees toasties). thank goodness for the rhubarb crumble then (that was scrummy)........

won't be trying THAT combo again:eek:

juliapenguin

Well, I think that sounds lovely so next time you're having it, I'll come for tea.

happy35

the soup and a pud is not very popular in my house either, I love it but oh and son feel like they are missing out on their tea

VfM4meplse

I agree, it's a girly thing.

I can't imagine serving up my dinner (deli olives / kettle crisps / G&T followed by an orange) to a b/f unless as an amuse-bouche!!

rachelhen

I looked amuse-bouche up I love it when I learn something new! thanks VfM4

firesidemaid

thanks all for the support:)

isn't funny how many of us ladies will quite happily have an easy/cheap/whatever dinner?!

my OH too thinks he's missing out if he doesn't have a proper dinner:( i'd quite happily also eat the same thing for a few nights running....anything to save some money!

VfM4 - your combo sounds like my kind of diiner;)

ixia

I've tried this in my house and son and hubby then ask me what's for dinner!!!!!!!!!!

butler_helen

same in this house, I can stomach what evers going, even if that's just a starter or just a dessert but OH must have a proper dinner, i gained weight from having my 'whatever' then his full size dinner too :eek:

VfM4meplse

firesidemaid wrote: »

i'd quite happily also eat the same thing for a few nights running....anything to save some money!

I couldn't agree more, that's why cooking big batches of soup is so handy (made a spicy carrot concoction at the weekend, kept 3 small servings for the week and froze 11).

How else will we ever maintain our figures and clear our mortgages??! It's a no-brainer!

Butterfly_Brain

My lot find it very filling and have never complained especially HM mushroom soup with HM granary bread followed by a sponge pud with custard of some sort.

rachbc

Never tried it as I know what the reaction would be. They would be more than happy with a jacket spud and toppings though - which is just as cheap, less work but somehow feels like a meal....