Something easy to cook that's tasty

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thread starter maeofrinu Jun 17 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

My parent's relatives are coming over, and apparently miscommunication happened, and they think I'm a chef at a 4 star restaurant. I think my parents told them I WORK at a 4 star restaurant, and they assumed the best. I'm just a waiter, so... >__> I don't want to disappoint them, since they're coming here all the way from China (here being California), so I was wondering if there's anything American that's easy to cook and will please their tastes. Thanks Basil!

johnbrown 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

maeofrinu said: " That's a pretty good idea. What kind of food do you think elderly Chinese people would enjoy?" japanese food

DrunkSheep 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

LEMON CAKE FOR DESSERT. You get to torture a lemon. I did it in my Food Science & Nutrition class. Mmm. I love manhandling lemons.

boredguy 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

get microwaveable ramen. its the best >.>

LOLOMGBBQ 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

maeofrinu said: " That's a pretty good idea. What kind of food do you think elderly Chinese people would enjoy?" Chinese food, duh xD My parents don't like western food too much.

FreeFaller 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Steps for success: 1. Order something from some place. 2. Pour/put food on some fancy china. 3. Throw away all carry-out packages 4. Tell them you cooked it 5. Deal with the guilt that you deceived your own family into thinking that you are something better than you really are

johnbrown 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

actually, chinese people like italian food in my experience. my friend used to work at macaroni grill and 60% of the people that came in everyday were chinese. :x

pineapple4brain 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

johnbrown said: " japanese food" I don't know any Chinese people that like Japanese food. Follow the advice of the person who suggested takeout from a nice restaurant.

taotapp Jun 17 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Man, I wish I was there. We'd make some kickass grilled burgers or something. edit: Whoever suggested takeout is a genius. Just do that, instead. Your parents know you're not a chef, so they can probably help. xd

BabysAreFood 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Couldn't you just get food from this "4 star restaurant" you work at?

johnbrown 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

pineapple4brain said: " I don't know any Chinese people that like Japanese food. Follow the advice of the person who suggested takeout from a nice restaurant." i don't know any people that don't like japanese food

maeofrinu 06/17/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

BabysAreFood said: "Couldn't you just get food from this "4 star restaurant" you work at?" It's pretty expensive, you know, and I'm just a waiter. I don't plan on spending that much money on a few people I've met maybe one or two times in my life =/

xemnas037 06/20/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

peas sauteed with beans and onions

hoopsdood32 06/20/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Take out from the restaurant you work at, DUH!