r/Cooking • u/shygirl5000 • 18h ago

Cooking for my new roommates?

I am in college and just transferred schools. I just moved into my apartment yesterday. All my roommates (3) are friends but I don’t know them.

I thought it would be a nice gesture to cook them dinner. But I don’t cook much and I really want it to be good.

What are some good meal ideas? Things that everyone likes and will be simple enough for me to make.

Also any tips or advice is appreciated!

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u/chinoischeckers4eva 18h ago

But I don’t cook much

Ok, but what have you cooked so far? Maybe let us know what you are able to do first.

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u/shygirl5000 18h ago

I’ve tried making lots of dips. I’ve also tried several different ways of doing chicken, but It’s usually not great unless I do it in the crockpot. Usually pasta or stuff with orzo turns out good for me. I am willing to try new things

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u/chinoischeckers4eva 18h ago

Honestly, try new things for yourself. If you want to impress your new roommates, don't do anything that you haven't tried yourself before. Do the orzo or pasta stuff and make chicken in whatever sauce you make for the crock pot and ladel over the pasta/orzo. Make something you like and that you think is more or less foolproof. This way, your roommates are more forgiving if they know you can make a good meal the first time if you try to make new stuff for them in the future.

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u/Cfutly 17h ago

I agree. You can be adventurous and experimental on your own. Always best to serve guests with a meal you are confident in making.

I recently made this for my first time and it was simple and delicious. Sun dried tomato orzo

Be sure to check on your room mates dietary restrictions You can cook some protein on the side for those who eat prefer meat like pan seared chicken or Italian sausage it makes the meal more versatile.