I am a big fan of testing recipes before company comes!
If I have a tried and true recipe, I don’t worry about it, but if I’m trying something new for guests? Yes!!
I always aim to please AND impress with my cooking! It helps them forgive me for all of the other shortcomings I have. And I have a LOT!
“At least she can cook!” ;)
I have the bad habit of trying new dishes on the family at Thanksgiving. So far, I’ve only had one flop.
There are 3 tried & true main dish casseroles in my repertoire, but when you have repeat company, something new is required so that’s why I am looking for new dishes.