If you cook on a first date, how do you decide what to make?

Question

Since you don't know what they really like, what would you make someone for dinner on a first date?

Sanser · Accepted Answer

I really think you should know the preferences of the other person before doing this. Like just before the date or when you ask to have a date what would that person like to eat or what type of food prefers.

That said I really think that a red meat or even a fish are great options, you can serve them with vegetables, potatoes, and lots of different things. I really think these would be great options.

And If you can you can do a dessert, there are lots of easy receipes and they are all amazing!

SnowedIn · Accepted Answer

Id ask. Like there has to have been some sort of conversation to set the date up. In that case I'd ask if there were any allergies or really strong preferences.

Then I'd decide on a menu based on what she answered and what I can make that doesn't require me to ignore her during prep/serving. Something not too messy to eat or fussy.

Boomchakalaca · Accepted Answer

Why do i feel like spaghetti 🍝 would be a good one. Lady and the tramp vibes. Id make my own meatballs and probably my own noodles bc i want a good impression. Then for dessert is lemon cheesecake. I make my own graham cracker crust and healthier filling with one block of cream cheese instead of 4.

Horror_lover92 · Accepted Answer

I would ask, because I want to make sure if they're vegetarian, vegan, on a special diet, dieting, allergic to anything. Likes and dislikes when it comes to food like veggies, pasta, etc.. I like to ask a lot of questions because I love cooking and I want it to be perfect.

MysticAngel5000 · Answer

I probably wouldn't do any homemade stuff for a first date. Depending on how we met, I may not want to have a first date at my place or theirs. It is usually a better idea to meet in public first. If I wanted to do a dinner or lunch as a first date, I'd ask them where they wanted to meet up at... like a restaurant. Then I'd make note of what they ordered. I might also make conversation about menu options to see some of their likes and dislikes.

If I did want to make food for someone I didn't know that well, I'd just ask beforehand if they had any allergies or anything to be aware of. Another simple option? Just ask them to name some favorite foods. Surely you guys would talk a bit and ask each other questions before a first date. So, why not ask them about their favorite and least favorite foods?

WanderingLoveWizard · Answer

If it's a first date, we're having TV dinners.
But there's one kind that actually fucking delicious, which is the one I would get.
It shows I'm not iver desperate for her approval, but I also have good taste.

If it's a romantic Valentine's or birthday dinner, I'll make Chef John's caramelized chicken. That one's always a winner

MementoMori777 · Answer

id be so nervous but id go for something i know would fill and i know i can make good so id make a pasta

Drumlin2001 · Answer

I'd ho pretty generic, not take too much risk. Need to know any allergies, maybe quick synopsis of what they like or not.
So. ethjng that can be prepared in advance and served quickly, dint want to be away from the table for too long. Maybe a cottage pie, or bolognese, chilli con carne

BoopBoopBeep · Answer

I ask what protein they want and any allergies they may have, and then I design the menu based on what is in season and looks best at the store.

TheSpaceGnome · Answer

The same way you decide how to make something to eat any other time.

You just make whatever you're actually in the mood to eat.

If you don't know what kind of food a person likes, then you don't know them well enough to even date them in the first place.

I know what my regular friends like eating, someone of far more intimate intent I should know everything about before dating her.

ShesRad80 · Answer

i would ask if there is something specific? if he says no-- i would also say well lets go to the market and pick out what to make

Anonymous · Answer

here's the thing. i wouldn't bring someone over to my house on a first date, unless i already knew them for a few years previously. and then, i would already know what they like to eat anyways. so...

anyway, i'm not cooking for a stranger.

nawtee_me · Answer

Let the host decide on the main and g to be guest decide on the sides. Cook together and everyone has something they like. A bottle of good wine and a six pack of good beer should accompany it.
If either is a one brand only drinker then just fix hamburgers and hot dogs and serve on paper plates….

sheikalana · Answer

I would ask if he has any preferences, dietary restrictions, allergies, dislikes and cook accordingly.

Roxxy99 · Answer

If it was a first date, I would ask him what his favorite meal is and just make that for him. If I couldn’t get it out of him, I’d just pick something and tell him in advance what I planned to serve and ask if that was ok.

Astarlessnightsky · Answer

Ask them. At least you need to know what they eat and if they have any allergies. An ambulance and a trip to the ER because you didn't knew about their peanut allergy kind of kills the vibe.

jennifer_bloom · Answer

Pasta - it's classy, cheap, tasty, easy, and liked by almost everyone.

slatyb · Answer

I would decide on something and ask them if they would like it -- maybe they don't like fish, or don't eat red meat? It's all fine with me. My wife was pescetarian for a couple of years and that was ok. She got over it, and that's ok too.

exitseven · Answer

I would cook something that I know I won't screw up and that it is a pretty good bet that she will like it I made a steak dinner once and I made home baked bread.

Agape93 · Answer

Fund out if there is any allergies, then go for something I think they'd like.

Raaj4you · Answer

If I am cooking for her and If I invite her to my place. I would ask her what she likes to eat and drink? I will try to cook her favorite dishes not mine.

coachTanthony · Answer

I would definitely ask if they like scallops, steak and wine. If they do then that is what I cook because it's easy and all you need is one pan.

Iron_Man · Answer

Spaghetti and meatballs all thorough Steak is quick and easy grilling it

Alex8736 · Answer

If you are going on a 1st date with someone and don't know what their likes and dislikes are spells a "recipe " for disaster 😝

Pinay_ako · Answer

I’d wanna know ahead of time what types of food they like. Then allergies if any… then go from there.

kylee2437 · Answer

I’d never do this lol anyone that cooks on the first date is a brave soul for bringing a complete stranger into their house

madhatters4 · Answer

maybe ask them what types of foods do you like. don't necessarily need specifics but general ideas can give you the idea of something to make

Bklynbadboy12 · Answer

Well I normally do my homework and find out what she likes to eat. The I'll finesse her with my culinary delights 😊

razelove · Answer

You make the most romantic meal there is, instant ramen noodles, cup ramen, to show you care.

Christoff92 · Answer

Would ask if they like hillbilly food 😀

mommymommymommy · Answer

Soup. I mean, you can't really go wrong with it. Depending on the kind, but, most people will eat chicken noodle

TacosRAwesome · Answer

Ask about allergies and whatnot and then stick to something fairly simple but tasty.

B4851 · Answer

Well first I'd learn about what she likes and try that, and if I don't know, then I just get creative.

RMSTitanic · Answer

Usually I go with things that are generally liked amongst most people, and try to avoid usual allergens like peanuts in the food

James899 · Answer

I love to ask them and cook instantly with them

Sparkie460 · Answer

I'd ask what their favorite dish is and I'd make it.

Cb142 · Answer

just ask the person what they really like and go from there

whistlingwh0res · Answer

My specialty is pork cuttlet (donkachu or shnizer) I can make it really good. The secret is beating the meat a lot

Anonymous · Answer

If I had a date, I would probably ask her what should I make.

BlackJeep · Answer

I made ribs. I knew she liked bbq. I'm a good cook and can make just about anything so all I need to know is what kind of food they like and I can make something similar

alearningboy · Answer

I ask first to her girlfriends what she likes or not without she knowing something.

TonyMetal___86 · Answer

I don't know how to cook...

red_knight · Answer

Light , tasty and not messy..

Charliefretz329 · Answer

you ask them first of course

svengalikc · Answer

We look at pintrist together

BarryLiverstone · Answer

I wouldn’t cook for a first date. Should meet at a public place

Anonymous · Answer

There’s a wonderful thing called communication. Ask them what kinds of foods they like.

Sammy786 · Answer

Look for recipes

Luopio27 · Answer

I would talk to her and ask for what she likes.

jahaims · Answer

I'd probably ask what their favorite meal is.

In_Trance · Answer

ask them what they'd like to have

CubaPirate · Answer

Find out what they like

Anonymous · Answer

depends what her favorite meal is

monghjay2 · Answer

i dont date lol

Abdulwahh · Answer

I ask sirri

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