No oven

help - i only have 2 hobs and a mico/oven/grill (that i have never used). does anyone have any good dinner party ideas/ recipes/ tips?

thanks.

Prepare things in advance so you're not cooked three courses all at once. Consider one cold dish. Keep things simple. Double the ingredients and freeze half for future dinners.


I have a three-ringed hob and a combo micro/grill/oven. I find the best thing is to cook courses which stagger but don't leave me in the kitchen all night. I'll make the bread in the morning and, if possible, the dessert the day before.


Are you unsure about using the micro/grill/oven? Or have you not had the time to use it?


If you don't want to use it, how about this for a menu using two rings?


Honeyed Fig, Roquefort and Rocket Salad with Sherry Vinegar Dressing (no cooking required, just 'assemble')

Seared scallops with Lemon Pasta (requires two rings)

Tea-spiced pears (steamer which can be started as soon as the pasta is cooked)

claire - you are super star. that is great help.