ye old trick works on both them womens and them mens in yer life: Hey, GUESS WHERE WE GOING TO DINNER or 'GUESS WHAT WE HAVING TONIGHT?!' works like a charm, usually the first 2-3 guesses are that which they would want most. Works so much better than the 'what would YOU like' cuz then they are afraid what THEY like isn't what YOU want so will instead try to pick what you like to please the one asking.
Curry. If he wants to go all out, there's all kinds of fancy, if he's pushed for time jarred sauces are a godsend. If he's not a great cook, it's hard to do rice wrong. If he's a skilled cook, you're in for a treat. Curry never fails (I may be biased, as a brit).
Maybe get him to make something that you don't know how to make, but always wanted to taste. If he does good that can be his go-to when he's in a cooking mood again.
Pick something comfort food that’s easy to make but a good dish. Mac and cheese and country fired steak or something. Leaves it open if he wants to go full out and prepare from scratch or just get some prepared food items and go that route. Unless your finance is a for real chef then I would have a different option.
Mac and cheese is such a lame thing to ask someone to cook for you. You might as well be telling them you don't think they're capable of cooking properly.
Spaghetti, a "Grill meal" (meat, veggie, potato), doesn't have to be to crazy. If anything find a new dish/side dish that you both haven't tried yet and try that.
Schism666
Ratatouille is nice too.
iamthemanwithnoname
I suggest sharing food. Tapas or Thali, that type of thing in your cuisine group of choice. It's more fun and always looks impressive.
Noodlesocks
Chicken curry (with rice). Super easy to make. Super delicious.
PerdySavvy
Shakshuka, I know it's a breakfasty food, but it's so delicious and a great food to share.
AtmaDarkwolf
ye old trick works on both them womens and them mens in yer life: Hey, GUESS WHERE WE GOING TO DINNER or 'GUESS WHAT WE HAVING TONIGHT?!' works like a charm, usually the first 2-3 guesses are that which they would want most. Works so much better than the 'what would YOU like' cuz then they are afraid what THEY like isn't what YOU want so will instead try to pick what you like to please the one asking.
Teratoid
Offer yourself for dinner. ;)
Dafodarian
Curry. If he wants to go all out, there's all kinds of fancy, if he's pushed for time jarred sauces are a godsend. If he's not a great cook, it's hard to do rice wrong. If he's a skilled cook, you're in for a treat. Curry never fails (I may be biased, as a brit).
LinxTheGreat
Meatloaf, side of mashed potatoes and peas.
JaneAirfryer
Cheese fondue
pm1001
Halibut, baked. Salad. Fruit salad
stayingalive4life
I was going to make a joke about having your salad tossed after dinner but I digress.
spider750
Tell him to surprise you. The meal will be known as the Spanish Inquisition henceforth
pommelguy
fish n chips, paired with a nice stout
JRaven419
Chuck.steak and turkey pinwheels with a side of green beans. Cherry Pepsi zero.
OxfordWriter
Maybe get him to make something that you don't know how to make, but always wanted to taste. If he does good that can be his go-to when he's in a cooking mood again.
dirtmarker
Tossed salad and chicken parm. With bread.
oneloverasta
Pick something comfort food that’s easy to make but a good dish. Mac and cheese and country fired steak or something. Leaves it open if he wants to go full out and prepare from scratch or just get some prepared food items and go that route. Unless your finance is a for real chef then I would have a different option.
PeaceOnEarthGoodPornToAll
Mac and cheese is always the answer
iamthemanwithnoname
Mac and cheese is such a lame thing to ask someone to cook for you. You might as well be telling them you don't think they're capable of cooking properly.
DeathtrapGarage
Tacos
UserNamesArentEasy
Spaghetti, a "Grill meal" (meat, veggie, potato), doesn't have to be to crazy. If anything find a new dish/side dish that you both haven't tried yet and try that.
stayingalive4life
I recommend a pairing of garlic butter shrimp to go with the pasta as an alternative to grilled meat if you aren’t in the mood for grilled meat.