What would you ask him/her to make for you?

multiple tuna sandwiches

Good question!

A good fleishig dish. Sweetbreads, steak, tongue. Anything else I may as well do on my own.

Something I couldn't or wouldn't easily make myself. I don't need someone to make me a steak or a burger or roast chicken....

Depends on why the offer was made and if I will even take the person up on the offer.

"Just make double of whatever you're making for yourself."

Honestly, I dont' like that question as it puts me on the spot. What if the supper I want is more expensive/more complicated than what s/he was planning on making? At least give me a choice: I'd like to make supper for you on ___ night. Would you prefer fish or meat?

What exactly is their level of expertise in cooking? Have I eaten by them before? Whenever I've been invited, I've always just said "make whatever you want", for the reasons Jeanette listed. If I know someone makes a good shnitzel, or fish, or hamburgers, or whatever, and I was really friendly with them, I might ask for something specific, but in general I'd consider it presumptuous and rude, even if they wanted my input.

Lunch was tuna.



Now this I don't understand. Even if I'm perfectly capable of making something on my own, isn't it nice to be spoiled once in a while?


Now I realize I should have been more specific. Assume this person is someone very dear to you, like a parent, sibling, spouse, or your closest friend. He/she just wants to spoil you a little.

Lamb chops.

That's not my idea of being spoiled. I don't need or want someone to go out of their way to do something for me that is of little value. If they are going to go through all the trouble of doing something nice for me, it should at least be something I really enjoy and would not likely have if they hadn't volunteered to do it.
Otherwise it's like someone trying to spoil me by putting my socks on for me and tying my shoes...... I appreciate the sentiment but no thanks...

something I wouldn't usually make for myself, the person is good at making and I enjoy eating. It may even be something as simple as quiche, that I just don't make because I"m too lazy.

Ok.