Trying new recipes can be fun and ambitious, but there's a proper time and place to give them a shot. Don't try a new recipe if you're cooking for someone extremely important -- in-laws, your boss, or a special date. Even if it's their favorite recipe, you'll be dismayed and flustered if it doesn't turn out the way you want it to. Stick to the basics and wow your dinner guests with a dish with which you're comfortable -- you'll be such a better host when you're not worrying about messing up something new!
