R.F.
What about ribs, potato salad and beans? Or, you could do a chicken-fried steak, mashed potatoes with gravy and green beans. Or, a tex-mex meal of enchiladas. I could go on and on. I also can give you great tips and short-cuts if you need them. I'm a 5th generation Texan; so, these meals are just standard fare for us.
Good luck. Your friends are in for a wonderful treat and are lucky to have friends who want to do something so special for them.
R.