Interesting Side Dishes

[Mothahen]

I am hosting a dinner party NYE and I am looking for some yummy interesting sides to go with my Prime Rib..

Preferably one potato style recipe and two veggies...

Thanks :heythere

[CHR!ST!AN]

im sure martha stewart aka antknee can help you

[antknee]

im sure martha stewart aka antknee can help you

:suspicion

[Toni Bunz]

we had prime rib on Christmas :spitfall

We had simple sides though...

Broccoli Rabe , Suateed mushrooms and roasted potatoes (seasoned with salt, pepper and fresh rosemary). The potatoes were small and we cut them in half. I don't remember what kind they were, but some of the potatoes were red, dark purple, white....

[DiorGirl]

TWICE BAKED NEW POTATOES
ive served these as an app..but they work great as a side too

1 1/2 pounds small red potatoes
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 cup shredded Monterey Jack cheese
1/2 cup sour cream
1 package cream cheese, softened
1/3 cup minced green onions
1 teaspoon dried basil
1 garlic clove, minced
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 pound sliced bacon, cooked and crumbled


stab potatoes; rub skins with oil. Place in a baking pan. Bake, uncovered, at 400 degrees for 50 minutes or until tender. Allow to cool to the touch. In a mixing bowl, combine Monterey Jack, sour cream, cream cheese, onions, basil, garlic, salt and pepper. Cut potatoes in half; carefully scoop out pulp, leaving a thing shell. Add pulp to the cheese mixture and mash; stir in bacon. Stuff potato shells. Broil for 7-8 minutes or until heated through.
hmm.. i may majke thesemyself tongiht

[Toni Bunz]

^ :spitfall

I may make these this weekend also lol

[snowangel]

we had prime rib on Christmas :spitfall

We had simple sides though...

Broccoli Rabe , Suateed mushrooms and roasted potatoes (seasoned with salt, pepper and fresh rosemary). The potatoes were small and we cut them in half. I don't remember what kind they were, but some of the potatoes were red, dark purple, white....



So did we! :heart

We had twice baked potatoes, salad, and corn on the side.



A good side dish would be something with sweet potatoes...maybe homemade sweet potato fries :spitfall

[Toni Bunz]

So did we! :heart

We had twice baked potatoes, salad, and corn on the side.


Oo yea we had salad too..

There was so much food on the table, I can't keep track :chuckle

[DiorGirl]

mmm yeah broccoli rabe is always great!
or never fail ideas are stuffed artichokes or stuffed mushrooms.
also asparagus roll ups, a nice salad, artichoike spinach dip,
hmm give nme an idea of what type of veg an dill look i my recipes

[Mothahen]

Doirgirl I am DEFINITELY doing those potatoes :spitfall

Any type of veggie is fine....green beans, broccoli, anything really

THANK YOU

[PeANuT]

.....and roasted potatoes (seasoned with salt, pepper and fresh rosemary). The potatoes were small and we cut them in half. I don't remember what kind they were, but some of the potatoes were red, dark purple, white....

holy shit those were good.... i kept eating them instead of taking more dessert. :spitfall

[Toni Bunz]

holy shit those were good.... i kept eating them instead of taking more dessert. :spitfall

right! I could go for some right now :heart

[antknee]

Garlic Peas.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. Frozen Peas (defrosted)
Lots of fresh garlic diced (to taste!)
5 Tbs of Virgin Italian Olive Oil (to taste, rarely measured)
Dash of Salt and Pepper
Abundant amounts of Fresh Basil

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DIRECTIONS:

First step is to cook the peas so that they are tender but not mushy. Drain all the water off when finished cooking. In a large skillet, just WARM the olive oil for a brief moment. (Don't alter or lose the tast of the oil). For those faint of heart the warming can be omitted. Turn off the flame. Dump in the cooked peas, diced garlic and shredded basil.

[Toni Bunz]

Garlic Peas.

INGREDIENTS:

1 pkg. Frozen Peas (defrosted)
Lots of fresh garlic diced (to taste!)
5 Tbs of Virgin Italian Olive Oil (to taste, rarely measured)
Dash of Salt and Pepper
Abundant amounts of Fresh Basil

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DIRECTIONS:

First step is to cook the peas so that they are tender but not mushy. Drain all the water off when finished cooking. In a large skillet, just WARM the olive oil for a brief moment. (Don't alter or lose the tast of the oil). For those faint of heart the warming can be omitted. Turn off the flame. Dump in the cooked peas, diced garlic and shredded basil.


that sounds good. My mom makes something like this, but adds potatoes too.

[DiorGirl]

Doirgirl I am DEFINITELY doing those potatoes :spitfall

Any type of veggie is fine....green beans, broccoli, anything really

THANK YOU

bacon/broccoli/raisin/pecan salad

1 package bacon
2 bunches broccoli, chopped
3/4 cup raisins
3/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/2 cup red onion, diced
1 1/2 cups cole slaw dressing


Prepare Bacon according to package directions. Crumble into small pieces. In a large bowl, combine bacon, broccoli, raisins, pecans and onions. Pour dressing over and toss to combine

but broccoli rabe is sooo much better

[DiorGirl]

Carmalized greeen beans w walnuts

3 tablespoons butter
1 pound green beans, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
1 cup water
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup white sugar
1/2 cup chopped walnuts
1/4 teaspoon salt

Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium heat. Add green beans; cook and stir for about 5 minutes. Mix in the walnuts, and pour in water. Cover and cook for about 10 minutes, or until very little water is left in the pan.
Add the salt, white sugar, and brown sugar; stir until beans and walnuts are evenly coated. Cover, and cook over medium heat for 5 more minutes. Remove from the heat and allow to cool slightly before serving.

[Toni Bunz]

I can't eat broccoli rabe unless it's boiled a little bit first. It's way too bitter for me otherwise...

[DiorGirl]

somehting else that is ALEWAYS great as a side or app...
GO buy the pillsbury crescent rolls.
PIck anyhting..spinach, spinach and cheese, ham, turkey, etc
and you can roll it in a certain way and they make fabulous pinwheels.
i love doing it w spinach and somehting else.

[Mothahen]

Do you have a recipe for the broccoli thingie??

[Toni Bunz]

I'm gonna call my mom just to confirm this...

in a medium sauce pan, add some olive oil & chopped garlic . Cook for a few minutes and add broccoli rabe & salt and cover. I'm not sure how long she cooks it for and I feel like i'm missing an ingredient.

[DiorGirl]

Do you have a recipe for the broccoli thingie??

I have a gret broccoli rabe recipe. Ill post it after the gym

[Mothahen]

I'm gonna call my mom just to confirm this...

in a medium sauce pan, add some olive oil & chopped garlic . Cook for a few minutes and add broccoli rabe & salt and cover. I'm not sure how long she cooks it for and I feel like i'm missing an ingredient.


I have a gret broccoli rabe recipe. Ill post it after the gym

Thanks Ladies you have helped a ton...

Diorgirl I think I will make that salad though :spitfall

[DiorGirl]

heres the broccoli rabe

1 pound broccoli rabe, trimmed
5 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 clove garlic, minced



Bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Cut an X in the bottom of the stems of the broccoli rabe and place in the boiling water. Cook 5min
In a large heavy skillet over medium heat, heat olive oil and saute garlic for 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in the broccoli rabe and saute 10 to 15 minutes
I also LOVE to add sausage into broccolirabe

[luvmeluvmycat]

I always make the double baked potatoes, they're a hit!


Why not buy some shrimp and fry them up, but fry them in flour instead of bread crumbs? SO good.

Stuffed mushrooms.

Foccacia

Antipasto

[ShiFty]

i make these from time to time (i eyeball all ingredients)

honey-ginger glazed carrots (for presentation purposes you should use the stems but for plate purposes i would use baby carrots)

boil carrots till soft 2-3 cups worth(throw some salt in the water)

heat up a little oil and throw about a teaspoon of minced ginger in it.(cook a little)
add 6-10 tablespoons of honey
add about 2 tablespoons of butter or margarine
reduce that till its thick
right before you throw the carrots in add some chopped parsley and red pepper(not alot of red pepper)
for color really
(red pepper is optional but i like the extra kick)
than toss boiled carrots in the glaze and serve :agree

[genie]

yum....those carrots sound really good.

[Penelicious]

Okay I just made the twice baked potatoes and they came out YUMMY although I skipped the first part and didn't slit them and rub them with oil :chuckle

anyhoot, they actually tasted good before I baked them too :aroused

I will be serving them at our NYE celebration--wish me luck!

[joeydollaz]

I also LOVE to add sausage into broccolirabe

mm my middle course last night was pasta with lamb sausage and broccoli rabe :hungry

[Mothahen]

Soooooooooo I want to personally thank Diorgirl for that delicious recipe the potatoes were a HUGE HIT :aroused

I also made sauteed asparagus and the beef tenderloin....:agree

Started off with tomato mozz salad with fresh basil and balsamic vinegar :eating

With all this food we had 3 bottles of wine, 2 bottles of champange & many beers :drunk

[Toni Bunz]

Mmm sounds great!

I literally went to sleep feeling sick on NYE bc I ate way too much lol
the party I went to had:

a huge lasagna that I made,crackers, cheese, salami, spinach dip, artichoke dip, bbq wings, tons of italian sandwiches, chips, brownies, cookies, JELLO SHOTS! :spitfall, pigs in blanket, spinach puffs, potato puffs and candy. I'm pretty sure i'm missing other stuff lol

I think I had one of everything! :hide ugh I feel sick just thinking about it lol