We're having Christmas dinner at our house, and I'm planning a prime rib.
We'll be having about 10-11 adults and 3 (small) kids. I'll be doing mashed
potatoes along with the rib, but I'm not sure what else to do with it as far
as side dishes. I LOVE to cook for family but tend to get stressed out
about it, plus I have to do 12 hour night shifts for the 3 days leading into
Christmas, so I want it to be as stress free as possible. Preferably make
some things before the 21st and freeze if possible. I have a few ideas but
none of them seem like they'd compliment the Rib. I have a wonderful recipe
for chicken broccoli and ziti but is that too overhwhelming with the main
meal? Should I just do some sort of broccoli/cheese casserole? That
doesn't seem "fancy" enough or something. I'd prefer to do heat and serve
things - meaning no steaming on the stovetop that day- if possible. No
green bean casseroles because a) neither my husband or I like it and b) I
know none of you would help me if i said I was going to make it.

Any ideas welcome. I tend to be all about the main meal and them skimp on
the veggies, so I'd like to try and improve in that department. But nothing
overwhelming, please!

laurie