laurie wrote:
>
> 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

I love prime rib! For a stressless, easy side dish, perhaps you might
like to consider an easy salad made from a small wedge of lettuce
sprinkled with bacon bits and served with a nice bleu cheese or ranch
dressing? Maybe include some diced tomatoes? Definitely quick and easy
with no additional cooking involved.

Sky