Dog3 wrote:
> Ginny Sher > wrote in
> :
>
>> I'm having a small dinner party this weekend for a friend's birthday.
>> He has asked for cheeescake and I've decided to try my hand at
>> Damsel's Pecan Cheesecake made with Hag's Toffee Nut Crust.
>>
>> W're also having pork ribs. Please don't flame me because I'll be
>> using a store bought BBQ sauce, preparing them in an oven and
>> finishing on a grill. We 'test drove' this method last week and were
>> very satisfied with the results. Yesterday I found some near perfect
>> artichokes at a local produce store for $1.49 each. We ate them last
>> night and I plan to serve them again this weekend. I'll be making
>> the Cook's Illustrated cornbread recipe with jalapeno pepper too.
>>
>> My question is what else to serve with this meal as far as side
>> dishes and appetizers? The meal is already heavy with the ribs and
>> a very rich dessert. I was thinking of potato salad (also heavy)
>> but not sure if that is the best choice. If any of you have a
>> suggestion for something else including any appetizers, I'd much
>> appreciate it.
>>
>> Many thanks,
>> Ginny
>>
>> Note: the BBQ sauce is more smokey than sweet, if that matters...
>>
>
> If you can find decent corn I'd say grill it and serve up some cole
> slaw.
>
> Michael

I agree, Michael. Corn and asparagus and the meal should be complete.

kili