Jude wrote:
> 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!
>>
>
> Yorkshire pudding.
> Roasted carrots and onions.
> Steamed green veg of your choice with butter and lemon.
> one more veg - i have a great recipe for a tomato casserole that we
> serve, or you could do squash or brussel sprouts.
> Large salad
> Fruit salad
> rolls
>
>> laurie
>

YORKSHIRE PUDDING!!!
yes yes yes yes yes yes!!!
make that and invite me! I'll bring my charming demeanor and a bag of chips
(or ice, your call)

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