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?

Yes, it would be very strange to serve a chicken casserole along with a
prime rib.
What's hard about planning some simple yet elegant vegetables to go
along with the beef and mashed potatoes? And perhaps Yorkshire Pudding?
All are very simple to prepare.