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!

Last time I made a standing rib roast, this was the menu:


Parmesan Crisps
Stuffed Mushrooms

Barb's Green Bean Soup

Standing Beef Rib Roast
Garlic Bread Pudding
Gravy
Baked Potatoes (sour cream, butter, and chives)
Tossed Salad (lettuce, jicama, cucumber, scallions)
Dorothy Lynch Dressing
Homemade Ranch Dressing
Spinach Casserole
Broccoli & Cauliflower Au Gratin
Glazed Spiced Carrots & Parsnips
Dinner Rolls

Black Forest Trifle
Banana Pudding
Sour Cream Apple Pie


Bob