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What to serve with Prime Rib?
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 |
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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 |
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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 |
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"laurie" > wrote in message news:GcMdh.3263$ne3.923@trndny03... > 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! I always serve roasted red potatoes that I've cooked with a little rosemary and garlic and sea salt. Just a touch of seasonings here. For veggies, I serve either boiled (lightly) Brussels sprouts or roasted Brussels sprouts. Roasted sweet onion and carrots is divine as well. And of course, freshly made Yorkshire puddings. The whole roasted theme matches beautifully and is very traditional. It's always a huge hit, everyone loves it year after year. Be sure to make a gravy from he fond from the beef roaster pan. You won't get much but a little goes a long way. I use a cabernet sauvignon wine to deglasse the pan then mount butter and beef juices. Cook till it coats the back of a spoon. Paul |
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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) -- ..:Heather:. www.velvet-c.com I thought I was driving by Gettysburg once but it ends up I was just driving by your mom's house. |
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On Thu, 07 Dec 2006 03:51:02 GMT, "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. Creamed spinach is a "natural" side dish. -- See return address to reply by email |
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On 6 Dec 2006 20:27:04 -0800, "Jude" > wrote:
>Yorkshire pudding. I dunno.... when I looked at that post, Yorkshire pudding was on the list - that's how much it goes with roast beef at xmas. -- See return address to reply by email |
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Laurie,
Try some Honey Glazed Carrots. Carrots are a great complimentary side to most beef courses. http://www.gosyro.com/recipes/00004....ed%20C arrots Charles 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 |
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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. (snippage) > 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 Relax.... I'd do a simple steamed broccoli or steamed califlower florets as a side dish. Or perhaps fresh green beans. No casseroles, none of that "I think I have to fuss in the kitchen all day" stuff. That so irritates me about holiday cooking. Nothing fancy, no fancy sauces required unless you want to; just vegetables with butter, salt & pepper. I often wonder why everyone thinks holiday dishes have to be so flamboyant. Prime rib itself is very nice; simplicity should accompany it. Jill |
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Jude said...
> 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, Jude, Personally, I'd serve baked potatoes instead of mashed 'so any blood from the prime rib could "contaminate" the mashed. Another familiar side dish is asparagus. Simple tossed salad with several dressings and oil/vinegar. Popovers instead of dinner rolls are simple and extravagant, imho. Have fun, Andy |
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Andy wrote:
> Jude said... > > > 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, > > > Jude, > > Personally, I'd serve baked potatoes instead of mashed 'so any blood from > the prime rib could "contaminate" the mashed. > > Another familiar side dish is asparagus. > > Simple tossed salad with several dressings and oil/vinegar. > > Popovers instead of dinner rolls are simple and extravagant, imho. > > Have fun, > > Andy Andy, I don't eat beef. I was oly quoting the originalposter. I, too, would serve roasted potatoes witht his, but she had already chosed mashed. Popovers are basically individual yorkshire puds, anyways! |
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Jude said...
> Andy wrote: >> Jude said... >> >> > 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, >> >> >> Jude, >> >> Personally, I'd serve baked potatoes instead of mashed 'so any blood from >> the prime rib could "contaminate" the mashed. >> >> Another familiar side dish is asparagus. >> >> Simple tossed salad with several dressings and oil/vinegar. >> >> Popovers instead of dinner rolls are simple and extravagant, imho. >> >> Have fun, >> >> Andy > > Andy, > > I don't eat beef. I was oly quoting the originalposter. I, too, would > serve roasted potatoes witht his, but she had already chosed mashed. > Popovers are basically individual yorkshire puds, anyways! Jude, I meant to reply to Laurie but loaded your post by mistake. Oops! Andy |
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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. |
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Andy wrote:
> Jude said... > > > Andy wrote: > >> Jude said... > >> > >> > 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, > >> > >> > >> Jude, > >> > >> Personally, I'd serve baked potatoes instead of mashed 'so any blood > from > >> the prime rib could "contaminate" the mashed. > >> > >> Another familiar side dish is asparagus. > >> > >> Simple tossed salad with several dressings and oil/vinegar. > >> > >> Popovers instead of dinner rolls are simple and extravagant, imho. > >> > >> Have fun, > >> > >> Andy > > > > Andy, > > > > I don't eat beef. I was oly quoting the originalposter. I, too, would > > serve roasted potatoes witht his, but she had already chosed mashed. > > Popovers are basically individual yorkshire puds, anyways! > > > Jude, > > I meant to reply to Laurie but loaded your post by mistake. Oops! > > Andy excuses, excuses. Ya know, my big sister is named Laurie, so i'm used to her getting all the attention. =P |
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"The Bubbo" > wrote > Jude wrote: >> laurie wrote: >>> 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? Definitely, it just doesn't go. I would steam a bunch of nice asparagus in the microwave, that's really easy. How about some kind of green bean almondine, like that? I picture a green vegetable and baked or mashed potatoes. Just a thought. >>> 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. That's funny >> Yorkshire pudding. > YORKSHIRE PUDDING!!! I have made these popovers from epicurious (thanks, Dams, for looking it up for me), and they came out really well. I prefer them to yorkshire pudding, but that's just me. I used a muffin pan and filled the cups in a checkerboard pattern. http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/re...ws/views/11439 Classic Popovers 2 large eggs 3/4 cup milk 1/4 cup water 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted 1 cup minus 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt Preheat oven to 375°F. Generously grease six 2/3-cup popover tins or nine 1/2-cup muffin tins. In a bowl whisk together eggs, milk, and water and add butter in a stream, whisking. Add flour and salt and whisk mixture until combined well but still slightly lumpy. Divide batter among tins and bake in lower third of oven 45 minutes. Cut a slit about 1/2 inch long on top of each popover with a small sharp knife and bake 10 minutes more. Makes 6 large or 9 medium popovers. Gourmet January 1996 |
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"Jude" > wrote in message ups.com... >> >> >> Jude, >> >> Personally, I'd serve baked potatoes instead of mashed 'so any blood from >> the prime rib could "contaminate" the mashed. >> >> Another familiar side dish is asparagus. >> >> Simple tossed salad with several dressings and oil/vinegar. >> >> Popovers instead of dinner rolls are simple and extravagant, imho. >> >> Have fun, >> >> Andy > > Andy, > > I don't eat beef. I was oly quoting the originalposter. I, too, would > serve roasted potatoes witht his, but she had already chosed mashed. > Popovers are basically individual yorkshire puds, anyways! Thanks Andy and Jude, Mashed are a major request around here and one thing that my 2 small kids will eat, so mashed it is. Oh, they'll eat the rib, too! laurie |
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"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message news:G6Ndh.138$dh.41@trnddc03... > >> > I always serve roasted red potatoes that I've cooked with a little > rosemary and garlic and sea salt. Just a touch of seasonings here. For > veggies, I serve either boiled (lightly) Brussels sprouts or roasted > Brussels sprouts. Roasted sweet onion and carrots is divine as well. And > of course, freshly made Yorkshire puddings. > > The whole roasted theme matches beautifully and is very traditional. It's > always a huge hit, everyone loves it year after year. > > Be sure to make a gravy from he fond from the beef roaster pan. You > won't get much but a little goes a long way. I use a cabernet sauvignon > wine to deglasse the pan then mount butter and beef juices. Cook till it > coats the back of a spoon. > > Paul I did consider red roasted as they are one of my faves and of course go great with the roast- haven't crossed it off my list yet. I was trying to choose something my kids like and neither of them like roasted potatoes. I don't know why I didn't think of yorkshire pudding- it seems so obvious now- that said, though, none of us have ever had it so I dont know if we'll like it! Have to try it ahead, I suppose. laurie > > |
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"Paul M. Cook" > wrote in message news:G6Ndh.138$dh.41@trnddc03... > > "laurie" > wrote in message >> I always serve roasted red potatoes that I've cooked with a little >> rosemary > and garlic and sea salt. Just a touch of seasonings here. For veggies, I > serve either boiled (lightly) Brussels sprouts or roasted Brussels > sprouts. Roasted sweet onion and carrots is divine as well. And of > course, freshly made Yorkshire puddings. > > The whole roasted theme matches beautifully and is very traditional. It's > always a huge hit, everyone loves it year after year. > > Be sure to make a gravy from he fond from the beef roaster pan. You > won't get much but a little goes a long way. I use a cabernet sauvignon > wine to deglasse the pan then mount butter and beef juices. Cook till it > coats the back of a spoon. > > Paul The gravy sounds great. Oh, I forgot to say, I assume you cook all the roasted veggies in a separate roasting pan and not mixed in with the rib juices? I think there would be too much to cook in with the rib. laurie > > |
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"jmcquown" > wrote in message ... >> Relax.... I'd do a simple steamed broccoli or steamed califlower florets >> as > a side dish. Or perhaps fresh green beans. No casseroles, none of that > "I > think I have to fuss in the kitchen all day" stuff. That so irritates me > about holiday cooking. Nothing fancy, no fancy sauces required unless you > want to; just vegetables with butter, salt & pepper. I often wonder why > everyone thinks holiday dishes have to be so flamboyant. Prime rib itself > is very nice; simplicity should accompany it. > > Jill If I steam ahead and re-heat, will they get wilted or soggy? My kitchen isn't huge and I want to cut down on un-needed dishes in the sink and on the stovetop. laurie > > |
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"Goomba38" > wrote in message ... >> > 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. For whatever reason, I always seem to screw up the veggies. They're like an afterthought to me I suppose. I've gotten some great ideas, though, thanks. laurie |
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"Jude" > wrote in message oups.com... > laurie wrote: > > 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 Roasted potatoes, carrots and onion seem to be the way to go. I did have a tomato casserole on my "list" but wasn't sure if it would "go" with the rib. You think it would? I will definitely do a salad. Thanks. laurie > |
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>>> as side dishes. I LOVE to cook for family but tend >>> >>> > 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) > > -- > .:Heather:. I'm making prime rib and yorkshire pudding and you're bringing CHIPS???????????? How about some shrimp cocktail instead????? <smile> laurie > www.velvet-c.com > I thought I was driving by Gettysburg once but it ends up I was just > driving > by your mom's house. |
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"Andy" <q> wrote in message ... >> > Jude, > > Personally, I'd serve baked potatoes instead of mashed 'so any blood from > the prime rib could "contaminate" the mashed. > > Another familiar side dish is asparagus. > > Simple tossed salad with several dressings and oil/vinegar. > > Popovers instead of dinner rolls are simple and extravagant, imho. > > Have fun, > > Andy I did consider asparagus as that seemed naturally elegant but unfortunately noone here likes it, so that kind of crosses it off the list. The salad is perfect because I can delegate that. Just not to my mother in law who doesn't wash the lettuce. I've never done popovers. Interesting idea. Thanks. laurie |
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> Roasted potatoes, carrots and onion seem to be the way to go. I did > have a tomato casserole on my "list" but wasn't sure if it would "go" > with the rib. You think it would? I will definitely do a salad. Thanks. > > laurie laurie, You just reminded me. Caramelized onions and LOT'S of them! Easy and flavorful. There's just something yummy about them with steak! Andy |
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> "jmcquown" > wrote in message > ... >>> Relax.... I'd do a simple steamed broccoli or steamed califlower >>> florets as >> a side dish. Or perhaps fresh green beans. No casseroles, none of >> that "I >> think I have to fuss in the kitchen all day" stuff. That so >> irritates me about holiday cooking. Nothing fancy, no fancy sauces >> required unless you want to; just vegetables with butter, salt & >> pepper. I often wonder why everyone thinks holiday dishes have to >> be so flamboyant. Prime rib itself is very nice; simplicity should >> accompany it. >> >> Jill > > If I steam ahead and re-heat, will they get wilted or soggy? My > kitchen isn't huge and I want to cut down on un-needed dishes in the > sink and on the stovetop. > > laurie My kitchen is a matchbox. You should let the prime rib roast set for about 10-15 minutes (tented under foil) on a board next to the stove before you slice it. Steam the veggies on the stovetop while that's happening. Maybe heat some pre-bought dinner rolls in the already hot oven at the same time. Slice the roast and place on a serving platter. Spoon the steamed veggies into serving dishes. Put the rolls on a plate or in a basket. Set out some butter. Don't worry about the dishes in your sink. Jill |
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jmcquown wrote:
> laurie wrote: >> "jmcquown" > wrote in message >> ... >>>> Relax.... I'd do a simple steamed broccoli or steamed califlower >>>> florets as >>> a side dish. Or perhaps fresh green beans. No casseroles, none of >>> that "I >>> think I have to fuss in the kitchen all day" stuff. That so >>> irritates me about holiday cooking. Nothing fancy, no fancy sauces >>> required unless you want to; just vegetables with butter, salt & >>> pepper. I often wonder why everyone thinks holiday dishes have to >>> be so flamboyant. Prime rib itself is very nice; simplicity should >>> accompany it. >>> >>> Jill >> If I steam ahead and re-heat, will they get wilted or soggy? My >> kitchen isn't huge and I want to cut down on un-needed dishes in the >> sink and on the stovetop. >> >> laurie > > My kitchen is a matchbox. You should let the prime rib roast set for about > 10-15 minutes (tented under foil) on a board next to the stove before you > slice it. Steam the veggies on the stovetop while that's happening. Maybe > heat some pre-bought dinner rolls in the already hot oven at the same time. > Slice the roast and place on a serving platter. Spoon the steamed veggies > into serving dishes. Put the rolls on a plate or in a basket. Set out some > butter. Don't worry about the dishes in your sink. > > Jill > > About the tented with foil thing: I've always done this. But I was reading "Heat" by Bill Buford and he describes Mario Batali telling him that "only an idiot would use foil on cooling meat". Does anyone have any idea why this would be bad? Just curious. -- Ignorance isn't just bliss. It's freaking orgasmic ecstasy - The Dresden Files |
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> About the tented with foil thing: > > I've always done this. But I was reading "Heat" by Bill Buford and he > describes Mario Batali telling him that "only an idiot would use foil on > cooling meat". Does anyone have any idea why this would be bad? Just > curious. Ravenlynne, I think tenting is a 50/50 proposition. Tented meat will continue to cook rather than cool. Some claim tented meat may rise an additional 10 degrees in 10 or 15 minutes. Untented will cook some but cool faster. It probably matters most how close to doneness (temp) it reads, out of the oven, whether to tent or not, so it doesnt accidently overcook. Andy |
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jmcquown wrote:
> > Relax.... I'd do a simple steamed broccoli or steamed califlower florets as > a side dish. Or perhaps fresh green beans. No casseroles, none of that "I > think I have to fuss in the kitchen all day" stuff. That so irritates me > about holiday cooking. Nothing fancy, no fancy sauces required unless you > want to; just vegetables with butter, salt & pepper. I often wonder why > everyone thinks holiday dishes have to be so flamboyant. Prime rib itself > is very nice; simplicity should accompany it. Right you are Jill. A nice prime rib is a treat on its own. A nice big one like that should yield lots of juices to make lots of great gravy. Personally. I would prefer roast potatoes to mashed, and they are less last minute work. Yorkshire pudding is always nice with roast beef. Have a few vegetables on the side and some nice fresh bread or rolls and you have a great dinner ready to go. As for condiments, some people like horseradish with roast beef. I have always preferred chilli sauce. |
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On Thu, 7 Dec 2006 05:33:06 -0600, "jmcquown" >
wrote: > I often wonder why >everyone thinks holiday dishes have to be so flamboyant. Me, I am going rather simple this year. I feel like having something homey...hence I am fixing braised shortribs...with buttered noodles. I can do those way ahead of time, and freeze them and then reheat them the day we eat. They are even better then.. For one of the sides I am fixing these carrots, which would also be lovely with the prime rib, as well as very easy: http://recipes.egullet.org/recipes/r879.html Christine |
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"laurie" > wrote in message news:GcMdh.3263$ne3.923@trndny03... > 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 Creamed Spinach a la Lawry's 2 pkgs. (10 oz. each) frozen chopped spinach, thawed 4 slices bacon 1 small onion, minced 2 cloves garlic, minced 2 tablespoons flour 1 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper, or to taste 2 cups milk Drain spinach well and squeeze out excess moisture with hands; chop finely and set aside. Fry bacon in heavy skillet until crisp; remove, drain and chop. Sauté onion and garlic in bacon drippings; add flour, Seasoned Salt and pepper and blend thoroughly. Slowly add milk, stirring constantly until thickened. Add spinach and bacon; heat. Makes 4 to 6 servings. Don't forget Lawry's Whipped Cream Horseradish 1 cup whipping cream 1/4 teaspoon Lawry's Seasoned Salt 2 tablespoons prepared horseradish, well drained or 4 tablespoons finely grated fresh horseradish root Dash Tabasco sauce Whip cream until stiff peaks form. Fold in Seasoned Salt, horseradish and Tabasco until well mixed. Makes 6 servings. Dimitri |
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so great) words of knowledge: > 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 > > > A couple of "old time" favorites a Peas & baby pearl onions BirdsEye has them frozen. A couple of minutes in the microwave and you are all set (even comes in a cardboard serving dish). Creamed onions Again, BirdsEye has them frozen in a cardboard serving dish. The serving dishes aren't really suitable for company, but the food is quite good, easy to prepare and quick. |
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"Dave Smith" > wrote in message ... > jmcquown wrote: > > > > > Relax.... I'd do a simple steamed broccoli or steamed califlower florets as > > a side dish. Or perhaps fresh green beans. No casseroles, none of that "I > > think I have to fuss in the kitchen all day" stuff. That so irritates me > > about holiday cooking. Nothing fancy, no fancy sauces required unless you > > want to; just vegetables with butter, salt & pepper. I often wonder why > > everyone thinks holiday dishes have to be so flamboyant. Prime rib itself > > is very nice; simplicity should accompany it. > > Right you are Jill. A nice prime rib is a treat on its own. A > nice big one like that should yield lots of juices to make lots > of great gravy. Personally. I would prefer roast potatoes to > mashed, and they are less last minute work. Yorkshire pudding is > always nice with roast beef. Have a few vegetables on the side > and some nice fresh bread or rolls and you have a great dinner > ready to go. > As for condiments, some people like horseradish with roast beef. > I have always preferred chilli sauce. ============= Rather than a thick gravy, I make an ajus with the prime rib. |
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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! Assuming a simple salad and bread n' butter all the meat n' potatoes folks will love it as is... anything else just steals room on their plate. I'd plan on having lots of gravy is all. And if you really gotta then a side of ordinary veggies ... try your hand at orange glazed candied carrots w/pearl onions. Sheldon |
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laurie wrote:
> "Jude" > wrote in message > oups.com... > > laurie wrote: > > > > 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 > > Roasted potatoes, carrots and onion seem to be the way to go. I did have a > tomato casserole on my "list" but wasn't sure if it would "go" with the rib. > You think it would? I will definitely do a salad. Thanks. > > laurie > > > > I think a tomato casserole would go nicely with this , add a lttle hearty veg to the meal!! |
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laurie wrote:
> >>>> as side dishes. I LOVE to cook for family but tend >>> >>>> >> 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) >> >> -- >> .:Heather:. > > I'm making prime rib and yorkshire pudding and you're bringing > CHIPS???????????? How about some shrimp cocktail instead????? <smile> > > laurie > > dude! the chips are for you and me after the guests leave!!! but i'm amiable, if you don't want chips I can bring ice. or if you want to be really picky then I'll just stay home and think bad things about you and maybe cry and eat my chips all alone (unless you pick ice, then I'm stuck with a bag of ice) -- ..:Heather:. www.velvet-c.com I thought I was driving by Gettysburg once but it ends up I was just driving by your mom's house. |
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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. > > 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 > There are a number of vegetable casseroles you can make ahead. My family would like the broccoli-cheese thing or asparagus. Some winter squash (savory, not sweet) would be popular. They also would expect Yorkshire pudding with roast beef. Lots of little side dishes of things like olives, pickles, chutney, horseradish sauce, spiced apple rings (bottled), spiced applesauce, etc. would disguise the lack of more vegetables, and all of those can be bought ready to serve. This is delicious and can be made ahead. It's something I have made for years, but it's also in the RFC Cookbook: 8 large carrots cut into strips or 1 lb. mini carrots 2 Tbsp horseradish 2 Tbsp. grated onion 1/2 c. mayonnaise 1 tsp, salt 1/4 tsp blackpepper buttered cracker crumbs or bread crumbs Cook the carrots in salted water until just tender. Drain and place in an 8 inch square baking dish. Mix onion, horseradish, mayonnaise, salt and pepper and pour over carots. Sprinkle the top with crumbs. Bake 20 minutes at 350deg. Serves 6-8. Can be doubled easily. gloria p |
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> About the tented with foil thing: > > I've always done this. But I was reading "Heat" by Bill Buford and he > describes Mario Batali telling him that "only an idiot would use foil on > cooling meat". Does anyone have any idea why this would be bad? Just > curious. > Apparently, roast beef should be 'dry' cooked, by tenting in foil it steams, and so the crusty outside goes soggy. this was discussed on UKTV Food, they said you should leave the meat to rest for a LOT LONGER than most people do, (for as long as it cooks in most cases), the ambient temperature of the kitchen will keep the meat watm for at least 1/2 an hour. If it's colder, use the oven door as a shelf (How do you cook the yorkshire puds and the roast potatoes!) or the top oven (I don't have one!) Anyway in an ideal world with a hot kitchen, the meat should be untented, and sit for at least an hour!!!! Sarah |
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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! This is so good with beef: I made this to go with our Thanksgiving prime rib-also made a horseradish sauce for the beef. We had candied carrots and steamed broccoli. Plenty of color- Hope this helps. Mushroom Casserole 1 large onion, sliced thin 2-3 Tbsp unsalted butter 1 pound mushrooms, sliced (use fresh button mushrooms) 1 Tbsp all-purpose flour a little salt and pepper 1/2 cup heavy cream 1/2 cup sour cream about 1/4-1/2 cup grated fresh parmesan cheese (make sure to use fresh) 2 Tbsp melted butter Mix the sour cream and heavy cream together, set aside. Saute the onion in the 2-3 Tbsp butter about 7 minutes. Add the mushrooms and saute about 7 minutes. Blend flour, salt and pepper with the mushroom mixture in the skillet, then gradually add the heavy cream and sour cream, mix well. Pour into a baking dish (about a 1 quart size). Top with the grated parmesan cheese then drizzle with the melted butter. Bake 350 for about 20 minutes or until the cheese has melted and the mushrooms are heated through. Jan -- > > laurie |
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Sarah wrote: > > > > About the tented with foil thing: > > > > I've always done this. But I was reading "Heat" by Bill Buford and he > > describes Mario Batali telling him that "only an idiot would use foil on > > cooling meat". Does anyone have any idea why this would be bad? Just > > curious. > > > Apparently, roast beef should be 'dry' cooked, by tenting in foil it steams, > and so the crusty outside goes soggy. Nothing steams and nothing goes soggy (roast meat is not a loaf of bread). The tent slows the rate of cooling so juices can more readily be reabsorbed rather than they drip into the pan, and the tent increases humidity so the meat surface does not become tough... humidity ain't steam, were it we'd all be dead... no steam is produced, not inside the oven, not outside the oven, no steam is created from tenting. I've watched Mario Bertali's shows enough to learn he's about the dumbest embarrassment to humanity of all foodtv personalities, he's your typical ignorant dago pasta bender, can barely speak without constantly stumbling over his own greasy WOP tongue... Mario Buffooni has a serious speech impediment or he's sucking some thing. Sheldon |
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A favorite at my house...
Peas with Walnuts: 3 TBL unsalted butter 1/2 cup chopped walnuts 1/2 to 1 teaspoon salt 1lb. frozen petite green peas 1 teaspoon sugar Freshly ground pepper Directions: Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Saute walnuts 1-2 minutes, until fragrant and lightly toasted. Add 1/2 teaspoon of salt. Add peas and sugar. Toss or stir to coat. Saute peas in the butter and walnut mixture until heated through but still bright green. Add fresh pepper. Adjust seasoning with remaining 1/2 teaspoon salt to taste (add more sugar if you like peas a bit sweeter). Serve immediately. Enjoy, Steve |
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