On the Side
04/03/2012
I'm hosting Easter dinner at my house this weekend. My menu is planned, but the shopping isn't finished quite yet. While the featured "star" of my meal will be a spiral ham (glazed with a mustard sauce with vermouth and thyme, á là Cooks Illustrated), I will also be serving several side dishes (and dessert, of course!).
Which brings us to Carole's topic for us this week. . . Ten Favorite Side Dishes to Serve at a Family Dinner.
This is actually harder for me than it sounds. . . because I tend to either make up my sides, or just skim through my favorite cookbooks for quick inspiration.
Let's see...
With HAM. . . I like (1) scalloped potatoes and (2) roasted asparagus.
With TURKEY . . . I like (3) dressing, (4) sweet potatoes and (5) cranberry sauce.
With LAMB . . . I like (6) wild rice with Kalamata olives and feta cheese.
With STEAK . . . I like (7) roasted potatoes and (8) sauteed mushrooms.
With ROAST BEEF . . . I like (9) roasted carrots and turnips and (10) mashed potatoes.
What do YOU like to serve on the side . . . at your family dinners?
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I've never met a veggie I didn't like.
Posted by: margene | 04/03/2012 at 08:43 AM
They all sound delish, but I'm particularly taken with the wild rice with kalamatas and feta! Yum! One of my family's favorites is roasted root vegetables with a maple syrup and balsamic dressing.
Posted by: Sharon R | 04/03/2012 at 10:01 AM
Your list sounds yummy! :)
I've got a recipe called Fancy Green Beans by Paula Deen that takes a bit of time to make but is SOOO worth it.
Posted by: Marilyn | 04/03/2012 at 10:15 AM
Ditto on the wild rice recipe.
I'm hooked on the rosemary potatoes lately - easy and delish!
Posted by: Chiko | 04/03/2012 at 11:05 AM
I love the way you approached this topic and matched your side dishes to your main course. And now I want lamb.
Posted by: Carole | 04/03/2012 at 02:23 PM
Oh potato, potato, potato...how I love thee. In all those arrangements. That picture at the top looks pretty delicious as well!
Posted by: Patty | 04/03/2012 at 05:45 PM
Making me hungry!!!!
Posted by: sara | 04/03/2012 at 10:44 PM
triple ditto on the wild rice - do you dress it with anything? ...and now I'm curious, what if I were serving grilled fish for my main. suggestions?
Posted by: Mary | 04/04/2012 at 06:15 PM