What goes with lamb and standing rib roast?

[linazelle]

I think I'll do mashed potatoes.

Dessert: German chocolate cake, apple pie, haagen daz and ben and jerry's.

But what about veggies? I'd appreciate suggestions.

[The empressof all]

1. I'm doing a Rib Roast

I'll be having sides of Brussel Sprouts (roasted), Asparagus (roasted as well) and a salad of mixed greens, pears, gorgonzola, and sweetened pecans (with a light orange vinaigrette). Of course there will be a large bowl of sauteed mushrooms as well.

[linazelle]

6. The roasted asparagus sounds yummy and so does the salad

How do you make the vinaigrette? How do you roast the asparagus?

[The empressof all]

7. Both are super easy

I lay the asparagus on a cookie sheet and drizzle with olive oil and salt and pepper. Roast at 375 until it is done to your liking. We like ours still a little crunchy.


As for the orange vinaigrette. I use a basic vinaigrette and add some orange rind to it. I let it sit for an hour or so in the fridge to let the flavors meld.

[babylonsister]

2. Mint jelly (lamb) and horseradish (roast).

I'm making mashed and peas with my rib roast, since that's all hubby wants. Will also make a salad and a yam casserole for myself. As usual, he's working every day from now on until after January.x(

[catnhatnh]

3. Me, I do!!!

And I promise not to molest the lamb (Y'all better hide moo-cow...)

[Tab]

4. I like wild rice for that kind of stuff

Particularly one with spices added. Although I grew up on Uncle Ben's wild rice, I don't use it now - it's too - um, commercial. My favorite now is Carolina Long Grain and Wild Rice - just 20 mins on a stove.



http://www.carolinarice.com/carolinarice/product.cfm?productid=10614

[mike_c]

5. polenta....

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[Rhiannon12866]

8. I'd choose broccolini for the veggie.

I brought it to a holiday dinner with friends, once, and it was a hit, even though these folks aren't big on any veggies, except the occasional corn or peas... And it's lighter and less labor intensive than broccoli, which happens to be my favorite, because it doesn't require all the peeling that broccoli does. I've found it in the produce section of my local chain supermarkets and prepare it simply, just steaming it in the microwave in a little salted water, and serve it with a little butter.:9

Also, did you ever consider either Yorkshire pudding or popovers with beef? I love mashed potatoes, with gravy, but you can use it on the pudding, as well.:shrug: