What side dishes would compliment this Christmas Dinner?

Question

I have decided on the stuffed crown roast of pork as my main dish for our Christmas Dinner. I am also cooking rebaked potatoes. What other nice side dishes can help this Christmas dinner a smash hit with all my 7 kids( ages 24 years to 18 months? They don't care for things that they have no clue on what it is, so exotic and unusual are out of the question. Roasted veggies sound ok, but we have those often. I just want to do something different with different types of vegetables (normal everyday vegetables). And most of all vegetables m\y kids will recognize.

Answer 1

These recipes would all work well with your pork and potatoes!

Fattoush Salad-- http://www.recipezaar.com/218542
Broccoli Quiche-- http://www.recipezaar.com/26886
Veggie Quiche Cups-- http://www.recipezaar.com/234479
Baked Assorted Veggies-- http://www.recipezaar.com/24742
Sweet Corn on the Cob-- http://www.recipezaar.com/121897

Merry Christmas and Happy Eating!

Answer 2

Carrots go well with pork, so I'd cook them in the same pan as the pork. Applesauce also goes very well with pork. I make mine using the red cinnamon imperial candies instead of ground cinnamon. Just add in the red hots when the apples are basically done and stir...often times I don't have to use any additional sugar (depends on the type of apples used). A nice spinach salad with celery seed dressing would be good with this also, yet different than a lettuce salad.

Enjoy your Christmas dinner with your family.

Answer 3

I love lamb and I love it a lot of ways - try not to get to caught up in the rosemary idea, as I am sure you know that there are a lot of great ways to do lamb without it. I usually crush the rosemary first, with a mortar and pestle, but you can also chop it first with a knife until it's very fine. Use a bit less of it though, as chopping it produces more of the essence. This is a really simple broiler recipe that has yet to fail me, in the winter months when I don't want to grill in the snow (I do occasionally do this! lol!) I love the mix of lemon, garlic and rosemary... Garlic Rosemary Lamb Chops 1 teaspoon finely chopped lemon zest 1 garlic clove, minced and mashed to a paste with 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 1/2 teaspoons chopped fresh rosemary or 1/2 teaspoon crumbled dried 1 tablespoon olive oil four 1 1/4-inch-thick loin lamb chops (about 1 pound total) Preheat the broiler. In a small bowl stir together the zest, the garlic paste, the rosemary, the oil, and pepper to taste, rub the lamb chops with the marinade, and let them marinate on a plate for 20 minutes. Broil the lamb chops on the rack of a broiler pan about 4 inches from the heat for 4 to 5 minutes on each side for medium-rare meat. But here is another one that I love - I have only tried this once, but it was quite good...Fresh mint is key here... Lamb Chops with Yogurt Mint Sauce 1/2 cup fresh mint leaves, finely chopped 1/2 cup plain yogurt 1 garlic clove, minced 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice 6 (1-inch-thick) rib lamb chops 1 tablespoon olive oil Preparation Stir together mint, yogurt, garlic, lemon juice, and salt and pepper to taste. Pat half of lamb chops dry and season with salt and pepper. Heat oil in a 10-inch heavy skillet (preferably cast-iron) over moderately high heat until hot but not smoking, then sauté chops, turning once, 6 minutes for medium-rare. Transfer chops to a plate and keep warm, covered with foil. Dry, season, and sauté remaining chops in same manner. Serve topped with yogurt-mint sauce. I would serve either with some orzo or wild rice - a nice risotto would work too. Or if you prefer potatoes, I would keep them simple - roasted, skin on and quartered, with some kosher salt - toss with some fresh parsley before serving. For a veggie, I would do something that's freshest at the store - it's easy to say one, but you have to go to the store and see what looks the best. I would recommend some green beans, or asparagus first - both pair well with lamb. Otherwise, have you had broccollini yet? I love that stuff - it's a cross between broccoli and kale. I like it just simply steamed. I hope that helps a little!

Answer 4

Cooked apples

Place peeled, quartered sliced appels until tender, add sugar, for desired sweetness, cinnamon, and a bit of nutmeg, and a dash of salt. Apples really do compliment a pork dish, and kids will love the sweet taste.

Answer 5

CRANBERRY APPLE CASSEROLE

1 cup whole cranberries
1 1/2 cups chopped apples, unpeeled
3/4 cup sugar
1/2 cup chopped nuts
1/2 cup brown sugar
1 stick butter
1/2 cup oatmeal
2/3 cup flour

Combine cranberries, apples and sugar in an ovenproof baking dish. Mix nuts, sugar, butter and oatmeal with flour and pat into dish (mixture will be like a moist paste. Add a tablespoon of water, if needed.)
Bake at 350F for 45 minutes or until done.

Answer 6

heres a casserole all kids of all ages seem to love

1 15 ounce can corn
1 14 ounce cream style corn
1 8 ounce pkg cornmuffin mix (like jiffy!)
1 cup sour cream
1 stick butter (melted)
1 1/2 cups cheese

preheat oven to 350
mix everything except cheese in a bowl...pour into greased casserole...cook for 45 minutes...take out..add cheese and return for 5-10 minutes...(till cheese is melted)...enjoy!!!!!

Answer 7

Green beans with pancetta (or bacon), shallots and pine nuts.

Blanche the beans and then throw in an ice water bath so they stay pretty and green.

chopped up the pancetta fine; saute it in a little olive oil until it is crisp. Drain on paper towels.

Saute the shallots and pine nuts in the leftover fat. Put the green beans back in and toss to coat. Add the pancetta; season with salt and pepper and serve.

Answer 8

Will depend on on the context really. Which is better as a snack - fresh fruit to me. It's tastier and gives you that little bit of sweetness. Which can be better as a snack if you are trying hard to minimize back on sugar and lose weight vegetables

Answer 9

Pickled baby beets, tray of raw veggies and dip, creamed green peas and baby red potatoes.

One of our favs:
Creamy Corn
Soften 8 oz brick of light cream cheese in microwave, mix in 1 tsp garlic powder, 1 tsp onion powder and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Mix in frozen whole kernel corn and heat until steamy hot.

Answer 10

yum ur dinner sounds good.

Core hole apples and stuff with stuffing. Bake with a pat of butter on top- and you can go ahead and spice up the stuffing with nutmeggy type spices.

Whole roasted sweet potato, split open with butter YUM

Big plate of bruschetta or Caprese salad

Macaroni and cheese with breadcrumb crispy topping.

Bubble and Squeak

Champ (mashed potato with leek, green onions and butter)

Potato pancakes

I dunno!!! that's all i can think of!