Need a recipe for a Side dish for Christmas dinner?

Question

I need a recipe for something that I can take to my dad's Christmas dinner. They are preparing Cornish Game hens (no idea where my step-ma got the idea) Green Beans, Rice, Biscuits, and Cranberry Sauce.....SO I need a recipe that will go with the other dishes AND that I can make at my house and will still taste good once i bring it to their house later in the day...
the recipe doesn't need to be simple...but Nothing that requires expensive ingredients...

please don't just post a link to a recipe website and suggest I look there.....I already know all the cooking websites...I'm just looking for ideas...

thanks for the stained glass recipe...but i forgot to mention I am already bringing an actual cake to the dinner also. I'm making a "present" cake...decorated with Fondant to look like a Christmas present...

Answer 1

This may sound a little silly but it has been a family tradition for years in my family. It's called Cinnamon pears, you bring water, sugar, vinegar, Cinnamon sticks and red hot candies (the little hard candies) to a boil, just go by taste for everything. You let that cool and pour over canned pear half's. You can add a little red food coloring to make it more bright. Let sit in the refrigerator covered, the longer the better. Then to serve, place a pear half on a piece of leaf lettuce, put a small spoonful of miracle whip in the hole where the seeds were and sprinkle with a little cheddar cheese. I know it may sound really weird, but don't knock it until you try it because it is one of my families faves. Plus it also looks very festive.

Answer 2

Have you ever tried Quinoa? It is a grain, and you cook it like rice. I love it! It has an awesome nutty flavour. Cook it with some diced onions, celery, maybe some red pepper, simmer in chicken broth....Voila a very healthy side dish that tastes great! The other thing to is that alot of people don't know what it is so they will be intrigued that you are making something so different. How about some sauteed swiss chard, or Bok Choy, or put them together with garlic and olive oil. Very Healthy, and Tastes Great. Well, I hope this helps.....Have a Great Holiday Season.

Answer 3

Here is a simple but good side dish.

Corn Casserole

2 cans cream corn (15 oz)
3 eggs
1 stick butter
1/2 cup milk
1/3 cup sugar
3 tbsp self -rising flour

Pre- heat oven to 350. Melt butter. Mix everything together. Pour into a 9 x13 baking dish. Cook for 30 minutes or until golden on top and set.

Answer 4

STAINED GLASS CAKE

Prepare 1 (3 ounce) package each of orange, cherry and lime flavored Jello. Dissolve each flavor in 1 1/2 cups boiling water. Put each flavor in a separate 8 inch square pan or dish. Chill until firm. Cut into 1/2 inch cubes. Dissolve 1 (3 ounce) package of lemon Jello in 1 cup boiling water. Add 1/2 cup pineapple juice. Chill until it is slightly thickened. Blend in 1 carton (12 ounce) of Cool Whip. Fold in the Jello cubes. Line a springform pan with lady fingers. Put mixture in pan. Cool in refrigerator overnight. Run spatula around sides of pan. Gently remove sides.
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Answer 5

1 quart chicken stock
1 cup water
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
1 small onion, chopped
2 cloves garlic, grated or chopped
2 cups Arborio rice
1 cup dry white wine
1 (10-ounce) box cooked frozen butternut squash
Nutmeg, grated, to taste
2 tablespoons butter
7 or 8 leaves fresh sage, slivered
1 cup grated Parmigiano Reggiano


Bring 1 quart stock plus 1 cup water to a simmer in a sauce pot then reduce heat to low.
Heat a medium skillet over medium to medium-high heat with olive oil. When oil ripples, add the onions and garlic and soften 2 to 3 minutes. Add rice and toast 2 to 3 minutes more. Add wine and cook it out completely, stirring occasionally, 2 to 3 minutes. Ladle in stock in intervals, a couple of ladles at a time. Allow liquids to evaporate each time. Risotto will cook 18 minutes, total, from the first addition of liquid. Defrost the squash in your microwave in a dish to collect any liquids and stir in squash the last 3 minutes of cook time, season with nutmeg, salt and pepper to taste. In the last minute of cooking time, stir in butter in small pieces, sage leaves and cheese, serve.

Answer 6

how about a nice 7-layer salad

iceberg lettuce washed and torn in bite size pieces
frozen peas (thawed of course)
shredded carrots
shredded cheddar cheese
bacon( small pieces)
hard boiled eggs(diced)
sliced red onion
and I like to add a bit of parmesan cheese (optional)
sauce: miracle whip, milk, and sugar mix to the consistency you like and the sweetness
layer in glass dish with sauce on the top and when ready to eat then mix

don't make it to early!!

Answer 7

Will depend on on the context really. Which is better as a snack - fruits personally. 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 8

Bake cauliflower with cream, smoked Gouda or Gruyere and a good grating of nutmeg - very yummy

Answer 9

I'm not a huge cook but at our thanksgiving dinner my sister-in-law made fried asparagus and that was good...maybe look up that receipe online.

Answer 10

corn casserole
creamed spinach
candied yams
sweet potato casserole
garlic & butter red roasted potatoes
butter roasted broccoli & carrots