Needed: Recipes for side dishes that can be prepared ahead and heated/reheated on day of dinner. .

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mistral

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We are having a 22lb beef rib roast for Christmas dinner.

I am looking for some different side dishes to prepare in advance of the day, so the day might be a little more relaxed: can be just about anything, just want some different stuff to test out and try. We are not so traditional at Christmas Dinner so just about anything would go. And since we are trying out new stuff, these can be smaller recipes as well (more to taste), as long as they can be prepared in advance.

Thanks!

 
This is good! Creamed spinach

CAn make a day ahead and reheat

Lawrey's Creamed spinach: This makes about 4 1/2 cups creamed spinach.

base

1/2 pound smoked bacon, finely chopped
1 bunch (about 10 small) green onions, finely chopped
1 onion, finely chopped
1 tablespoon chopped garlic
1 teaspoon salt
3/4 teaspoon pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons butter

1. In a large skillet, cook the chopped bacon over medium-high heat until browned and crisp, stirring frequently, about 15 minutes.
2. To the pan, stir in the green onion, onion, chopped garlic, salt and pepper and simmer, stirring frequently, until the vegetables are tender, 10 to 12 minutes. Remove from heat.

3. Stir in the butter, then puree the mixture in a blender. (The base can be made ahead of time to this point and covered and refrigerated. Reheat before using.)

Spinach base

1/4 cup plus 2 tablespoons flour
1 1/2 cups milk
3/4 cup half and half
2 pounds spinach, cleaned and chopped

1. Heat the spinach base in a large skillet over medium heat until warm. Gradually whisk in the flour until fully incorporated. Cook over medium heat for 10 minutes to cook out the flour taste, stirring frequently.

2. While the base is heating, scald the milk in a medium saucepan. Remove from heat but keep warm on the stove.

3. When the flour is cooked, whisk in the hot milk and half and half, mixing thoroughly. Bring the mixture to a boil over high heat. Reduce the heat to a simmer and continue to cook, stirring frequently, until the mixture is thickened to a cream sauce consistency, about 5 minutes.

4. Stir in the spinach, a little at a time, until all is added. Continue to cook until the creamed spinach begins to bubble, about 10 minutes.
5. Remove from heat and serve immediately.

 
Corn Casserole

Corn Casserole


SERVES 4-6 (change servings and units)

Ingredients
2 eggs, beaten
1 (14 ounce) can whole kernel corn, do not drain
1 (14 ounce) can cream-style corn
1/4 cup butter or margarine, melted
1 (8 1/2 ounce) box Jiffy cornbread mix
Directions
1 Mix first 3 ingredients together.
2 Add: margarine and Jiffy corn bread mix, Pour into well greased 8x8 casserole dish.
3 Bake for 1 hour at 375 degrees.

 
You know what--I just had this exact same casserole two weeks ago. . .

and it was down right delicious. I forgot about it, and it was like a sweet corn pudding. This goes on the list too.

 
Hi Mistral, how many people are you making the rib roast for? Are you looking for

casserole type dishes or dishes that are plated ahead? I will put my thinking cap on.

 
What about the sausage stuffed pears in T&T? It was originally a brunch dish, but would be nice here

 
Joe, I made this over the weekend. yum. I added some diced proscuitto

because I needed to use it up. very nice.

 
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