N(ot really) BR: Sick of side dishes

tmadden · October 2012

G's bday is next week and we are having a very small family gathering. We are doing turkey sandwiches and meatballs, and cake, but what else??? I am sick of every side dish I usually make and can't think of a single thing. Thoughts? Ideas? Help!

tsaw2000 · October 2012

we did mac & chz. & it seemed to be a hit!

amyc216 · October 2012

Maybe cole slaw or a macaroni or pasta salad?

pennysuedog · October 2012

D'amico and son's pasta salad (amazing!)

https://bearcountrykitchen.blogspot.com/2008/11/damico-sons-turkey-with-dried-cherries.html

I substitute the cherries for craisins and I use chicken instead of turkey. It is always a big hit at my parties. (it turns out too if you don't have champagne vinegar and have to use white vinegar)

missyishere · October 2012

I love making pasta salad, because it's so easy to throw together. Plus, people can get their veggies in for the day.

blu-eyedwife · October 2012

I would do a green salad and something with fruit (fruit pizza, fruit salad, etc.)

Talk to me about those meatballs - are they swedish meatballs? bbq meatballs? grape jelly meatballs? or your classic Italian meatballs?

cantalopes24 · October 2012

My friend always makes a really yummy veggie "pizza". Its just rolled out crescent dough that you bake then when it's cool you spread cream cheese on it and sprinkle chopped peppers, broccoli, cauliflower, whatever veggies you like. It's always a hit. If you're doing meatballs you could try cooking them in a spicy tomato jelly for something different. This is a favorite of mine and you could leave out the sausage and people could eat the meatballs over it. I would use the kidney beans instead of the lima beans.

https://www.justapinch.com/recipes/salad/pasta-salad/portuguese-jag-rice.html

KrisM86 · October 2012

Spinach and artichoke dip

Pasta salad (I add chopped onion, peppers, and olives to the pasta and toss with mayo, a little cider vinegar, lots of garlic-herb seasoning, a little salt and pepper - yummy and easy!)

Fruit/veggie trays

Potato salad

Cheddar stuffed jalapenos - here's the recipe I use: https://allrecipes.com/recipe/cheese-stuffed-jalapenos/detail.aspx?prop24=RD_RelatedRecipes

tmadden · October 2012

Thanks, all! I'm leaning toward the veggie pizza idea for sure and we'll see what else.

Blu-Eyed: Just standard Grandma's meatballs - onion, cracker, hamburger, salt, egg, milk, pepper combo and the sauce is ketchup, white vinegar, brown sugar, worstershire sauce (can't spell), chili powder and water

blu-eyedwife · October 2012

Okay, so with that meatball dish, another good side might be something like rolls/bread with a dip of some kind - spinach, veggie or spinach artichoke. And some cheese would work well also.

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