"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
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> On Sat 25 Oct 2008 07:34:00p, MayQueen told us...
>
>> Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>>> A friend of mine is having a casual dinner for family and a few
>>> friends. There will bea bout 15 people. She is serving beef shish
>>> kabob and rice pilaf. Appetizers and desserts are already taken care
>>> of. I've agreen to provide another side dish, but haven't decided what
>>> to take. AFAIK, most of the people there will eat most things and no
>>> allergies are involved.
>>>
>>> Oh, it can be something I can either make ahead and take or something I
>>> cook at her house. Either is accepetable.
>>>
>>> Suggestions?
>>>
>>> TIA
>>>
>> Since it is a casual dinner something simple sounds like it would work.
>> Actually with shish kabob and rice pilaf a salad would be good. Or
>> maybe something like asparagus with browned butter, broccoli or steamed
>> zucchini with parmesan cheese on top.
>>
>
> Those all sound good! I forgot to mention, I think there will be a salad.
> Now I'm leaning toward asparagus. I do love it with browned butter.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright


First thought was Green Beans Almandine (but NOT with Frenched beans!). But
if you're thinking asparagus, how about roasted or grilled? Those methods
really bring out the flavor of the asparagus.