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

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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.

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.250...
>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?

I've had dinners almost exactly like that, but I didn't serve any side
dishes because the beef kabobs were already loaded with veggies.
If the planned desserts aren't fruity, I might make a fresh fruit salad with
whatever fruits are in season. A mixed cabbage slaw with a vinegar-based
dressing would be nice also.
We had a wonderful succotash made with corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and lima
beans recently at a restaurant we hadn't been to in a while, and this recipe
I saw on the Victory Garden today might be good as well.
http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/victorygarde...succotash.html
There are a lot of good side dish recipes on that site.

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!

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On Sat 25 Oct 2008 07:35:56p, dejablues told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.250...
>>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?
>
> I've had dinners almost exactly like that, but I didn't serve any side
> dishes because the beef kabobs were already loaded with veggies.
> If the planned desserts aren't fruity, I might make a fresh fruit salad
> with whatever fruits are in season. A mixed cabbage slaw with a
> vinegar-based dressing would be nice also.
> We had a wonderful succotash made with corn, tomatoes, zucchini, and
> lima beans recently at a restaurant we hadn't been to in a while, and
> this recipe I saw on the Victory Garden today might be good as well.
> http://www.pbs.org/wgbh/victorygarde...succotash.html
> There are a lot of good side dish recipes on that site.

Actually, the two desserts I know of will be fruity, a Key Lime Cake and a
Blackberry Pie, so that kind of rules out a fruit salad. The slaw sounds
good, but that recipe for succotash looks fabulous! I think that would be
a great choice.

Thanks!

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On Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:13:38 GMT, 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?

fatoush

Tara

On Sat 25 Oct 2008 08:04:27p, Tara told us...

> On Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:13:38 GMT, 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?
>
> fatoush
>
> Tara
>

I confess, I don't know what it is. But I'm going to google it. <g>

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On Sat 25 Oct 2008 08:04:27p, Tara told us...

> On Sun, 26 Oct 2008 02:13:38 GMT, 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?
>
> fatoush
>
> Tara
>

Ah, Lebanese bread salad. Sounds delicious! There will be a large
vegetable salad at the dinner (which I failed to mention), but I'm going to
make fattoush for myself in the very near future. I love the idea.

Thanks, Tara!

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.250...
> 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.

In article 0>,
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

Steamed mushrooms with a butter sauce generally go over well?
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On Sat 25 Oct 2008 11:28:21p, Omelet told us...

> In article 0>,
> 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
>
> Steamed mushrooms with a butter sauce generally go over well?

Another great idea, Om, and would set off the pilaf well.

Thanks!

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In article 7>,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:

> On Sat 25 Oct 2008 11:28:21p, Omelet told us...
>
> > In article 0>,
> > 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
> >
> > Steamed mushrooms with a butter sauce generally go over well?
>
> Another great idea, Om, and would set off the pilaf well.
>
> Thanks!

Cheers!
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On Sun 26 Oct 2008 06:17:53a, Michael "Dog3" told us...

> Wayne Boatwright >
> 5.250: in
> rec.food.cooking
>
>> 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?
>
> I'm thinking something fall-ish. You probably don't get much of a
> seasonal change in you area but it's still a season Since it's a
> pilaf main course why not do a squash side dish? Maybe a saute' of
> yellow or mixed squash or a squash casserole. Just a thought.
>
> Michael
>

Another good choice, Michael, thanks! I have a growing list. Now I just
have to make up my mind. <g>

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"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.250...
>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
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright


Take any fresh or frozen vegetable like green beans Baby trees, (broccoli)
Brussels sprouts and:

1. Blanch & Shock in ice water.
2. Make a "Brown Butter sauce"
3. Reheat the vegetables in the sauce in a sauté pan.

Dimitri

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

I'd consider bringing some green beans or cabbage cooked using one of Madhur
Jaffrey's Indian cookbook recipes. They are extremely flavorful, and not
cooked al dente, so they can easily be rewarmed.

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.

Something along the lines of the Greek tsatsiki, a version of the Indian
raita, or something else that is yoghurt-based. This could be in
addition to some other side dish you might decide to bring.

Victor

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

"Brony Banjan Damshoda"

An eggplant dish that also has tomatoes, peppers and onions. Quite easy
to make and very good. From "Classic Afghan Cookbook" ISBN 0-9669206-0-0
(highly recommended).

2 medium eggplants
2 large tomatoes
2 large green peppers
1 large onion
1tsp chopped garlic
1/4tsp black pepper
1tsp chopped jalapeno

Peel and slice eggplant the long way into 1/2" thick slices. Salt and
rest in a strainer to draw out juices ~2hr.

Slice the onion, tomatoes and peppers into 1/4" thick rings / slices.
Place the onion in the bottom of a round pot and set aside.

Lightly fry the eggplant on each side in a little oil until lightly
browned. Place half the eggplant on top of the oinions in the pot. Place
half the pepper and tomato slices on top of the eggplant in the pot.
Sprinkle half of the garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top of the
contents in the pot. Place the remaining eggplant in another layer, then
top with the remaining green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining
garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top.

Place a kitchen towel over the pot, then the lid, and fold the excess
towel over the lid. The towel absorbs the vapor and prevents it from
dripping back into the pot. Simmer over medium heat or until everything
is tender.

Yes, the recipe is correct, you do not add any liquid to the pot. All of
the liquid comes from the vegtables, particularly the tomatoes. Standard
garnish is yogurt and mint.

"Pete C." wrote:
>
> 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
>
> "Brony Banjan Damshoda"
>
> An eggplant dish that also has tomatoes, peppers and onions. Quite easy
> to make and very good. From "Classic Afghan Cookbook" ISBN 0-9669206-0-0
> (highly recommended).
>
> 2 medium eggplants
> 2 large tomatoes
> 2 large green peppers
> 1 large onion
> 1tsp chopped garlic
> 1/4tsp black pepper
> 1tsp chopped jalapeno
>
> Peel and slice eggplant the long way into 1/2" thick slices. Salt and
> rest in a strainer to draw out juices ~2hr.
>
> Slice the onion, tomatoes and peppers into 1/4" thick rings / slices.
> Place the onion in the bottom of a round pot and set aside.
>
> Lightly fry the eggplant on each side in a little oil until lightly
> browned. Place half the eggplant on top of the oinions in the pot. Place
> half the pepper and tomato slices on top of the eggplant in the pot.
> Sprinkle half of the garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top of the
> contents in the pot. Place the remaining eggplant in another layer, then
> top with the remaining green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining
> garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top.
>
> Place a kitchen towel over the pot, then the lid, and fold the excess
> towel over the lid. The towel absorbs the vapor and prevents it from
> dripping back into the pot. Simmer over medium heat or until everything
> is tender.
>
> Yes, the recipe is correct, you do not add any liquid to the pot. All of
> the liquid comes from the vegtables, particularly the tomatoes. Standard
> garnish is yogurt and mint.

Additional suggestion, do the prep up through the in pot assembly at
home, then do the final 20min simmer on site.

On Sun 26 Oct 2008 01:04:14p, Dimitri told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.250...
>>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
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
>
> Take any fresh or frozen vegetable like green beans Baby trees,
(broccoli)
> Brussels sprouts and:
>
> 1. Blanch & Shock in ice water.
> 2. Make a "Brown Butter sauce"
> 3. Reheat the vegetables in the sauce in a sauté pan.
>
> Dimitri
>
>

Thanks, Dimitri. That would be easy and delicious!

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On Sun 26 Oct 2008 03:29:13p, Victor Sack 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.
>
> Something along the lines of the Greek tsatsiki, a version of the Indian
> raita, or something else that is yoghurt-based. This could be in
> addition to some other side dish you might decide to bring.
>
> Victor
>

Nice, that would be interesting and unexpected, and I'm sure it would be
enjoyed.

Thanks!

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In article 0>,
Wayne Boatwright > wrote:


> Another good choice, Michael, thanks! I have a growing list. Now I just
> have to make up my mind. <g>

To be completely non autumn thinking, and depending upon how much coin
you are willing to spend, think artichokes. I just saw them where I shop
for $1.38 apiece. I doubt that price is nationwide.

leo

On Sun 26 Oct 2008 05:51:53p, Pete C. 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
>
> "Brony Banjan Damshoda"
>
> An eggplant dish that also has tomatoes, peppers and onions. Quite easy
> to make and very good. From "Classic Afghan Cookbook" ISBN 0-9669206-0-0
> (highly recommended).
>
> 2 medium eggplants
> 2 large tomatoes
> 2 large green peppers
> 1 large onion
> 1tsp chopped garlic
> 1/4tsp black pepper
> 1tsp chopped jalapeno
>
> Peel and slice eggplant the long way into 1/2" thick slices. Salt and
> rest in a strainer to draw out juices ~2hr.
>
> Slice the onion, tomatoes and peppers into 1/4" thick rings / slices.
> Place the onion in the bottom of a round pot and set aside.
>
> Lightly fry the eggplant on each side in a little oil until lightly
> browned. Place half the eggplant on top of the oinions in the pot. Place
> half the pepper and tomato slices on top of the eggplant in the pot.
> Sprinkle half of the garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top of the
> contents in the pot. Place the remaining eggplant in another layer, then
> top with the remaining green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining
> garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top.
>
> Place a kitchen towel over the pot, then the lid, and fold the excess
> towel over the lid. The towel absorbs the vapor and prevents it from
> dripping back into the pot. Simmer over medium heat or until everything
> is tender.
>
> Yes, the recipe is correct, you do not add any liquid to the pot. All of
> the liquid comes from the vegtables, particularly the tomatoes. Standard
> garnish is yogurt and mint.
>

Thanks, Pete. That recipe looks delicious! I've made something similar to
that a long while back, but don't think I have the recipe anymore. A good
choice.

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On Sun 26 Oct 2008 05:59:40p, Pete C. told us...

> Additional suggestion, do the prep up through the in pot assembly at
> home, then do the final 20min simmer on site.

Great idea!

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On Sun 26 Oct 2008 07:01:52p, Leonard Blaisdell told us...

> In article 0>,
> Wayne Boatwright > wrote:
>
>
>> Another good choice, Michael, thanks! I have a growing list. Now I
just
>> have to make up my mind. <g>
>
> To be completely non autumn thinking, and depending upon how much coin
> you are willing to spend, think artichokes. I just saw them where I shop
> for $1.38 apiece. I doubt that price is nationwide.
>
> leo

Leo, I love artichokes and I know the couple having the party do also, but
I'm thinking that the other guests might not want to fuss with them.
However, it reminded me that I have a baked artichoke casserole that is
quite tasty and it's simple to make. It might be a good choice.

Thanks!

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All wiyht. Rho sritched mg kegtops awound?

Wayne Boatwright wrote:
>
> On Sun 26 Oct 2008 05:51:53p, Pete C. 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
> >
> > "Brony Banjan Damshoda"
> >
> > An eggplant dish that also has tomatoes, peppers and onions. Quite easy
> > to make and very good. From "Classic Afghan Cookbook" ISBN 0-9669206-0-0
> > (highly recommended).
> >
> > 2 medium eggplants
> > 2 large tomatoes
> > 2 large green peppers
> > 1 large onion
> > 1tsp chopped garlic
> > 1/4tsp black pepper
> > 1tsp chopped jalapeno
> >
> > Peel and slice eggplant the long way into 1/2" thick slices. Salt and
> > rest in a strainer to draw out juices ~2hr.
> >
> > Slice the onion, tomatoes and peppers into 1/4" thick rings / slices.
> > Place the onion in the bottom of a round pot and set aside.
> >
> > Lightly fry the eggplant on each side in a little oil until lightly
> > browned. Place half the eggplant on top of the oinions in the pot. Place
> > half the pepper and tomato slices on top of the eggplant in the pot.
> > Sprinkle half of the garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top of the
> > contents in the pot. Place the remaining eggplant in another layer, then
> > top with the remaining green pepper and tomatoes. Sprinkle the remaining
> > garlic, jalapeno and black pepper on top.
> >
> > Place a kitchen towel over the pot, then the lid, and fold the excess
> > towel over the lid. The towel absorbs the vapor and prevents it from
> > dripping back into the pot. Simmer over medium heat or until everything
> > is tender.
> >
> > Yes, the recipe is correct, you do not add any liquid to the pot. All of
> > the liquid comes from the vegtables, particularly the tomatoes. Standard
> > garnish is yogurt and mint.
> >
>
> Thanks, Pete. That recipe looks delicious! I've made something similar to
> that a long while back, but don't think I have the recipe anymore. A good
> choice.
>

I believe I posted that recipe some time ago, so it may have been the
one you tried. At any rate it should mesh very well with kebabs and
rice.

"Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
5.247...
> On Sun 26 Oct 2008 01:04:14p, Dimitri told us...
>
>>
>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>> 5.250...
>>>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
>>>
>>> --
>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>
>>
>> Take any fresh or frozen vegetable like green beans Baby trees,
> (broccoli)
>> Brussels sprouts and:
>>
>> 1. Blanch & Shock in ice water.
>> 2. Make a "Brown Butter sauce"
>> 3. Reheat the vegetables in the sauce in a sauté pan.
>>
>> Dimitri
>>
>>
>
> Thanks, Dimitri. That would be easy and delicious!
>
> --
> Wayne Boatwright

As far as I can tell the easier the better when cooking for a group.

Dimitri

On Mon 27 Oct 2008 11:57:52a, Dimitri told us...

>
> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
> 5.247...
>> On Sun 26 Oct 2008 01:04:14p, Dimitri told us...
>>
>>>
>>> "Wayne Boatwright" > wrote in message
>>> 5.250...
>>>>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
>>>>
>>>> --
>>>> Wayne Boatwright
>>>
>>>
>>> Take any fresh or frozen vegetable like green beans Baby trees,
>> (broccoli)
>>> Brussels sprouts and:
>>>
>>> 1. Blanch & Shock in ice water.
>>> 2. Make a "Brown Butter sauce"
>>> 3. Reheat the vegetables in the sauce in a sauté pan.
>>>
>>> Dimitri
>>>
>>>
>>
>> Thanks, Dimitri. That would be easy and delicious!
>>
>> --
>> Wayne Boatwright
>
> As far as I can tell the easier the better when cooking for a group.
>
> Dimitri
>
>

Agreed!

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On Oct 25, 8:13*pm, 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 * * * * * *
>
> --
> * * * * * * *Wayne Boatwright * * * * * *
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My dear Wayne,
I find that when posting in this group it is always better to be sure
to use the proper name for a dish. Shishka Bob should be Shiska
Robert.
Cordially yours,
Lynn in Fargo

On Mon 27 Oct 2008 05:41:43p, Lynn from Fargo told us...

> My dear Wayne,
> I find that when posting in this group it is always better to be sure
> to use the proper name for a dish. Shishka Bob should be Shiska
> Robert.
> Cordially yours,
> Lynn in Fargo

Oh, Lynn, I'm so remiss on formality. <g>

But now I see variously that it could be seekh kabab, shish ka bob,shish
kebab, shish kabob, shashlyk, shashlik, and othe variations. Maybe I'll
just settle on brochette. <g>


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