Originally Posted by
csufabel
Folks, might be a tad early but I need Christmas dinner help.
I'll grill boneless short ribs, but my brother and his wife/kids are the issue in regards to most sides.
1-I will make mashed potatoes for the adults but white rice for the kids.
2- One kid likes corn, the other peas, so I have them for them.
3- The NYT Black Bean East bake will be one of my apps.
I'm clueless about sides for the adults. I have frozen cheddar broccoli and cauliflower in my freezer. Food&Wine * had a sweet potato with chorizo butter which I may use for the adults, but I don't know what else to make.
*So I believe for credit.
Short ribs are not the same as baby backs or spare ribs. Often they are braised...are you grilling them with some type of sauce?
Mashed is traditional so that will be good. I think all you need along with the potatoes is a simple veggie such as glazed or roasted rainbow carrots. Or sautéed garlicky spinach. Or balsamic grilled fennel. Or roasted Brussels sprouts. I am dying to try a recipe I found for latkes made with shredded Brussels sprouts.
Will you be serving a salad before?