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I need food help...
My brother and SIL are hosting our family Christmas this year. They set the main menu, and then we all bring sides/desserts. SIL is a vegetarian, so their menu is never a traditional holiday menu. This is what they are making:
Main Course
Salmon, Cuban style.
Roasted potatoes with rosemary
Pasta w/ shrimp
Vegetable dish if needed.
Appetizers
Spinach balls
Assortment of cheese and crackers
Crab dip
Beverages
Herbal iced tea
Wine, Mixed Drinks.
Juice
We need the following:
Dessert
Vegetable dish
Beverage of your choice
Myself and 2 of my BILs don't do fish, and DH is not a fan of Salmon. Help me think of something semi-traditional to take along that will also go with the menu. I think I may take deviled eggs just because EVERYONE in my family loves them.
Re: I need food help...
I'd do a ham or herb roasted turkey.
What about a casserole? You could get creative with a casserole and put anything in it you want.
As for a traditional veggie dish I'd do broiled asparagus with garlic and olive oil and kosher salt, or welsh rarebit if you want something a bit richer.
Also - if you don't want to offend her vegetarian sense but you want a different protein option you could bring black beans and rice, you know, to go with the Cuban salmon?
For dessert you could do really anything. Cheesecake, white wine cake, cookies, brownies, whatever sounds tasty to you.
The vegetarian isn't making a vegetarian dish for herself? Interesting.
You could do a lasagna (with our with out meat). They transport easy and can be made ahead.
The vegetarian eats fish. Just not real meat.
Is shrimp OK with you, BILs and DH? If so, then I wouldn't worry about another entree.
Deviled eggs are more of an app than a side dish, and she's asking for a veggie side. I'd make a winter salad.