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Post Sun, Jun 22 2014, 9:37 pm
We are having guests next Shabbos and I am very nervous. It has been a while since we have had guests. Anyone have any easy quick recipes? I'm really only looming for side dishes. I already have my main dishes covered. Thanks in advance for your responses.
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Post Sun, Jun 22 2014, 10:42 pm
I have a good recipe for Sushi Salad for a fish dish (it's basically California roll without being rolled).

Is this for Friday night? Lunch or both?

Roasted potatoes work well for Friday night. Also orzo salad is a good side dish. Roasted veggies are also good.

Tureky salad for Shabbos day usually goes over well.

That's all I can think of for now...
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Post Sun, Jun 22 2014, 10:47 pm
It's summer; nobody really wants a lot of heavy food. Make an array of salads--all fruit, all veggie, fruit and veggie, grain-and-veggie (like tabouli, or pasta primavera), that sort of thing.
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Post Sun, Jun 22 2014, 11:23 pm
zaq wrote:
It's summer; nobody really wants a lot of heavy food. Make an array of salads--all fruit, all veggie, fruit and veggie, grain-and-veggie (like tabouli, or pasta primavera), that sort of thing.


Um, I haaaaaate to disagree with zaq, but on shabbos, I'm HUNGRY no matter what the season is! However, all her suggestions sound delicious! Just make sure you have plenty of food.

I can't tell you how many times I've been a guest at someone's house (one particular family member, otherwise I'd never choose to go back) and she says something like, "OH, I was also gonna make a kugel and a corned beef, but I thought it would be too much," and I'm staaaaarving because she really didn't make enough.
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Post Mon, Jun 23 2014, 1:44 am
Something easy and great are usually roasted vegetables or something. You can even buy a bag of frozen broccoli, add some spice and have it as a good side. Salads are great...try to do different kinds (cucumber, rainbow, tomato, etc) dips are also great-just buy a few different kinds. Rice should be pretty easy, potato kugel is a basic in my house. Good Luck
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Raisin




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jun 23 2014, 4:50 am
chinese fried rice
easy bakes rice
potato kugel
orzo with veggies
english style roasted potatoes
roast baby potatoes with garlic and onion
roast sweet potatoes
roast parsnips

there is a super easy broccoli kugel in jaime gellers book I make.
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Post Mon, Jun 23 2014, 6:51 am
agreer wrote:
Um, I haaaaaate to disagree with zaq, but on shabbos, I'm HUNGRY no matter what the season is! However, all her suggestions sound delicious! Just make sure you have plenty of food.

I can't tell you how many times I've been a guest at someone's house (one particular family member, otherwise I'd never choose to go back) and she says something like, "OH, I was also gonna make a kugel and a corned beef, but I thought it would be too much," and I'm staaaaarving because she really didn't make enough.


You should come to us for Shabbos! I always make tons; I cannot figure out how to make everything in less than 6-8 hours.

There are great suggestions here. Most roasted veggies involve a little cutting/checkng prep time, but then are very little work. Same with couscous/orzo/rice.

Microwaved potatoes, corn, asparagus, or sweet potatoes are quick and tasty. Ditto, peas, then mixed into a salad with a little mayo and salt. Packaged shredded cabbage makes coleslaw a breeze. A lot of salads can be made with canned veggies like chickpeas or beans or corn.

And you can always throw together a crudites tray with canned pickles, canned olives, baby carrots, sliced peppers and cucumber, and chumus in the middle for dipping.

Fresh fruit and chocolate are easy, popular desserts.
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Dev80




 
 
    
 

Post Mon, Jun 23 2014, 7:00 am
I only make quick and easy as my life does not allow for things that take too much time. Sides I like to make (repeating what others said)

-veggies roasted with soy sauce (instead of oil) and some spices (garlic, parsley, dill, salt, pepper). This can be Zuchinni, carrot, sweet potato, mushrooms, onions, scallions, peppers, etc

-Sweet potato pie (can be with a nut topping) or butternut squash pie

-different types of rice. We also like bulgar

-deli roll

-chicken salad

-sesame noodles

-I love brocolli kugel and potato kugel but they take me much longer than other things so I save that for when I have more time

Umm these are what I can think of for now, I'm sure whatever you do will be yummy and great!!
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