Need ideas for side dishes on NYE.

[Rheta]

Going to be grilling tenderloin filets and lobster tails for New Years Eve. Anyone have any ideas for side dishes that would go well with surf and turf? Thanks.

[PamelaD]

I saw asparagus today at my market that looked fresh (but $3.50/lb) and you could always fancy it up with hollandaise. Asparagus is my go-to veg for an elegant dinner.
If you are in the mood for a starch, we like extra crispy 'crashed potatoes'
http://thepioneerwoman.com/cooking/20...

Enjoy

[Harters]

I agree about asparagus but only when it's in season where I am. At present all we can get are the pretty tasteless South American imports which means I'd pass on it for another 5 months

As hotoynoodle, upthread, I'd go for mushrooms in some form - they work with both the surf and turf. Maybe something of a ragout, so you could introduce some rehydrated "specialist" mushies along with some fresh.

[hotoynoodle]

asparagus is long out of season here as well. yes, it can be had, at almost $4 per pound! lol. in summer it's closer to $1.50 and far more tasty. for me i'll say no thanks til june.

[hotoynoodle]

are you planning cocktails and apps before? 1st courses? what about dessert? that will help us offer better suggestions.

[Rheta]

Its not a big party. Just an intimate dinner for two. I just want something different. Maybe a nice salad of some kind. Probably don't really need a starch. Maybe just some nice bread. And of course we're drinking sparkling wine. I came here because you guys always give me such great ideas. Thanks. Happy New Year!

[hotoynoodle]

ah! very nice. what about creamed spinach? roasted mushrooms would go well also. add a little sherry and butter to those!

have fun!

[Rheta]

That sounds good. Thanks!