Summer eve menu help

[rookiechef]

I'm having one other couple for dinner and am preparing Grilled lobster with Asian dipping sauce.

I will start with a light salad with strawberries and pine nuts.

But, what else? I don't want corn on the cob. Maybe, a rice pilaf, or cous cous but how should I season it? Vegetable?

Many Thanks for any suggestions!

 

[Andy M.]

Instead of corn on the cob, consider a roasted corn salad.

A simple rice pilaf made with a veggie broth shallots and roasted pine nuts and possibly some dried cranberries.

 

[Wyogal]

since you are using an Asian dipping sauce, maybe a rice pilaf in a similar vein? Maybe flavored with orange juice and soy sauce?

 

[luvs]

a barley pilaf seasoned by boiling in chix stock or boullinon, with black pepper & seasalt,? maybe? & spaghetti squash? with green beans or asparagus for color??

 

[kitchenelf]

since you are using an Asian dipping sauce, maybe a rice pilaf in a similar vein? Maybe flavored with orange juice and soy sauce?

^^ - excellent idea. I like carrying out the Asian theme with your side. Orange juice, spring onions, soy sauce, sesame oil...even a bit of brown sugar or honey, but not much...a small splash of dry sherry too, if available.

 

[rookiechef]

Hmmmm, I like the idea of sticking to a Asian theme but the seasonings suggested sound the same as the dipping sauce.

Asapargus, is probably good as suggested the color (besides, I love it).

I also like the idea rice pilaf with roasted pine nuts and possibly some dried cranberries.But, does that fight with the dipping sauce?

Do, I need bread? Got the wine- check.

Desert?

 

[Wyogal]

Dessert, something light, maybe an ice or sorbet of some kind. I saw a recipe for watermelon ice the other day. (Woman's Day I think)
or almond cookies

 

[rookiechef]

Thanks, again Kathy! That sounds good!

But, what do you think about: I also like the idea rice pilaf with roasted pine nuts and possibly some dried cranberries.But, does that fight with the dipping sauce?

 

[Wyogal]

It would duplicate your salad...
ginger carrots with a simpler pilaf? but I would LOVE the asparagus, too! Maybe with toasted sesame seeds on top?
I think with all the flavors going on, a simple rice side dish would be sufficient.
(maybe toss in some mandarin oranges??)

 

[rookiechef]

Got it! Thanks for all your time and help!