Side help...

jcaspary

My wife's birthday is Monday and I could use some help.  I plan on deboning and stuffing a chicken.  That's not the problem other than me getting it right.  The problem is coming us with some different side dishes.  I want to make something different.  Anybody have a go to side dish that is sure to amaze?

Jstroke

It would help to understand what you are stuffing the chicken with so that we can understand flavor profiles here are some various ideas garlic mashed potatoes with caramelized onions potato Gelletes which are sliced thin and layered with chevre cheese sauteed bok choy with almonds grilled romaine ceasar saladbasmati rice with saffron and chicken stock risotto with edamame and wild mushroom etc

jcaspary

Wow on the ideas.  I haven't even tried making anything close to those ideas.  Boy am I in for a learning experience.  I am leaning towards the maple sausage and stuffing.  

RRP

My thoughts aren't as exotic sounding as @Jstroke ideas, but what came to my mind was a kick butt scalloped potatoes recipe I have made many times or a Spanish rice recipe that is a wowser.

fishlessman

you could go crazy with something like couscous with asparagus and peas with dry roasted walnuts, or go the simple root with quartered fresh tomatoes and onion drizzled with peter lugers steak sauce. i think i would go with the garden fresh tomatoes

paqman

Grilled romaine

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1151846/applewood-smoked-chicken-breast-and-grilled-romaine

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1152509/foie-gras-avocado-salami-parmesan-tomatoes-french-shallots


Twice baked potatoes

http://eggheadforum.com/discussion/1154014/twice-baked-potato-with-a-side-of-filet-mignon-lots-of-pics

Philly35

Could try some chicken lollipops or some stuffed mushrooms. Bacon wrapped tater tots are simple and delicious too.

itsmce

Bacon wrapped tater tots? Seriously?!?

jcaspary

Proves anything can be wrapped in bacon!!!  Thank you all for the ideas.