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Appetizer idea to compliment beef bourguignon

Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:02 am
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28611 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:02 am
We've started a monthly dinner club with a few other couples. The host family each month is responsible for the entree and sides with each of the other couples responsible for the apps, dessert, and cocktails.

The host family this month is cooking a classic, French beef bourguignon. I'm not sure what sides they will be pairing. My wife and I are responsible for appetizer(s) for this dinner. Looking for suggestions and recipes from the great folks of F&D board.
This post was edited on 10/5/20 at 10:10 am
Posted by OTIS2
NoLA
Member since Jul 2008
50092 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:14 am to
Brie Cups

This sounds good, easy, and in theme.
Posted by BlackenedOut
The Big Sleazy
Member since Feb 2011
5800 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:16 am to
Leeks vinaigrette. Poach leeks, use a little of poaching liquid to make a dressing with Dijon, olive oil. Some chives, blue cheese or feta or not, can serve cold or at room temperature.
Posted by TulaneLSU
Member since Aug 2003
Member since Dec 2007
13298 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:20 am to
Friend,

What will be in the beef bourguignon? I have always had the dish served with with potatoes, mushrooms, and carrots, and these were part of the dish itself. I would ask whomever is cooking the dish what they will be serving with it. If there is already a starch, avoid starch as a side. Otherwise roasted potatoes would be lovely, but noodles would suffice.

If mushrooms are not included in the main, I would buy some chanterelle or morel mushrooms, fresh if you have a source. More than likely, you will have to buy them dried. Freshly pan fried versions of either mushroom will steal the show, and will be better than even Julia Child's bourguignon. I would also serve some green beans for color.

In the end, you probably have the easiest possible job. Beef bourguignon is a meal in itself and I have never had sides served with it. Let us know what you decide to do and how it goes.

Yours,
TulaneLSU

P.S. If it is appetizers you are seeking, I would recommend morels with black truffles: LINK /
This post was edited on 10/5/20 at 10:23 am
Posted by InThroughTheOutDore
Middle TN
Member since Nov 2008
7383 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 11:04 am to
Needs to be something light, since beef bourgignon is such a heavy dish. Maybe smoked salmon on cocktail pumpernickel with capers or a bit of dill?
Posted by The Nino
Member since Jan 2010
21520 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 2:59 pm to
Gougères are a pretty common french app, but they're a little tricky the first time. So I'd advise making a batch earlier in the week.

I like the leeks idea too. Something green, fresh, with a little acid
Posted by Gris Gris
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Member since Feb 2008
47360 posts
Posted on 10/5/20 at 6:08 pm to
I like the idea of smoked salmon on crostini or on baked puff pastry rounds or toasted bread rounds. Top the salmon with a dollop of cream cheese mixed with the capers, dill and red onion.

You could also do a smoked salmon stuffed deviled egg.
Posted by Shingo
Louisiana, USA
Member since Sep 2010
3843 posts
Posted on 10/6/20 at 8:08 am to
I read this thread title as asparagus! thought that sounded good with some type of tips
Posted by Hat Tricks
Member since Oct 2003
28611 posts
Posted on 10/6/20 at 10:13 pm to
Thanks for all of the suggestions so far.
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