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Posted on 10/15/21 at 9:49 am
Posted by msap9020
Texas
Member since Feb 2015
1263 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 9:49 am
Doing some Snake River Filets tonight and feel like I always cook the same sides. My go-tos are of course baked potatoes (idaho or sweet) but also steak fries, asparagus, broccoli, salad, corn, etc.

Any ideas out there to get me out of the rut?

ETA: Not sure if it matters but I am generally a whiskey and steak guy not wine.
This post was edited on 10/15/21 at 9:50 am
Posted by Paul Allen
Montauk, NY
Member since Nov 2007
75121 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 9:51 am to
Creamed spinach
Sautéed mushrooms
This post was edited on 10/15/21 at 9:52 am
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
18220 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 9:54 am to
Brussels and twice baked potato are our go to
Posted by KamaCausey_LSU
Member since Apr 2013
14470 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 9:58 am to
Roasted brussels sprouts, tossed in a chili garlic sauce.

You can always change up the salad. Either change dressings, toppings, type of lettuce. Anything from an Iceberg wedge salad, to grilled romaine hearts. I also always like a caprese salad, but it's obviously best when tomatoes are in season.

If you want a sweet side to substitute for the potatoes, carrot souffle is a good one.
Posted by TDTOM
Member since Jan 2021
14225 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 10:09 am to
Creamed spinach
twice baked potatoes
Posted by AlxTgr
Kyre Banorg
Member since Oct 2003
81592 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 10:10 am to
Parmesan risotto.
Posted by lsujro
north of the wall
Member since Jul 2007
3918 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 10:36 am to
Second roasted brussels. We usually just do a seasoning blend with bacon grease. Cook them hot and get them nice and browned
Posted by SmokedBrisket2018
Member since Jun 2018
1516 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 10:37 am to
Roasted cauliflower

Get some crab and make crabmeat mac n cheese (just do ruths chris lobster mac n cheese recipe)
Posted by Bigryno7
Nashville
Member since Jun 2009
1458 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 10:43 am to
I always like to make GOP pasta as a side, but it just could be that I love pasta . Simple, easy, and tasty if done right.

Look up "Scarlet's Pasta". I mine similar with a little more flair.
Posted by VABuckeye
Naples, FL
Member since Dec 2007
35469 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 10:59 am to
Posted by Saskwatch
Member since Feb 2016
16534 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:00 am to
quote:

Any ideas out there to get me out of the rut?


creamed spinach
anything "au gratin"
simple pasta
Nice salad w/ blue cheese
This post was edited on 10/15/21 at 11:01 am
Posted by NYCAuburn
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57002 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:03 am to
Fried onion strings, Creamed corn with parmesan, green beans
Posted by USMCTIGER1970
BATON ROUGE
Member since Mar 2017
2371 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:11 am to
quote:

Sautéed mushrooms


Cant go wrong here!
Posted by msap9020
Texas
Member since Feb 2015
1263 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:13 am to
All - thanks for the suggestions.

Not me downvoting but obviously someone does not like cauliflower or Brussel sprouts!

I think I am going with the Scarlett's pasta and a bleu cheese salad. Simple, elegant and it sounds great.

Added quite a few to my list for next time.

Again - thanks to all.
Posted by Midget Death Squad
Meme Magic
Member since Oct 2008
24464 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:21 am to
I know you said potatoes, but here me out with this:


Take some russets, peel them and cut off the ends so that they can stand up like a tower. Then cut them in half to be two small towers. Brown them in shallots, olive oil and butter in your cast iron, then cover with salt, pepper and herbs de provance. Return them to the cast iron in their standing position and roast in oven at 425 until cooked through. It's a great balance of crispy and soft, and they are delicious. It's a nice, different take on potatoes that I go to at times. Found the recipe online a few years back, but I don't remember where in order to link it here.
Posted by BtonTiger318
The OT Lounge
Member since Jul 2021
461 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:23 am to
quote:

twice baked potato


This, with bacon wrapped asparagus.
Posted by msap9020
Texas
Member since Feb 2015
1263 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:25 am to
Thanks midget! Sounds great seems like someone posted that recipe on here a while back. May have been you.

Clarification: When you cut them in half I am assuming you mean the short axis?
Posted by Whatafrekinchessiebr
somewhere down river
Member since Nov 2013
1579 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:28 am to
I like doing a mixture of roasted vegetables (mushrooms/red onion/squash/eggplant etc) with EVOO and finished with balsamic after.

One of my standard sides with Tri-tip is a pretty basic risotto (can also add the veggies above into it).

If you like potatoes but want to jazz them up a bit, Hasselback Potatoes are pretty easy and make a great presentation (personally I would leave the sour cream off).





Posted by TU Rob
Birmingham
Member since Nov 2008
12726 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:30 am to
Another vote for mushrooms. I usually go with the sliced baby bellas or the blend they have at Publix, saute them in an iron skillet with a little oil while I'm grilling, and then add a little bit of red wine if I have any and let that simmer down. Top the steaks with them.
Posted by bluebarracuda
Member since Oct 2011
18220 posts
Posted on 10/15/21 at 11:47 am to
quote:

Roasted cauliflower


I love whole roasted cauliflower. Boil it to cook, let it drain/dry, season with a olive oil (or butter I'd you want some real goodness), S&P, paprika, garlic powder, throw it on my egg at 700F+ and roast it until it starts to almost burn

Once off the grill I drizzle a little more oil/butter over it
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