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VEGETARIAN MAINS AND STARTERS
When it comes to pair a main course with a side dish, it is not always as easy as the British Fish and Chips....
Many mains can be matched with one, few or all sides. The choice is often a subtle mixture of taste, emotion or tradition, or simply convenience.
The sides here have suggestions on which main to pair which sides with.
POTATOES
POTATOES AU GRATIN
Potatoes au Gratin goes well with any Chicken, Beef, Lamb or Vegetarian Casseroles or Stew like the Chicken and Beans, Beef Bourguignon,
Ratatouille or
FRENCH FRIES
French Fries have classical tradition, no British would eat a Fried Fish without Chips nor a Belgian a Steak au Poivre without Pomme Frites nor an American a Hamburger without French Fries. For convenience in eating Chicken Wings with your hands, French Fries are also a good match.
MASHED POTATOES
These mains go well with Mashed Potatoes: The classic Sausage and Mash, Chicken Schnitzel,
Chicken Breast, Chicken Nugget, Fish Cakes
A great variation is the Baked Mashed Potatoes to serve as a more solid alternative.
ROAST POTATOES
Roast Potatoes are the obvious choice for convenience to pair with Roast Chicken, Roast Beef or Roast Leg of Lamb.
Roast Potatoes are used very successfully with the
POTATO SALAD
Potato Salad goes with any cold chicken, beef, or fish.
As an accompaniment for combined salads. Cold Beef Fillet, Cold Rotisserie Chicken, Chicken Salad,
RICE
PLAIN WHITE RICE
Plain White Rice goes well with Stews or Casseroles to absorb their juice. Chicken and Bean,
PILAU RICE
Pilau Rice is a rice that goes well with any spicy casserole. Cape Malay Lamb Curry, Chicken
YELLOW RICE
Yellow Rice is a simpler version of the Pilau Rice and goes also well with spicy food.
Chicken Curry, Chilli con Carne, Lamb Tagine, Fish Curry and Vegetable Curry.
SPANISH RICE
Spanish Rice, cooked with onions, tomatoes, and mixed peppers is ideal for Mediterranean dishes.
Chicken and Beans, Fish in Tomato Sauce, Ratatouille​, Beans and Spinach and even Lamb Chops
GRAIN
COUSCOUS
Couscous is a North African grain and is usually served with Moroccan Tagines. Beef Tagine, Lamb Tagine,
QUINOA
Quinoa is a healthy side dish. Serve it hot with Casseroles, or serve it cold mixed with raw chopped vegetables to serve it with cold meat, chicken or fish.
VEGETABLES
ROAST VEGETABLES
Roast Vegetables can be any vegetable, cut and roast in the oven. A perfect side dish for any roast.
BAKED VEGETABLE
Baked Vegetable are cooked vegetables finished off in the oven. Usually served as side dish for roasts. Baked Zucchini or Baked Aubergines.
SAUTÉ VEGETABLES
Sauté Vegetables, Green Beans, Peas, can be served with roasts, pan fried or grilled meat or chicken.
VEGETABLE CASSEROLE
Vegetable Casserole, a mixture of vegetables,
Beans and Spinach. Serve as side dish for any meat or chicken. Can also served as main dish for a vegetarian dinner.
SALADS
FRESH SALADS
Salads are the perfect accompaniment for many starters. Quiches, Filo Pastry Triangle, Dips and Pâté. They are also great with cold mains
Cold beef, chicken or fish.
Serve a Salad with Steak, Fried Fish,
Grilled Chicken or Lamb Chops.
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