I felt a sudden time crunch as I was preparing dinner for a delightful crew heading out to join the parade of Christmas ships on the lake the other night {can anyone relate??}.
Thankfully, I happened to have had some ingredients on hand that allowed me to throw together a splendid little side dish, which, I must say, tasted great, looked very festive, and is completely holiday table worthy. It is always nice to discover dishes that can be held and served at room temperature. I helps lower the stress of serving a multi-course meal.
To make it, I prepared 16 ounces of Black Japonica Rice [I love the deep burgundy/black color}…..wild rice would work wonderfully as well.
After cooking the rice {1:2} in chicken broth, I let it cool a bit before tossing it with some Splendid Vinaigrette….about 4 tablespoons. When it had cooled to room temperature I mixed it up with the jewels from 2 pomegranates, and about 4 tablespoons of chopped parsley and 2 tablespoons of chopped chives, plus a little sea salt and fresh ground pepper. It sat for about 2 hours before it was served. It was truly toothsome.
It was a great accompaniment for a fillet of beef sandwich bar, featuring thin slices of the rare beef, prepared along the guidelines of my friend Linda who offers wonderful recipes at A Year at the Table. It turned out beautifully. Aside the perfectly rare, thin slices of beef and warmed rolls, I set up a buffet with mayo, Dijon mustard, horseradish, and cornichons.
Looks and sounds fabulous, Emily! Will have to add this to my list of must-try recipes!
I am happy to have found your beautiful blog, and look forward to see what you will be sharing in 2012.
Merry Christmas to you and your family.
Teresa
xoxo
Gorgeous! Merry Christmas, Emily!
Love the rice dish! Boat parades are so much fun and very festive. We live in Seattle and enjoy our boat parade every year!
What a lovely place to spend Christmas..AND the food is great!
The best for you in 2012!
fabulous miss emmy!!