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Appetizer idea to compliment beef bourguignon
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:02 am
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.
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 on 10/5/20 at 10:14 am to Hat Tricks
Posted on 10/5/20 at 10:16 am to Hat Tricks
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 on 10/5/20 at 10:20 am to Hat Tricks
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 /
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 on 10/5/20 at 11:04 am to Hat Tricks
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 on 10/5/20 at 2:59 pm to Hat Tricks
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
I like the leeks idea too. Something green, fresh, with a little acid
Posted on 10/5/20 at 6:08 pm to Hat Tricks
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.
You could also do a smoked salmon stuffed deviled egg.
Posted on 10/6/20 at 8:08 am to Hat Tricks
I read this thread title as asparagus! thought that sounded good with some type of tips
Posted on 10/6/20 at 10:13 pm to Shingo
Thanks for all of the suggestions so far. 

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