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a blueberry-peach crumble pie (or possibly cobbler)

Why?

We're taking dinner to friends who just had a new baby. Chicken is the protein of choice and there will be a grill to cook said chicken.

I was debating a blueberry viniagrette cole slaw, but still need a starch component and an idea for what to do to flavor the afore mentioned chicken.

And is blueberry-peach crumble/cobbler and blueberry viniagrette cole slaw too much blueberry at one time?

I'm asking because I'm overtired and my creative thrusters are not functioning on all cylinders, so I can't tell what is overkill and what ties the meal together nicely. And what non-blueberry flavors will meld nicely.


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Posts: 2696 | Location: Akron, Ohio | Registered: March 15, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I think any homey kind of dinner... chicken and corn or chicken and potatoes or chicken and coleslaw would go.

I wouldn't do like Thai and cobbler or Mexican and cobbler.

Well, that's a lie... Somebody brought me Thai and cobbler... I'd eat it. Smiler


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Posts: 9221 | Location: Silicon Valley, CA | Registered: March 17, 2004Reply With QuoteReport This Post
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I agree- sounds like a great meal!

Corn on the cob? It's so good these days.
Tomatoes sliced with a great vinigrette? So good now too.

As you can tell, I am thinking farmer's market offerings...

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If they just had a baby, I can assure you that they will not be nitpicking flavors or pairings. They'll just be so glad to have a meal prepared- almost any meal. It's a totally overwhelming time. Just a thought...I bet they'd appreciate leftover for another lunch or dinner.
 
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Hmmm. Well, first, your dinner sounds amazing. And I don't think it's too much blueberry. For the starch, what about a blend of oven roasted sweet and regular potatoes -- very lightly brushed with olive oil and sprinkled with some fresh herbs -- maybe with a little drizzle of lime at the end. I'm a big fan of bbq -- maybe you could find a recipe for one that's low in sugar. I think that any kind of citrus-based marinade pairs nicely with chicken, too. I really love fresh pineapple grilled alongside it. Okay, now I'm hungry! Good luck with your dinner -- let us know what you decide on.
 
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