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Hello. I'm having this family gathering tomorrow, for lunch, and I'm preparing a dish that is really good (vegetarians watch out), baby goat marinated overnight in olive oil and herbs, then stewed only with an entire bottle of wine.

My question is, anybody can think of a good garnish for that it? The other times I've made it I had by itself, but I think most of my family is not as carnivore as I am.

Thanks,
G
 

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She calls you when her car breaks down. When she needs help moving. When some guy she's actually dating treats her badly.

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Maybe fresh green beans, some sort of rice dish (rice pilaf perhaps), and some sort of potato dish (like twice baked potatos).
 

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Originally posted by Gonzalo
Hello. I'm having this family gathering tomorrow, for lunch, and I'm preparing a dish that is really good (vegetarians watch out), baby goat marinated overnight in olive oil and herbs, then stewed only with an entire bottle of wine.

My question is, anybody can think of a good garnish for that it? The other times I've made it I had by itself, but I think most of my family is not as carnivore as I am.

Thanks,
G
Greek salad with crumbled feta cheese goes good with dead baby goat.
 

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Most guys accidentally kill attraction before they even speak. They assume they need a bigger bank account, a better physique, or smoother lines. They miss the point.

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I learned this the hard way. Years of freezing up. Getting friend-zoned. Watching other guys walk away with the girl I wanted. Then I discovered a set of 22 simple rules that rewired my entire approach.

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Try some fresh asparagus and a salad made with arugula and baby spinach ( Throw in some feta and a little bit of balsamic vinegar ).

For garnish, a couple sprigs of mint.
 

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Originally posted by Gonzalo
My question is, anybody can think of a good garnish for that it?
If it's cooked whole, perhaps a small hat.


Obviously, feta is a must.
 
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