Anonymous wrote:Try a spanish tortilla. Look up Mark Bittman's NYT recipe. I cook it regularly, and it would be OK for a christmas side dish, I think.

ooops, nevermind, it has potatoes

Risotto is a great idea.

Try a spanish tortilla. Look up Mark Bittman's NYT recipe. I cook it regularly, and it would be OK for a christmas side dish, I think.

Anonymous wrote:mushroom risotto

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/85389/gourmet-mushroom-risotto/

Oh, I suggested the gnocchi, but risotto would be delicious.

Polenta toasts:
http://www.myrecipes.com/recipe/polenta-toasts-balsamic-onions

mushroom risotto

http://allrecipes.com/recipe/85389/gourmet-mushroom-risotto/

I make whole wheat cheesy popovers every year. Not totally unhealthy (lots of protein) and buttery deliciousness! You could also do some kind of orzo or Israeli CPUs CPUs dish, depending on her likes, which might be a little more Christmassy than pasta salad.

This potato gnocchi has eggs!

http://www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/gnocchi-101335

Make her some pasta salad, and potatoes for the rest of you.