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Farm Kitchen:  Grill out food--What are your favorites--HELP!  |
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
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Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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 Posted - May 29 2008 : 10:38:36 AM
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I am helping a (guy) friend with a grill out tomorrow, and he's providing the "grill out" stuff (burgers, hot dogs, mets, buns and condiments) and I'm making all the sides.
To start, I have potato salad with garlic-chive mayo
and there is a special request for my beef curry puffs (which is NOT picnic food, but....folks want them :))...
and then what?
Baked beans, I think...and...
HELP.
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
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willowtreecreek
True Blue Farmgirl
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Julie
Russell
AR
USA
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 10:53:25 AM
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Slaw? Or kraut? I love eairher of those with dogs. Grilled corn salad? Don't have any recipes I'm just throwing out things that come to mind. I know someone who used to make some kind of cold salad that used broken up unseasoned/uncool ramen noodles. Pasta salads with a oil and vinegar dressing some onions, spicy meats and cheese are always good.
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 11:16:40 AM
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Good ideas...I'm just not much of picnic food maker...I always bring dessert :)....I think I've had the salad/slaw you're talking about with the ramen noodles--maybe I'll hit the recipe czar.
I also have to feed about 30-35, so I'll have to consider my volume.
Thanks!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
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Mumof3
True Blue Farmgirl
3890 Posts
Karin
Ellenwood
GA
USA
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 11:45:12 AM
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When we cook-out for a large group, I make a side dish that my mom always made- grill-roasted potatoes and carrots. Cut 5 lbs. potatoes (I use Russets) and 4 lbs. carrots into like-sized strips, like French fries. Cut a large onion into thin slices. Through the miracle of modern conveniences, I use Reynolds Hot Bags for my vegetables instead of making bags with sheets of foil :). Spray the inside of each of the three bags with cooking spray. Add i/3 each of the potatoes, carrots and onions to each. Sprinkle with salt and pepper and then add 3T butter to each one. Fold over the and of the bag several times and pinch well to make sure there are no leaks. The bags are placed directly on the hot coals and should cook in about 20-25 minutes. Turn every 10 minutes to prevent burning. Check for doneness- vegetables should be nicely caramelized and soft, not mushy.
Mmmm. Writing about them makes my mouth water.
What about seven-layer salad? That's an old favorite that was popular in the 80's and early 90's. Here's a link to one:
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Seven-Layer-Salad/Detail.aspx
Have fun!
Karin
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KYgurlsrbest
True Blue Farmgirl
4853 Posts
Jonni
Elsmere
Kentucky
USA
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 1:07:46 PM
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Thanks, Karin!!! That sure sounds yummy...especially when the onion carmelizes with the butter....mmmmm...I totally forgot about a seven layer salad. I used to eat the heck out of those!!!!
Farmgirl Sister #80, thanks to a very special farmgirl from the Bluegrass..."She was built like a watch, a study in balance ... with a neck and head so refined, like a drawing by DaVinci"...
NY Newsday sportswriter Bill Nack describing filly, Ruffian.
http://www.buyhandmade.org/ |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 6:06:27 PM
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Jonni - my family loves grilled corn on the cob and grilled pineapple slices. Then for a cold side dish there is usually some sort of pasta salad, broccoli salad and deviled eggs.
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl |
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lilyblossom
True Blue Farmgirl
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Donna
Evansville
IN
USA
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 6:08:38 PM
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Karin - I love the idea of using the Reynolds bags....I always make my own packets, but your way sounds so much easier. Another veggie that I love to use with the potato/onion combo is green and red peppers....mmmmm!
Donna...true blue KY farmgirl |
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Room To Grow
True Blue Farmgirl
974 Posts
Deborah
Kingston
Georgia
USA
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 6:51:55 PM
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Pasta Salad
Deborah
we have moved to our farm...and love it |
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nubidane
True Blue Farmgirl
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Lisa
Georgetown
OH
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 7:51:13 PM
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Jonni, How about grilled asparagus?? Just plain in foil w/olive oil & salt & pepper.. Or eggplant with olive oil topped with red onion, a decent sliced tomato & mozzarella(& proscuitto or bacon), or a pizza blanco.. just a basic crust recipe, (or use whole wheat tortillas)spread olive oil, add garlic, & top with provolone, mozzarella &/or parmesan, or veggie kabobs, or off the grill, a bean salad with white bean, red onions, peppercorns, dill & cider vinegar, sweetened.. or an eggless salad nicoise, potatoes with green beans, mini corn on the cob pieces with dressing of choice(depending on the heat factor outside)..or cauliflower seasoned with seasoning of choice & grilled directly on grill until brown & somewhat carmelized.. kinda like cauliflower popcorn!
Yummy I am getting hungry & I just ate. |
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Shirley
True Blue Farmgirl
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Shirley
Olympia
Wa
USA
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Posted - May 29 2008 : 11:45:10 PM
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WOW Lisa,
that all sounds good!!
I didnt know Rhynolds had grilling bags, , What a concept after the girls scouts have cooked like that for years, in foil. ROFL We used to make foil dinners over the camp fire(with a grill) when the kids were little. We would put a hamburger patty and then vegetables all around and on top of meat.They always tasted sooooo good. |
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