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Laura1976
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Laura
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bbq ideas
this weekend dh and I are hosting a fathers day bbq for his family (they'll only be 8 of us) but i need some ideas as to what toserve as side dishes and appetizers. His family usually does very simple bbqs, and i kind of want to WOW them.
we're doing hamburgers, bbq chicken, hot dogs, steak, corn, and shrimp shishkebobs on the grill.
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Posted 6/14/06 12:06 PM  |
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Stefanie
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Re: bbq ideas
Pasta salads
Watermellon basket
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:12 PM |
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DebG
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Re: bbq ideas
shrimp cocktail
baked clams
mozerrella on tomatos
the old veggie platter
the old chips and dips
or chips and salsa
humnnn
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:12 PM |
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Smileyd17
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Re: bbq ideas
Wings 
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:13 PM |
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Christine
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Re: bbq ideas
gilled veggies on a skewer
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:15 PM |
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MrsPorkChop
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Re: bbq ideas
APPETIZER IDEAS
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TOMATO/MOOZARELLA/BASIL
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SHRIMP COCKTAIL SITTING IN A BED OF LETTUCE & ICE WITH COCKTAIL SAUCE
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BRUSCHETTA ON GARLIC FLATS SPRINKLED WITH PARMIGANA CHEESE
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HOMEMADE SALSA
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SALSA
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INGREDIENTS:
2 (14.5 ounce) cans stewed tomatoes
1/2 onion, finely diced
1 teaspoon minced garlic
1/2 lime, juiced 9
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 cup canned sliced green chiles, or to taste
3 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
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DIRECTIONS:
Place the tomatoes, onion, garlic, lime juice, salt, green chiles, and cilantro in a
blender or food processor. Blend on low to desired consistency.
CRAB CEVICHE
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INGREDIENTS:
1 (8 ounce) package imitation crabmeat, flaked
1 tablespoon olive oil
1/2 bunch cilantro, chopped
1 red onion, finely chopped
2 large tomatoes, chopped
3 serrano peppers, finely chopped
2 limes, juiced
salt and pepper to taste
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DIRECTIONS:
Place the shredded imitation crab into a glass or porcelain bowl. Plastic or metal are not
recommended. Stir olive oil into the crabmeat until well coated, then stir in the cilantro,
onion, tomato and serrano peppers. Squeeze the lime juice over everything, and mix well.
Season with plenty of salt and pepper. Refrigerate for about 1 hour before serving.
SIDE DISHES
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PARSLEY LEMON ORZO
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COOK A POUND OF ORZO, ADD 3 TABLESPOONS OF OLIVE OIL, 1/2 TABLESPOON SEASALT, THE RIND OF 3 LEMONS, 1/2 CUP CHOPPED FLAT LEAF PARSLEY AND FRESH PEPPER
CORN TOMATO SALAD
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MIX DRAINED CANNED CORN, HALVED RED CHERRY TOMATOES, 5 SCCALLIONS SLICED, 1 CUCUMBER SKINNED AND CUT INTO SMALL PIECES, CEASAR SALD DRESSING
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A PACKAGE OF NEAR EAST PARMIGANA COUSCOUS
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:19 PM |
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Jessica
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Re: bbq ideas
I have a whole recipe box at home
But this is what I can think of off the top of my head
ceviche (shrimp cocktail)
fried zuchini sticks
butter grilled veggies
peachy iced tea sangria
sweet and sour bbq chicken kabobs
FM me for any of these recipes
Message edited 6/14/2006 12:24:20 PM.
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:23 PM |
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megsmom
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Re: bbq ideas
Cucumber Salad... my fav
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:26 PM |
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MrsRbk
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Re: bbq ideas
I usually put out:
Veggies and Dip
Fresh Fruit with fruit dip
cheese & crackers
different types of olives
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:29 PM |
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Blu-ize
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Re: bbq ideas
3 bean salad
guacamole (i have a super simple fabulouso guac recipe)
Homemade potato salad
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:31 PM |
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Bebalina
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Re: bbq ideas
my top 4 side dishes for a bbq
regular salad
potato salad
macarroni salad
and hot platter of baked ziti
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:34 PM |
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lululu
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Re: bbq ideas
When we want to wow people we usually do a chilled seafood display with lobster, shrimp, king crab legs and i think oysters? we get crushed ice from the fish store. it's always a big hit.
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| Posted 6/14/06 12:36 PM |
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Laura1976
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Laura
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Re: bbq ideas
wow, thanks everyone!
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| Posted 6/14/06 1:06 PM |
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LFitzy79
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Re: bbq ideas
sliced marinated london broil and some really great bread to go with it!!!
ohhh, and I have this kick @ss crockpot cake recipe...let me find it.....
ETA:
here's the recipe-serve with ice cream, and OMG, this will WOW them!!!!
1 chocolate fudge cake mix or your favorite chocolate
8 oz sour cream
1 c semisweet chocolate chips
1 c water
4 eggs
3/4 c vegetable oil
1 4 serving size instant chocolate pudding mix
Mix everything together and pour into a lightly greased crock pot. Cook on low for 6-8 hours or 3-4 hours on high.
Message edited 6/14/2006 1:17:14 PM.
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| Posted 6/14/06 1:13 PM |
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juju
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Re: bbq ideas
Grilled Portabella Mushrooms Caps with Mozzarella Cheese on top.
Marinate mushrooms in Italian Dressing.
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| Posted 6/14/06 7:07 PM |
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