NCEP: Suggestions for cookout

[2curlydogs]

I was going to type BBQ but I didn't want to deal with the lecture.

Anyway, we're having about a dozen or so friends over on Saturday. 8 kids in tow. Super low key casual. Brats, burgers, hot dogs sort of thing. H was talking about making ribs, but I refuse to deal with that.

We're handling the mains. Other people are bringing fruit, beer, juice, and vegetarian burger/hot dogs.

I have tortilla chips, salsa, potato chips, onion dip, soda and wine on my list. Plus the obvious of various buns, pickles, tomato, onions, sliced cheese to make cheeseburgers. We have mustard, ketchup and a veggie tray already.

What else? Or is that probably enough food?

[tacosforlife]

That's probably enough. You could always add slaw or some fruit if you wanted but I don't think it's strictly necessary.

[kittycatlove]

When we BBQ, I mean cookout   I like to include some sort of salad, potato, macaroni/pasta, and/or coleslaw. 

Corn on the cob as well, and that I just boil on the stove, it's quick and easy.

[saz]

Jul 16, 2015 11:45:35 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

I was going to type BBQ but I didn't want to deal with the lecture.

Anyway, we're having about a dozen or so friends over on Saturday. 8 kids in tow. Super low key casual. Brats, burgers, hot dogs sort of thing. H was talking about making ribs, but I refuse to deal with that.

We're handling the mains. Other people are bringing fruit, beer, juice, and vegetarian burger/hot dogs.

I have tortilla chips, salsa, potato chips, onion dip, soda and wine on my list. Plus the obvious of various buns, pickles, tomato, onions, sliced cheese to make cheeseburgers. We have mustard, ketchup and a veggie tray already.

What else? Or is that probably enough food?

I was just coming in to commend you for using cookout instead of BBQ. Now I'm not so sure... 

[2curlydogs]

Jul 16, 2015 12:28:41 GMT -5 saz said:

Jul 16, 2015 11:45:35 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

I was going to type BBQ but I didn't want to deal with the lecture.

Anyway, we're having about a dozen or so friends over on Saturday. 8 kids in tow. Super low key casual. Brats, burgers, hot dogs sort of thing. H was talking about making ribs, but I refuse to deal with that.

We're handling the mains. Other people are bringing fruit, beer, juice, and vegetarian burger/hot dogs.

I have tortilla chips, salsa, potato chips, onion dip, soda and wine on my list. Plus the obvious of various buns, pickles, tomato, onions, sliced cheese to make cheeseburgers. We have mustard, ketchup and a veggie tray already.

What else? Or is that probably enough food?

I was just coming in to commend you for using cookout instead of BBQ. Now I'm not so sure... 

I caught myself! I was good! 


But in WI the terms are interchangeable. 

[tacosforlife]

Jul 16, 2015 14:06:08 GMT -5 2curlydogs said:

Jul 16, 2015 12:28:41 GMT -5 saz said:

I was just coming in to commend you for using cookout instead of BBQ. Now I'm not so sure... 

I caught myself! I was good! 


But in WI the terms are interchangeable. 

NOT FOR ALL OF US!

[mrsukyankee]

We call it a BBQ in England. :-P

[tacosforlife]

Jul 16, 2015 14:25:13 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

We call it a BBQ in England. :-P

Considering BBQ - actual BBQ, not just grilled meat - is a pretty uniquely American food, I'm not exactly going to trust anyone from the Land of Spotted Dick on this terminology.

[omgzombies]

I'll second the corn on the cob and pasta or potato salad idea. But I am notorious for always having too much food.

[mrsukyankee]

Jul 16, 2015 14:27:50 GMT -5 tacosforlife said:

Jul 16, 2015 14:25:13 GMT -5 mrsukyankee said:

We call it a BBQ in England. :-P

Considering BBQ - actual BBQ, not just grilled meat - is a pretty uniquely American food, I'm not exactly going to trust anyone from the Land of Spotted Dick on this terminology.

We import (considering I'm one of the US imports and I've always said BBQ) - and I'd say that Australians might argue about this...