Posted on 07/06/2016 3:47:58 PM PDT by Jamestown1630
My office is holding its annual Summer Barbecue in a couple of weeks. Calling it a 'barbecue' is a bit extravagant, as all we do is cook hot dogs and hamburgers on a propane grill ;-) and the stars of the show are usually the wonderful side dishes that folks from many different ethnic cuisines bring to the party.
This year it will be a much smaller affair, with our 'grill master' out on knee-replacement surgery, other staff leaving for new jobs, and lots of folks away for Summer.
But I have to come up with a side dish!
I was thinking of trying this 'Texas Pete Roasted Corn and Poblano Salad' that showed up in the coupon section of the newspaper recently (apologies for the size of the pic above; haven't figured that out, yet ;-(
https://www.texaspete.com/recipe/texas-pete-roasted-corn-and-poblano-salad
I'm also thinking of doing a Broccoli Salad – the one where you finely chop broccoli florets, pecans or walnuts, and onion, and mix it with a Mayo-Milk-Vinegar-Sugar dressing. I'm not sure how it would go over – my crew are not exactly 'health nuts', especially at parties; but I love it. Some recipes add bacon, and in this one Paula Deen really 'mixes it up':
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/paula-deen/broccoli-salad-recipe.htm
-JT
Well, that’s our Julia.
To be fair, though, Julia started out teaching cooking for a very different generation and time.
-JT
That looks good, and very easy - and it will get some decent veggies down the crew ;-)
-JT
I have read this about cold potatoes, Pelham, and touted it to my low-carber husband when I’m sick to death of no potatoes :-)
http://www.prevention.com/food/healthy-eating-tips/resistant-starch-natural-fat-burner
-JT
That looks wonderful, especially today - very hot here!
Do you make lemon curd, or buy it?
http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/alton-brown/lemon-curd-recipe.html
Homemade. I’ve never bought it before.
I’ve never even seen it in the local stores! though Dickinson makes it; and I’ll look for it.
But I do like your recipe!
-JT
There’s still time to celebrate World Chocolate Day. I just ate some chocolate with caramel and sea salt from Poland.
I figure if there was no Poland/Jan Sobieski there would be no Europe...although, it seems Europe may be self destructing.
World Chocolate Day, sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Day. It has been stated that 7 July 2016 marks 466 years since chocolate was introduced to Europe.”.
There’s still time to celebrate World Chocolate Day. I just ate some chocolate with caramel and sea salt from Poland.
I figure if there was no Poland/Jan Sobieski there would be no Europe...although, it seems Europe may be self destructing.
World Chocolate Day, sometimes referred to as International Chocolate Day. It has been stated that 7 July 2016 marks 466 years since chocolate was introduced to Europe.”.
Oh! “How do I love thee, Chocolate; let me count the ways...”
Lately, I sneak dark chocolate Hershey chips that are meant for baking cookies, out of the bag.
I like my chocolate ‘raw’ :-)
-JT
I missed it? NOOOOOOOOOOOO!!!!!! I GUESS I WILL GET A BAG OF HEREHEY DARK CHIPS TOMORROW & MAKE UP FOR LOST TIME. It’s like the movie “ Lost Weekend,” without the weekend or the alcohol........
LOL!
One doesn’t need a ‘day’ to eat Chocolate :-)
-JT
Ain’t that the truth! I bought a box of pepper jack cheez its Tuesday & I am in love........
I see Julia’s old friend, Jacque Pepin, has a tv show on PBS. With his daughter, Claudine - who is now 50! Good show, he’s funny and a stern taskmaster. And such an expert with knives.
Also the Great British Bake Off it back.
OOH, nice! Nigella does nice coffee no-churn and also salted caramel no-churn that I make on occasion.
Nigella’s no-churn is one her most popular recipes. I love that she can make recipes so easy and still great-tasting. She really has a knack for that.
I see by your other post-—the Brit Bake-Off is back.Even though the judges are so persnickety, I love the eager chefs dedicated to making their dishe the best..
My problem with the baking show - which features the most amazing bakers - is the two comediennes who are kind-hearted but not very funny. Also, Paul Hollywood is creepy as is his porno-ish name. I do like Mary Berry who is obviously as famous and beloved as Delia is in GB. But it’s a great show and I love where it is filmed and being able to go into the homes of ordinary Brits to see how they live.
Delia, of course....she should be a judge.
This is nice for a dinner party as it can be made ahead.I have used Melissa Clark’s paste for roast chicken etc.
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1017068-porchetta-pork-roast
http://cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/12301-fennel-al-forno
This site has some great recipes. I really like Big Daddy’s grilled blue cheese and bacon potato salad:
http://www.southernliving.com/food/entertaining/barbecue-side-dishes
This site also has good looking summer recipes for sides. I am not tried them, but plan to do so. They look very fresh and colorful.
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/jennifer-segal/9-salads-and-sides-to-fla_b_10720348.html
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