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Host a Father’s Day “Cook-In” June 18, 2009

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Don’t let the rain ruin your plans for a Father’s Day cookout.  You can still throw your favorite father a BBQ in his honor -  just shift gears from a cookout to a “cook-in.”  Here’s a menu that you can make on the grill or in a grill pan.

 

 

Cookout or “Cook-In” Menu
 
Black bean and corn quesadillas
Chips and mango salsa
Coffee and chili rubbed steak
Chopped cucumber, red pepper and tomato salad
Chipotle mashed potatoes (add 2 Tbs. chipotle peppers canned in adobo sauce to your favorite type of mashed potatoes)
Grilled Asparagus
Espresso chocolate chunk cookies
Fruit kabobs (thread chunks of fresh fruit on bamboo skewers and drizzle with honey and fresh lime juice)
 
Vodka spiked lemonade or peach iced tea sweetened with agave nectar
Assorted ice-cold beer

 

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Fiesta Menu August 8, 2008

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A fiesta makes for a great summer theme party.  A south-of-the border menu lends itself to some simple, no-cook recipes and delicious frozen drinks.  I used the menu below for a summer fiesta theme party I threw on my roof-top.  The menu was based on fresh, local ingredients that are at their prime this time of year.  Check back over the next few days for posts with recipes and pictures.

   

Fiesta Menu

 


Appetizers

Warm Peach Salsa & Goat Cheese Dip with Cumin Dusted Pita Chips

Texas Caviar (Bean) Dip with Fresh Sliced Vegetables

Tortilla Chips with Salsa Fresca, Chipotle Salsa & Avocado Dip

Sweet Potato Fries with Avocado Dipping Sauce

 

Main Event

Black Bean Enchiladas

Organic Beef Taco Bar (warm corn tortillas, beef taco filling, shredded chipotle cheddar cheese, sour cream, salsa fresca & guacamole)

Chipotle-Citrus Slaw

 

Dessert

Margarita Key Lime Pie with Toasted Almond & Graham Cracker Crust

Mellon Ball Fruit Salad with Honey-Lime Dressing

Mexican Chocolate Brownies

 

Drinks

Mexican Beer (Corona, Negra Modelo)

Frozen New Jersey Peach Margaritas

 

Favors

Sweet and Spicy Toasted Pepitas