In Feburary 2016 26,
The first thing on your cookout checklist should be main course foods. Hamburgers and hot dogs will most likely be expected by meat eaters at a traditional cookout. If your cookout is for a fancy or special occasion, you may want to opt for fancier foods like steak, barbecued chicken or ribs. When hosting a cookout, you should always provide non-meat and fish options for potential vegetarians in the crowd, unless you are 100 percent sure that the people you've invited eat chicken, beef and pork products. Vegetarian options include grilled eggplant, veggie burgers and veggie dogs. It is also a good idea to have salmon burgers and tuna steaks on hand, as some vegetarians eat fish.
Side Dishes and Finger Foods
The next items on your checklist should be one or two classic cookout side dishes. These include fresh green salads and corn on the cob. You can also choose one of the many egg and mayonnaise based products such as potato or pasta salad and deviled eggs. You will also want to add finger food to your list; this way your guests have something to nosh on while they wait for the grilled foods to cook. This includes plain or flavored potato chips, tortilla chips and salsa, guacamole or fresh cut veggies and dip. Fresh cut veggies are obviously the healthiest option. You can also opt for baked potato chip varieties.
Condiments and Essentials
With all the focus on the main courses and side dishes, it is easy to forget some of the most important condiments and essentials. Adding these products to your checklist ahead of time will ensure that you won't be caught without one of these cookout basics. Make sure you have plenty of condiments such as ketchup, mustard, mayonnaise and relish. If you are serving barbecued chicken or steak, make sure that you have extra barbecue sauce and steak sauce on hand. Additionally, add cheese, lettuce, tomato, onions, baked beans and pickles to your list if you are serving hamburgers and hot dogs. Also, don't forget hamburger and hot dog buns.
Drinks and Desserts
Primarily, on a hot day, you need to make sure that you have plenty of cool fresh water on hand. Guests will also enjoy fruit juices and punches, sports drinks, seltzer and sodas. For an adult beverage option, add chilled white wine and beer to your list. Because cookout foods pack a lot of calories, you can keep your cookout healthy by ending the meal with fresh watermelon or a fresh fruit salad. Other more traditional desserts to add to your checklist include strawberries and whipped cream or brownies.
In Feburary 2016 26,
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Tuesday, 16 February 2016
Inexpensive Wedding Rehearsal Dinner IdeasIn Feburary 2016 16,
In Feburary 2016 16,
One way to have a fairly inexpensive rehearsal dinner is to hold your gathering at the fellowship hall of the church where you will be having your ceremony. Because the rehearsal is also held at the church, it will be convenient for everyone involved to have the dinner at the same place. Church reception halls can accommodate large numbers of guests and can offer all the necessary tables, chairs and utensils. You can choose from a variety of restaurants to cater your event, such as local pizza parlors, which often offer large family-size pasta dishes in addition to pizza.
Pot Luck
Consider holding a pot-luck dinner at your home or the home of your fiance. Provide a main dish, and ask each guest to bring a side dish. You might even set a theme for the dinner, such as Mexican, Italian or American cuisine. Hosting a pot-luck at your own home is a nice way to keep the evening casual and keep the expense to a minimum.
Finger Foods
Another inexpensive idea is to serve finger foods after your rehearsal. Possible food items include trays of sandwiches, fruits and vegetables, chips and dip and a cookie platter. You can serve your guests at the venue where you held your rehearsal, or you can host a get-together at a nearby park or community center.
Barbecue
After your wedding rehearsal, invite everyone to a barbecue at your home or a local park. You can grill inexpensive items such as hot dogs, burgers and chicken, and add some side dishes such as potato salad, baked beans or chips and dip.
In Feburary 2016 16,
One way to have a fairly inexpensive rehearsal dinner is to hold your gathering at the fellowship hall of the church where you will be having your ceremony. Because the rehearsal is also held at the church, it will be convenient for everyone involved to have the dinner at the same place. Church reception halls can accommodate large numbers of guests and can offer all the necessary tables, chairs and utensils. You can choose from a variety of restaurants to cater your event, such as local pizza parlors, which often offer large family-size pasta dishes in addition to pizza.
Pot Luck
Consider holding a pot-luck dinner at your home or the home of your fiance. Provide a main dish, and ask each guest to bring a side dish. You might even set a theme for the dinner, such as Mexican, Italian or American cuisine. Hosting a pot-luck at your own home is a nice way to keep the evening casual and keep the expense to a minimum.
Finger Foods
Another inexpensive idea is to serve finger foods after your rehearsal. Possible food items include trays of sandwiches, fruits and vegetables, chips and dip and a cookie platter. You can serve your guests at the venue where you held your rehearsal, or you can host a get-together at a nearby park or community center.
Barbecue
After your wedding rehearsal, invite everyone to a barbecue at your home or a local park. You can grill inexpensive items such as hot dogs, burgers and chicken, and add some side dishes such as potato salad, baked beans or chips and dip.
In Feburary 2016 16,
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