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Post by drawkcab on Aug 11, 2015 22:02:33 GMT
We're hosting a cookout this weekend and I'm second guessing the menu.
Can you please look it over and tell me if I have enough variety?
apps
chips and salsa
texas caviar
fruit and dip
meal
bbq chicken
pulled pork
corn on the cob
cole slaw
mac & cheese
bbq beans
dessert
apple pie
peach pie
Thanks!
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Post by gorgeouskid on Aug 11, 2015 22:07:00 GMT
The only thing I'd do is add a simple green salad.
Where's my invite, I'm hungry!
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Post by leannec on Aug 11, 2015 22:07:02 GMT
I would add another salad of some sort ... I really love Alyson's Broccoli Salad from allrecipes.com  Or you can add the famous bagged lettuce salad   |
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Post by anxiousmom on Aug 11, 2015 22:12:00 GMT
What time do we come over? |
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Post by drawkcab on Aug 11, 2015 22:12:40 GMT
Oh yeah, a green salad or something veggie. Great idea!
I've made a broccoli salad before, I'll check to see if this is the same one or different.
It would be so fun to have a refugee bbq....!!
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Post by jumperhop on Aug 11, 2015 22:16:11 GMT
I would add a veggie tray. And replace the apple pie with a summer fruit. And add some sort of cream pie to cover all taste buds.
Jen
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Post by ginacivey on Aug 11, 2015 22:17:26 GMT
i laugh any time someone recommends a veggie tray
didn't we have a HUGE thread about veggie trays?
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Post by Deleted on Aug 11, 2015 22:18:42 GMT
It definitely needs some vegetables IMO.
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Post by lesley on Aug 11, 2015 22:19:42 GMT
I would add in a green salad too, with a French dressing.
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Post by drawkcab on Aug 11, 2015 22:20:17 GMT
The Peas are so smart!
Veggeis and a variety of desserts.
I didn't even mention the drinks, they are iced tea, lemonade, apple juice, water, beer, wine.
Any other changes I should make, please let me know, you're helping me!
Thanks again!
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Post by hennybutton on Aug 11, 2015 22:26:34 GMT
You have coleslaw, so I wouldn't bother with a green salad. Just make sure it's fresh and lightly dressed.
I think your menu is perfect the way it is. If anything, it's too much food.
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Post by brynn on Aug 11, 2015 22:28:03 GMT
The original menu looked wonderful, but adding a simple green salad would be great. Enjoy!!
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Post by hop2 on Aug 11, 2015 22:34:04 GMT
Only thing missing is my invite  lol |
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Post by valincal on Aug 11, 2015 22:41:36 GMT
Looks like a perfect cook out to me! |
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Post by cmpeter on Aug 11, 2015 22:46:22 GMT
I agree with the green salad recommendation. I also don't eat cooked fruit, so I would pass on dessert.
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Post by penny on Aug 11, 2015 22:49:49 GMT
If the coleslaw had a vinaigrette type dressing I'd be okay without a green salad, but if it's a creamy coleslaw then a green salad would be good... For those that don't like pies, what about brownies or cookies... More of a nibble type dessert... And I'm another one checking for my invite  Sounds wonderful |
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Post by anaterra on Aug 11, 2015 22:51:18 GMT
Banana pudding or strawberry shortcake added to the desserts... i like that better then pie...
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Post by littlemama on Aug 11, 2015 22:59:13 GMT
I feel like the salsa and Texas caviar are somewhat redundant, so I would probably add something else for an appetizer. Not saying I would get rid of either of those things, but I would have something that didn't involve tortilla chips.
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Post by Belle on Aug 11, 2015 23:04:56 GMT
I think it looks fabulous as is but if you want to add something, consider brownies for dessert along with the pies.
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Post by MorningPerson on Aug 11, 2015 23:07:39 GMT
I haven't gone to my mailbox for a couple of days, but I'm assuming my invitation is in there. Sounds perfect to me!  |
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Post by momof3pits on Aug 12, 2015 1:03:51 GMT
Looks yummy to me!!!
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Post by katiekaty on Aug 12, 2015 1:53:29 GMT
I would add a veggie tray for the apps and omit on of the pies and add the fruit tray with dip there.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 1:54:24 GMT
A salad or a veggie.
And yes, an invite!!
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Post by caro on Aug 12, 2015 2:05:12 GMT
Yes to the green salad with a variety of salad dressing inuding low cal or the Brocolli salad. Cookies or brownies would be nice. Some people do not like a mayo based food and would prefer more low cal.
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Post by Deleted on Aug 12, 2015 2:07:46 GMT
You don't need to change a thing.
Have fun!
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Post by AussieMeg on Aug 12, 2015 2:28:49 GMT
Great menu, lots of variety. I agree with the others who suggested a simple salad. I would have also suggested a fruit salad as an alternative to the heavier pies, but you mentioned fruit and dip in the appetizers - could you do that as a dessert instead?
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Post by kellybelly77 on Aug 12, 2015 2:47:23 GMT
I don't eat BBQ meat so I'm not the best person to ask, but the only thing I would be eating would be fruit. I would definitely add a salad.
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Post by ScrapbookMyLife on Aug 12, 2015 3:07:37 GMT
I would add brownies or something chocolate to the dessert menu.
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lol
Sounds wonderful 
