What can I bring to a BBQ/Birthday?!
What can I bring to a BBQ/Birthday?
I'm invited to my co-worker/friend's birthday. She's turning 28 and she's having a BBQ with hamburgers & hot dogs. What can I bring to her as a gift or food-wise for the BBQ? I'm looking for something original... I need answers!!!
Thanks
Answers:
this may sound silly
but my friends love when i bring
napkin vases to the bbq party
go to any dollar store
buy at least 30 dish clothes
and 2 vases
roll or fold dish clothes and arrange them in the vases
make them as fancy as you want
maccoroni salad, coleslaw, meatballs, chips, cheese ball, pasta salad, veggie's and dip,
Bring my famous "firemans' secret recipe" ribs. I am not a fireman, but i stole it from one..but hes cool with it, so if you are a fireman, no disrespect...Buy a slab of ribs, chop in sets of 4, boil in water and garlic salt for about an hour. Remove, place in plastic bags and pour in the sauce- use the cheapest, least exciting bbq sauce, like "Hunts", and marinate over night. Throw on medium heat for about 25 minutes..dont burn it! Meat will fall off the bone.
What about making a taco dip? Buy taco seasoning and mix it with sour cream and cream cheese. Pour onto a plate. Layer chopped tomatoes, shredded lettuce and cheese on top. Serve with taco chips. Everyone loves this dip! For a gift? No advice. Sorry
You can put together a basket with hot sauces, BBQ sauces, BBQ cookbook.
ohh! the vases are soo clever!
but if you're looking foodwise--
halushkie
or
pierogies
(YUM! they are always a hit when I bring either dish)
If a drinker bring the beer, or get her a nice bottle of Sangria always good at a BBQ
This is a very unique dessert that is perfect for a party.
Gelatin Cream Cheese Dessert
1 (6 oz.) pkg. lemon gelatin
2 qt. boiling water
2 (6 oz.) pkg. strawberry gelatin
1 c. butter or margarine
1/2 c. light brown sugar
2 c. flour
1 c. chopped nuts (optional)
2 (8 oz.) pkg. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. sugar
2 (8 oz.) bottles heavy cream, whipped
Preheat over to 375?F. Dissolve lemon gelatin in 2 cups of the boiling water. Dissolve strawberry gelatin in the remaining 6 cups boiling water; set both aside to cool. Cream butter and brown sugar. Gradually stir in flour; mix in nuts. Spread evenly in a 20x12x4 inch pan. Bake for 15 to 18 minutes; cool. Chill for 15 minutes. Beat cream cheese with sugar. Fold in whipped cream. Gently stir in cooled lemon gelatin. Pour onto crust; refrigerate until firm. Pour strawberry gelatin over cheese mixture and chill again until strawberry layer is firm. Cut into 2 x 2 1/2 inch pieces. Makes 48 servings.
Tropical Ham
http://groups.yahoo.com/group/rushinreci...
If it's in season fresh corn on the cob with some seasoned butter to rub on it.
Why don't you purchase two straw cowboy hats, fill one with chips and put the bowl of dip in the other?
An edible centerpiece made from fresh fruits. I made one last summer. I used small cookie cutters to shape the flowers and made a beautiful fruit "flower" arrangement. You can also buy them: http://www.ediblearrangements.com/....
I am sure they will like it