What do you cook for the little cookouts?
Wednesday July 8, 2009
Last weeks question asked what you cook for the big cookouts of the years. You know, the stuff you throw on the grill or in the smoker when you have family and friends over for the big party (the impress the guest food). So this week I thought I would ask you about the foods you cook when it's just you and the people who live at your address, the typically stuff. So, generally:
POLL: What do you cook for the little cookouts?
1) Brisket
2) Burgers and Dogs
3) Chicken
4) Fish and Seafood
5) Pulled Pork
6) Ribs
7) Rotisserie Roasts
8) Steaks and Chops
9) Veggies
10) Other (Please Specify in the Comments)
Comments
Funny you should ask that question Derrick because last night we were going to grill and we couldn’t decide between fish/shrimp or steak. One of my girls wanted fish, one wanted shrimp and hubby wanted steak. Rather than being the deciding vote and hearing how unfair I was being from my 8-year-old when I didn’t side with her, we did all three! Steak & shrimp kabobs and small salmon filets. Worked out great and the new sauce I tried on the salmon (dijon mustard, Texas Pete, celery salt, garlic, rosemary, cuman and thyme) was a huge hit as it was just tangy enough to have a little zing.
I’ll cook ribs or pulled pork for any size gathering!
But for the little cookouts, my family likes flatbread pizzas. I make them with fresh tomatoes that I’ve sauteed with a little olive oil and salt until they reduce to a sauce. Spread that on the flatbreads that I’ve oiled and warmed up, add some grilled veggies, grilled chicken or shrimp if desired, a bunch of fresh mozzarella and goat cheese with some chopped fresh basil as garnish. Close the cover and grill till the cheese melts. People can’t eat them fast enough!