pinball Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Anything traditional? New? Cookout? Barbecue? Camping food? Snackies for the fireworks? My tradition is baked beans…Use 1 lb of bacon. parcook 8 slices of bacon & set aside. Chop the other 8 slices of bacon, add a medium diced onion (not purple) and sauté together then drain fat off. Use what ever beans you like (I like navy) about 3-4 cans depending on your needs. Drain and rinse. Mix beans with about 1 cup of ketchup, a few big squirts of yellow mustard, a couple tablespoons of brown sugar, tsp of black pepper, and a few shakes of hot sauce. Increase those ingredients if you like it saucy. Mix in onions and chopped bacon. Pour into casserole dish and top with spread out par cooked bacon. Bake until bubbly and sauce thickens. Usually at 350 for 45 mins or so but can do it at different temps and time based on what else the oven is being used for. 😋 Yum 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marbel Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I'm not a big baked-bean person but that sounds pretty good! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I should make cole slaw; it's low carb and is on hubby's Holiday Food short list. Yesterday, son and I made barbacoa such as one sees at street taco places and at Chipotle. It turned out quite tasty, but it was not cooked to fall-apart stage, so I put it in the oven for another hour after dinner. I love that it made a big batch that I can have with corn chips, over rice (like we had it last night) and in street tacos....of course. 🙂 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wisdomandtreasures Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 (edited) Well, we recently went vegetarian and veggie hot dogs and burgers don't taste good, so I'm making cheese enchiladas, two salads, and banana nice cream with chocolate chia pudding for the topping. Salad 1: Finely dice black beans, corn, tomato, bell pepper, English cucumber, cilantro, red onion, green onion. Dressing: 1 avocado, salt, pepper, lime juice, apple cider vinegar. Blend until creamy. Serve with chips to dip. Salad 2: Watermelon, pineapple, strawberry. Dressing: Yogurt & lime juice. Here's the enchilada sauce recipe I use. Edited July 3, 2023 by wisdomandtreasures 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 13 minutes ago, Halftime Hope said: I should make cole slaw; it's low carb and is on hubby's Holiday Food short list. Yesterday, son and I made barbacoa such as one sees at street taco places and at Chipotle. It turned out quite tasty, but it was not cooked to fall-apart stage, so I put it in the oven for another hour after dinner. I love that it made a big batch that I can have with corn chips, over rice (like we had it last night) and in street tacos....of course. 🙂 Yum…I love Chuck roast. I can’t believe how expensive it has gotten tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 2 minutes ago, wisdomandtreasures said: Well, we recently went vegetarian and veggie hot dogs and burgers don't taste good, so I'm making cheese enchiladas, two salads, and banana nice cream with chocolate chia pudding for the topping. Salad 1: black beans, corn, tomato, bell pepper, English cucumber, cilantro, red onion, green onion. Dressing: 1 avocado, salt, pepper, lime juice, apple cider vinegar. Blend until creamy. Serve with chips to dip. Salad 2: Watermelon, pineapple, strawberry. Dressing: Yogurt & lime juice. Here's the enchilada sauce recipe I use. Salads sound delish! so do enchiladas 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pawz4me Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 We're not doing anything special for the Fourth. And it's disgustingly hot and humid here, bad enough that even my two meat eaters are wanting lighter fare. So at least for the next few days we're focusing on salads, roasted veggies, melons and berries. 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Indigo Blue Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Probably something quick because the boys will be here tomorrow, and I have a lot to do to get things ready, plus packing myself up for a short trip for all of us. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 We are going to a steak and chicken cook out. I’m bringing Mac and cheese and seven layer salad 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 We've had too many hotdog/hamburger cookouts lately so I'm going to do pulled pork for tomorrow, tiny roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, tons of fruit and chocolate lush and lemon lush for dessert. Oh, and making gf peanut butter cookies for my dil. I'm determined that we are going to have a great family gathering. My eldest, his wife and five kids left the country for at least two years last week so there is a large gap in our family group and this is the first gathering. We have to find a new normal. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Loowit Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 We are having my side of the family over for a backyard bbq in the afternoon. I am providing hamburgers and hot dogs (my dad is doing the grilling). I am making baked beans. DD is making her famous mac & cheese. I will also be making a trifle for dessert with homemade lemon pound cake, fresh berries, and a cream cheese type filling. I might also make a rhubarb peach pie. My sister is bringing chips and cookies. My mom is bringing potato salad. My brother hasn't said yet, but he always brings his homemade ice cream which is great. My niece is bringing coleslaw I think; she wasn't sure. 3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Halftime Hope Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 2 hours ago, Pawz4me said: We're not doing anything special for the Fourth. And it's disgustingly hot and humid here, bad enough that even my two meat eaters are wanting lighter fare. So at least for the next few days we're focusing on salads, roasted veggies, melons and berries. That's one of the reasons we did the barbacoa. It give a bit of flavor with mostly else. We have roasted corn, roasted zuchini boats, fresh pico de gallo, and add the latter to avocados for guac. 🙂 And tonight I'll make chicken fajitas with grilled poblanos from the garden -- one of the few things that have grown in our cool June -- and finish off the pico. On a sad note, my usual spot for blueberries was out of them, so no blueberries this 4th. Sigh. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, saraha said: seven layer salad Is this the type with Mayo-based dressing as the top layer? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Tenaj said: pulled pork for tomorrow, tiny roasted potatoes, corn on the cob, tons of fruit and chocolate lush and lemon lush for dessert. Love little potatoes What kind of crust do you make for the lemon lush? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 41 minutes ago, Loowit said: trifle for dessert with homemade lemon pound cake, fresh berries, and a cream cheese type filling. I might also make a rhubarb peach pie. My sister is bringing chips and cookies. Desserts sound awesome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heartlikealion Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 I’m not hosting one this year but when the kids were with me a few days ago I made this festive cake. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 Just now, heartlikealion said: this festive cake. IMO, it’s not a summer holiday without some type of jello 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
math teacher Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 We'e having steak, grilled corn and okra, and fruit, but not sure if we will do it on the fourth or not. We're planning to take a scenic drive one day. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
73349 Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 We're not going to have any special food, but I'm going to try a new nice cream recipe (peanut butter). 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
saraha Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, pinball said: Is this the type with Mayo-based dressing as the top layer? Yup, straight outta 1970 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybee Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 It's too hot to grill out. I'm putting roast in the crockpot with bbq sauce, trying out this new recipe https://easyfamilyrecipes.com/mexican-street-corn-casserole/#recipe, slaw, iced tea, and brownies/ice cream for dessert. Watermelon for supper. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenaj Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 2 hours ago, pinball said: Love little potatoes What kind of crust do you make for the lemon lush? I use the same crust as the chocolate lush. 1/2 cup butter, 1/2 cup pecans and 1 cup flour. I just sub out lemon pudding for the chocolate pudding. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alisoncooks Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 Not much! My kids and DH are away for the week, and I’m just eating random things from the pantry. So far I’ve eaten watermelon and deviled eggs…that feels quite 4th of July-ish, right?! 4 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pinball Posted July 3, 2023 Author Share Posted July 3, 2023 1 hour ago, Jaybee said: iced tea, Love people who include beverages in their menu! Especially iced tea! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScoutTN Posted July 3, 2023 Share Posted July 3, 2023 No clue!! Just me and Dh here. Will probably go see my mom at her AL place and eat something there (though the food is not good!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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