Cookout Menu Ideas
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Cookout Menus...
Those are top of the planning list for Memorial Day, July 4th and Labor day which are big grilling days across the U.S.
Summertime especially, you can really enjoy some great feasting!
Here are some cookout menu items that are often included at cookouts in different areas of the country:
Try these recipes at your next cook out!
Garlic Cole Slaw
- 2 heads of cabbage, shredded
- 3 cups vegetable oil
- 2 cups apple cider vinegar
- 2 cups mayonnaise
- 1/4 cup finely minced garlic
- 5 Tablespoons kosher salt
Whisk together oil, vinegar, mayonnaise, garlic and salt. Toss with the cabbage. Cover and refrigerate for several hours, stirring often. Remove from refrigerator 30 minutes before serving.
Grammy's Apple Cake Recipe
- 1 1/8 cup Wesson oil
- 2 cups sugar
- 2 well beaten eggs
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1 tsp soda
- 2 cups sifted four
- 2 tsp vanilla
- 2 cups apples, cut fine
- 1 cup nuts, cut fine
Mix together in the order given. Bake at 350 degrees for 40 to 60 minutes in a large loaf pan. Do not open oven door for at least 30 minutes after placing cake in the oven.
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Jalapeno Bites
- 12 fresh jalapeno peppers
- 8 ounces cream cheese
- 12 bacon strips, uncooked
Cut the tops off peppers and hollow out the inside. Fill each with cream cheese. Place one end of the bacon strip over the top of the filled jalapeno and continue wrapping. Spear toothpick in through bacon and pepper so that it doesn't unwrap during grilling. Grill until bacon is cooked.
Watermelon Ice
- 1 tsp. unflavored gelatin
- 2 Tablespoons water
- 4 cups seeded, cubed watermelon, divided
- 2 Tablespoons lime juice
- 2 Tablespoons honey
In a microwave safe bowl, sprinkle gelatin over water. Let stand for 2 minutes. Microwave on high for 40 seconds, stir. Let stand for 2 minutes or until gelatin is dissolved. Pour into a blender or food processor. Add 1 cup watermelon, lime juice and honey. Cover and process until smooth. Add remaining melon, a cup at a time, and process until smooth. pour into a 9 inch square dish. freeze until almost firm. Transfer to a chilled bowl. Beat with an electric mixer until mixture is bright pink. Pour into serving dishes. Freeze until firm. Remove from the freezer 15 to 20 minutes before serving. Makes 4 servings.
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