Must haves for a BBQ

We're having a BBQ next weekend, and I'm trying to figure out what we need. Here's what I am planning on getting so far (thanks to Costco):

hot dogs
hamburgers
salad
potato salad
beer
water
soda
cookies
chips

Costco has bags of frozen chicken tenders (unbreaded - just fresh frozen) that are great on the BBQ for those wanting something other than Hots & Hams. I marinate them in Lawry's Lemon Herb marinade for an hour or so, then as they are grilling, keep brushing on the marinade to keep them from drying out. They are always a big hit.

Also good to have are:

Grilled Sausage
Veggies & Dip
Fruit, like grapes, or a fruit salad
Brownies or Cupcakes
Costco also has a great Cheescake
Corn chips and salsa
FRESH CORN ON THE COB! In season now!
Lemonade or Iced Tea

corn on the cob on the grill!!!


Soak it in salted water for an hour or so, and then put them on the grill...without peeling.....When the husks are brown, time to eat!! its THE BEST!!!!


Also, some fresh tomatoes, sliced and marinated in italian dressing with a piece of mozzarella cheese on top...or tomatoes sliced with pesto and mozz chees on top!! easy and delicious!!!

Drill the watermelon and pour in the vodka

it's funny, my MIL and I were going over the menu today for the big Labor Day party that they do each year (and I usually man the grill

i would say for the non 'chip and pretzel' eaters, maybe a cold celery/carrott/broccoli platter, with a light dip.

And for the meat, you don't want to overdo it. Hamburgers and hot dogs are a must and then one other meat. Possible suggestions could be:

Chicken
Ribs
Sausage and Peppers
Steak Pinwheels

potato salad or macaroni salad is good (i usually prefer potato), then a regular salad, possibly some corn on the cob

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Posted by 121502

Drill the watermelon and pour in the vodka

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OOHHH RACH.... NEVER THOUGHT OF THAT I THINK I MIGHT BE HITTING THE BOTTLE TOMORROW THOUGH!

Grilled Kielbasa makes a great snack while the burgers are cooking.

or my SIL always brings a pinwheel sausage and italian bread which is a big hit.

hmmm......since i cook LOTS of things on a grill.( chef for a hotel) flank steak is VERY good east to coat and grill, makes great sliced steak for sands, or salads.......of a peace about 6-7 lbs...say 8 minutes fon each side for rare to med rare.....


enjoy
jonn

Horeshoes
Volleyball
Badmitten

watermellon
chicken
sausage
corn on the cob

dip or salsa
corn
paper plates and utensils and plastic cups
citonella candles to keep the bugs away

Buns/breads.

Marinades.

A great dessert.

So far this is ours

Hamburgers
Hot dogs
BBQ chicken
Beans
Salad
Sausage and Peppers
Baked Ziti
Eggplant Parm
3 bean salad
pasta salad
potato salad
I was thinking of make tortellini salad but I think that is over kill
Brushetta
Potato Chips
Pretzels
Other snack

That is it for the food and then there are the drinks

Do you think that is enough for 50 people. I am cooking all of this so I just was thinking that maybe I need something else??

What do you think

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Posted by swags1016

So far this is ours

Hamburgers
Hot dogs
BBQ chicken
Beans
Salad
Sausage and Peppers
Baked Ziti
Eggplant Parm
3 bean salad
pasta salad
potato salad
I was thinking of make tortellini salad but I think that is over kill
Brushetta
Potato Chips
Pretzels
Other snack

That is it for the food and then there are the drinks

Do you think that is enough for 50 people. I am cooking all of this so I just was thinking that maybe I need something else??

What do you think

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Sounds Great Jamie!! When should I be there??

margaritas!!!
def. corn on the cob.
watermelon
and music...lots of good music. reggae, jazz, accoustic jam sessions from the dead and dave matthews. lots of candles and tea lights. get some hawaiian music and some tiki torches.

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Posted by holly231

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Posted by swags1016

So far this is ours

Hamburgers
Hot dogs
BBQ chicken
Beans
Salad
Sausage and Peppers
Baked Ziti
Eggplant Parm
3 bean salad
pasta salad
potato salad
I was thinking of make tortellini salad but I think that is over kill
Brushetta
Potato Chips
Pretzels
Other snack

That is it for the food and then there are the drinks

Do you think that is enough for 50 people. I am cooking all of this so I just was thinking that maybe I need something else??

What do you think

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Sounds Great Jamie!! When should I be there??

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Holly ure going too.

they're not listed and i am sure you thought of it all already but don't forget....

plates (regular and dessert size)
napkins
plastic/paper tablecloths + clips or tape
plastic forks/knives/spoons
paper towels
foil
serving forks/spoons
cups (hot and cold??)
condiments
ice