Gimme gimme those pot-luck summer recipes...

[QueenBea]

Gerry, your weather forecast carried over here darnit.

I called hubby last night from camp as I always do before going to bed and he said he ate all of the goodies I packed him for his weekend lunch so he planned on ordering out for tonight.

Well it just poured today, but I still wanted to make something special for him so he wouldn't have to order some junk food meal.

I posted this already at the food photo forum but thought I should share it here also, just because...




Anyhoots, I dropped it off to him at work on my way back from camp. He was just going in to work and he was tickled as he ran out of lunch foods and was just going to order out.

I tagged two of these at the Alphabet Soup Recipe Tag Game and the last one is my recipe.

Kit's http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/kitten ... lled-steak





Bergy's http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/roaste ... c-and-lime



My http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/grilled-zucchini



Now the sweetest thing about this is that he had no idea I was bringing him something to eat and when I got home I had this lovely little note in the kitchen with a little rose bud on it from our rosebush. Just because.....Sheesh, I feel so loved.....

[Gerry]

Awesome photos Bea - need to do a city shop and get to those recipes!

Summer visitors these past weeks have made for some wonderful family gatherings with outdoor cookouts. Sharing some recipes everyone gave thumbs up to.

We so enjoyed Linda's Curry Shrimp and decided it would make for a great appetiser - we did a repeat and yes makes for a terrific appetiser- everyone loved it! Linda's

Another great Linda recipe - Linda 's Shrimp Skewers
Linda's http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/heres- ... mp-skewers

Bergy's Really Woking, Garlic, Ginger Prawns another winner http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/heres- ... rry-shrimp http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/really ... ger-prawns


Salads
Loved Dee_Cooker41's Asian salad - http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/asian- ... t-coleslaw



Cathy's Ceasar Salad- http://recipezazz.com/recipe/cathys-cae ... d-dressing


http://recipezazz.com/recipe/bean-salad-0



Today we are joining family gathering at a community down the road - a Beef Pit Barbecue - all I need to contribute to pre barbecue gathering is ... fresh dill from the garden!

Been fun sharing - come on in and share your favourite potluck recipes!

[Dot]

The recipe that is requested that i bring is my coleslaw recipe#30073. It is indeed our favorite

[Gerry]

The recipe that is requested that i bring is my coleslaw recipe#30073. It is indeed our favorite

Great to have you sharing one of your favouite summer recipes Dot! I love adding new recipes to our potlucks and gatherings. Have your Cabbage Salad printed and ready for the next potluck party.
Dot's http://recipezazz.com/recipe/cabbage-salad-coleslaw

Another of your recipes that I have been wanting to make is your BBQ Beef, I'm sure it would be a real crowd pleaser!
Dot's http://recipezazz.com/recipe/shredded-bbq-beef

[QueenBea]

Getting things ready for a Girls' Pot-Luck get together and just made a few pitchers of these.

http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/pitche ... c-caesar-0



Now off to get a few salads together.

[Gerry]

This past weekend saw to celebrating a family anniversary on Saturday as well as a wonderful Sunday garden party. Mini potlucks make these outdoor gatherings easy and fun! Enjoyed on the weekend a number of summer recipes that make outdoor entertaining a snap - all can be found right here on Recipezazz!

Along with pitchers of iced tea and lemonade we added a couple of great summer afternoon sippers.

Derf's crisp refreshing sangria has to be one of the best Sangrias I've ever tasted! http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/lemon-lime-sangria


Another easy summer sipper for easy entertaining http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/pitche ... c-caesar-0


Being shrimp lovers our shrimp starters - Bergy's fabuleous http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/really ... ger-prawns


and one of our family favourites - http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/shrimp ... ld-classic


Wings are another must make starter for special occasions - Beas super easy awesome wings - http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/sriracha-chicken-wings

Mains, Pork chops marinated in one of our favourite marinades http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/marinade-steak-and-rib along with SIL's awesome potato and vegetable grill (didn't manage to get back to snap it plated) http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/potato ... able-grill.


DD brought one of our favourite salads - Black Bean Salad and Corn Salad http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/black- ... corn-salad

Have to love these summer weekends!

Be sure to stop in and share your summer potluck recipes with us!

[Mary]

I don't really have a recipe to offer, but I would like to share what I was told at a recent family party -- to which I took a large pot of pinto beans and deviled eggs. Both are no brainers for me, so I'm always ready to bring both but am always on the list for deviled eggs -- whatever the occasion.

So, I received so many compliments on the eggs that I sighed and asked "What's so special about my deviled eggs?" The consensus was quick and loud. My deviled eggs are just plain old eggs . . . no fancy flavors or surprise ingredients. Surprisingly those in agreement were male and female, young and old.

I guess people just want familiar flavors. I never add anything to the egg yolks but sour cream, mayonnaise (Hellman's Light), Dijon, salt and pepper, and a dusting of paprika or dill. Years ago, a vigorous dispute over whether the eggs should have dill or sweet pickles led me to omit both in the interest of peace in the family, and it seems that both sides of the argument are happy with the result, as are strangers to the family.

Of the 48 halves that I took to the party (for 12 adults and 8 children), nary a one was left.

[QueenBea]

You are so right Mary, the old faves are always a hit!!! Good ole' pot'o'beans, coleslaws, ceasar salads, pickled eggs, macaroni salad, potato salad........ They are always the first to go.

Those are all great pot-luck recipes Gerry. I have yet to try Derf's sangria recipe.

[Gerry]

Devilled eggs with Hellmans as well as all those old fashioned recipes are family gathering favourites here too! You two would feel right at home at our family reunions. Have been told repeatedly to get those recipes down on paper ... seeing as I am planning a family cookbook soon would be good!

Now about those Pinto Beans Mary - that's one I need to add to my cookbook!

[Mary]

The pinto beans recipe is already here on the site, Gerry. And of course, it comes with a story . . . .

When I married the youngest of six boys, I was learning to cook from cookbooks and didn't have a clue how to feed a crowd of men with appetites that astounded those who didn't know them. They were all tall, lean, and ready to eat a plateful and return for seconds -- and thirds. Their mother, a wise woman indeed, had brought them up on protein and fiber rich beans which were budget wise and plentiful. When times were lean, those kids could always look forward to a hot meal.

So I tackled the family favorite. Boy was I young and optimistic. My "pot" of beans disappeared before I could blink my eyes and was soon doubled and tripled for family gatherings. Over the years, I modified my seasonings and started cooking the beans in the oven so they had constant temperature and didn't require watching. Eventually, my beans were the dish they remembered, and the recipe was expanded to include southwestern flavors, navy beans for Senate Bean Soup and black eyed peas for New Years.

Here's the basic recipe: http://www.recipezazz.com/recipe/basic- ... variations

I've found that the times are sometimes off and the beans need to cook for even longer (perhaps because the beans are older). Also, they are even better when cooked and refrigerated overnight. For smaller amounts, I'm sure a slow cooker would do the job, but I'm a creature of habit and still use the oven for just a single batch.