momofone's Question:
We are going to have about 20-30 people at our BBQ and are planning on cooking hamburgers but not sure what else. Probably will deep fry a turkey too - or does that not go well? We Asked everyone to bring a side dish but I wanted to make a few things too. I would rather not make pasta or potato salad because i'm sure everyone else will bring that. I am thinking some varieties of dips? a few easy desserts? Let me know, i'm horrible at party planning, please help!


JennyP's Answer

Fried turkey is great, as long as you know what you are doing!!!! Grilling hamburgers, polish sausage, and pork roast are also good summertime bbq foods. Even though its a potluck, you'll want to round out the menu by making a dish in each food group. Here are some ideas: 1. Baked or grilled beans with bacon and brown sugar
2. Corn to roast on the grill with an herb and pepper butter
3. Coleslaw or an asian slaw
4. Deviled eggs
5. Grilled poblamo chilli's brushed with a mixture of kosher salt, olive oil, minced garlic and stuffed with jack cheese.
6. Homemade ice cream (if you have an ice cream maker!)
7. Lemon bars
8. Spinach dip in a bread bowl

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