Judy/cookouts and picnics

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those are great ideas and thanks....I would implement those things for smaller

groups...ie smoothies, gardenburgers etc.

 

I guess I was thinking in terms of large groups. yesterday our church got

together and my brain kicked into gear since we have 4 acres...how can I have a

bonfire etc and serve 75 + people....veggie dogs can be expensive! Everyone

brought some food, but the hosts provided bun and dogs...

 

Kathleen

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wwjd

Monday, May 05, 2008 7:06 AM

Re: cookouts and picnics

 

 

Haystacks(recipe in the Mexican and children files) are always a hit and easy

to make for picnics.

 

We love any of the Worthington Loma Linda veggie Hotdogs, such as the

Vega-Links, Big Franks, Linketts, etc..... They come in cans, so you can open

them when you get to your bon fire and either put them on a metal prongs over

the fire or grill them. If at home, you could just pour the veggie hotdogs,

broth and all in to a pan and cover. Bring to a boil and turn off the burner.

..They are very good.

 

We love the veggie hot dogs, taken from the can and just slice them up in some

Bush Vegetarian Baked beans and heated. I like to saute some onions to go into

this also.

 

Asian Coleslaw, add the dression, nuts and noodles to right before serving.

 

Potato Salad is another good alternative to potato chips.

 

Veggie Stick Platter with dip

 

Fruit dip served with fresh fruit

 

Mellon chunk fruit salad

 

Grill some of the frozen Veggie Burgers and Morningstar Farms Chick patties.

Serve with toppings of choices on the side.

 

Roast some fresh ears of corn in their husks on the covered grill and bake

some small red potatoes wrapped in foil. . Make up a foil pack of thickly sliced

onions, a little Smart Balance Light " buttery " spread, some mushrooms and green

peppers and some McKays " Beef " style seasoning. Add any other veggies of choice.

Seal up your package well and put on the grill to cook.

 

Look thru our salad and appetizer recipes files. There are some great choices

there. Humus is yummy with toasted pita chips. You can take some wraps along and

you could make a hummus sandwich wrap with tomatoes, lettuce, onion slices and

any thing else you want.

 

Pasta salads are a nice part of picnics. Deviled eggs are also a winner. Or a

eggsalad sandwich filling.

 

Pick up some of the Worthington frozen vegetarian slices of Bolono, wham(like

ham), " chicken " , turkee, " corn beef " , smoked " beef " ones. And bring along a

platter of sandwich toppings, like onions, pickles slices, lettuce leaves,

tomato slices, bell pepper slices, etc and some Veganaise. As soon as these are

thawed, you can use them that way or heat it in a frying pan and brown or bake

until crispy.

 

Take a pan of brownies for everyone or a cake. It is easiest to

make the

cake in a casserole dish and leave in it,for transporting and serving at a

picnic.

 

Lemonade always goes great for these picnics. You can make it up fresh using

squezzed lemon juice and sugar or some of the Real Lemon and sugar. Or bring a

jar of homemade herbal tea.

 

If you are doing this in your back yard, make frozen smoothies in your

Vita-Mix . for everyone to enjoy.

 

Have fun.

 

Judy

 

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RAWKAW

Monday, May 05, 2008 5:07 AM

cookouts and picnics

 

Yesterday we were invited to a bonfire. There were a lot of folks there....and

the standard fare of hotdogs, potato chips , cokes etc were there.

 

What do all you long time vegetarians do for large groups? I understand 'why'

most people have hotdogs as they are cheap and feed a lot of people.

 

Does anyone have ideas , other than just doing a potluck, for feeding a lot of

people?

 

Throughout the summer we have always loved to have cookouts, picnics and

bonfires...but I'm stumped regarding food for the masses! I may just have to

keep it to the potluck style and set out my hummus for those who dare! lol

 

Kathleen

VA