4th of July Recipes (Vanity)

[proudofthesouth]

The 4th of July weekend will be here in a week and I thought that its now time for Freepers to post their favorite summertime recipes.

Here's mine:

Crock Pot Pork Shoulder

1 or 2 pork shoulders (depending upon the size of your crockpot )

*Maple Grove Farms of Vermont Low Carb Sugar Free Hickory Marinade and Basting Sauce

Place pork in a greased crockpot and pour entire bottle (if using 2 shoulders; half bottle if using 1) over the pork.

About twice an hour spoon the sauce over the pork. Cook for about 6 hours (approx).

*For those of you who don't like the sugary sweet bbq sauce made by the major brands, this is a GREAT sauce. I stumbled across it at Target. Its not sweet at all even though it contains Splenda. If you would like their website address, email me.

BTW, if you have a good creamy coleslaw recipe, please email it to me. I'm looking for one without sugar.

[paulat]

ping-a-ding-ding!!

[Brytani]

Two of my favorite appetizer/fingerfood recipes for parties.

Honey glazed grilled chicken wings.

My family and friends go nuts over this simple grilled chicken wing recipe. Just be careful when grilling, the sugar content in the honey will make them burn quickly if you don't watch.

1 5lb pack of chicken wings, tips removed and discarded, joints split into 2 pieces (as for buffalo wings)
2 cups honey
1 cup soy sauce
1 tsp red pepper flakes or 1/2 tsp group Cayenne pepper
1 3inch piece of ginger peeled and grated (I use a microplane for this it works wonderfully)
4 garlic toes grated.
Few shakes of sesame oil (or to taste)


Mix the marinade ingredients together and reserve 1/2 cup of marinade. Mix remaining marinade into chicken wings and leave for at least 4 hours refrigerated or overnight.

Remove the wings from the marinade and shake off excess. Throw away used marinade. On a low grill, grill the wings, turning frequently until done.

In the meantime, heat the reserved marinade on med-low heat for 10 minutes to incorporate the flavors and thicken the marinade.

Serve the wings with the heated marinade/sauce for dipping.


Shrimp Dumplings (Courtesy PF Changs)

1lb Peeled and defined medium shrimp, washed and dried.
2 Tbl minced fine carrot
2 Tbl minced fine green onion
1 tsp. minced fresh ginger
2 Tbl oyster sauce
1/4 tsp. Sesame oil.
1 Pkg Wonton Wrappers

Sauce
1 cup soy sauce
1 oz white vinegar
1/2 tsp chili paste
1 oz sugar
1/2 tsp minced fresh ginger
sesame oil to taste
1 cup water
1 tbl cilantro leaves

Take 1/2 lb of shrimp and mince fine in a food processor. Take the other 1/2 lb and dice small. Combine rest of ingredients.
With a small spoon, place about 1/2 oz of mixture into wonton wrapper. Moisten outside edge. Fold corner to corner (opposite and seal). Top should look like a cross. Place on a plate covered in refrigerator until ready to serve.
Combine sauce ingredients and mix very well.

Fill soup pot with water. Bring water to boil, then down to slight boil.
Line bottom of Chinese bamboo steamer (or a flat steamer) with coating of non-stick spray.
Place dumplings in steamer. Cover and steam 7 to 10 minutes. Dumplings should be firm with internal temperature of 160 degrees.

Serve with dipping sauce and enjoy!!!

(Quick hint on this sauce, I've found if I use hot water when making the sauce the sugar dissolves easier and the flavors meld better. I make the sauce at least an hour before the dumplings and leave it on the counter until ready to serve.

[Chena]

I love recipe threads! Save my seat! :)

[paulat]

My favorite.

Fillet Mignon.

Heat the grill. Put it on. Take it off when done.

LOLOLOL!!! The simplest things are the best!!!

[SAJ]

Now those sound fantastic!

OFF to the store...

;^)

[paulat]

ping-a-ding-ding!!

[ladyL]

ALABAMA WHITE TRASH CAKE easy and delicious

Box of ice cream sandwiches (10-12)
jar of caramel topping
jar of chocolate topping
pecans, bits of chocolate or any kind of sprinkles
large cool whip

Layer ice cream sandwiches in bottom of 9x13 glass dish
pour toppings over ice cream
sprinkle bits of something
top with Cool Whip and more sprinkles

Freeze and cut into squares. WONDERFUL and everybody loves it.

[11Bush]

1) Long early morning ride on my Duc
2) Enough BBQ and fixins to make me unbutton my pants
3) Adult libations
4) 45lbs. of fireworks from 'South of the Border'

God willing I'll be here to post on the 5th. LOL

[Sisku Hanne]

Beer Bread

3 c. self-rising flour (3 c. all purpose, 3 tsp. baking powder & 1 1/2 tsp. salt)
3 T. sugar
1 (12 oz.) beer
PH oven to 375. Mix all ingredients and pour into a lightly greased loaf pan. Brush top with melted butter and bake for 1 hour. Best bread ever.

[Bender2]

Sorry about that lousey posting. As I was saying... I like a Romulan Ale Martini...

To make a Romulan Ale Martini:
1 1/2 oz 100 Proof white Tequila
1 oz Blue Curacao
6 drops Tabasco sauce
1 grain salt
Shake or stir in ice, then pour into a chilled martini glass...

Then you can watch the July 4th Car Washing Contest in comfort...

Shut your mouth about my Lucille!

[Coldwater Creek]

Sugarfree Cole Slaw


1 pkg. cole slaw
1/2 cup real mayo
1/4 cup buttermilk
1/4 cup cream or milk
2 1/2 Tbs. lemon juice
1 1/2 Tbs. vinegar
10 packets sweetener or to taste

Mix dressing ingredients and pour over cabbage and mix well.

Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours.

PS if you are on a low carb diet buy the slaw without the carrots.

[Sisku Hanne]

Dana's Easy Baked Beans

1 jumbo & 1 small can Northern beans- not drained
1 lb box brown sugar
1/2 c. ketchup
1/2 tsp salt
8 slices bacon, crumbled
Bake covered for 2 hrs. at 350. Stir once or twice. Old fashioned and rich flavor!

[Vinnie]

My wife's bean recipe.
They are wonderful.

Mitzi’s Ultimate Beans


1 lb. Ground Beef

1 Green Pepper

1 Onion chopped

1 lb. Smoked link sausage cut ½ lengthwise, then sliced

1 can great Northern Beans drained

1 can Kidney Beans drained

1 can Pinto Beans drained

1 can Pork and Beans DO NOT DRAIN (large can)

1 c. Ketchup

1/2 c. Brown Sugar

1 t. Salt

1 t. Garlic Powder

Pepper to taste

Brown beef, sausage, onion, green pepper. Drain

Add everything to slow cooker and cook on High 4-5 hrs.

[Alouette]

HOT WINGS

First, you need to make "Cajun Seasoning":

Ingredients:

1 tablespoon Sweet paprika
1 teaspoon Salt
1 teaspoon Onion powder
1 teaspoon Garlic powder (or 3-4 fresh garlic cloves, crushed)
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
3/4 teaspoon White pepper
3/4 teaspoon Black pepper
1/2 teaspoon Dried thyme leaves

1 1/2 lb. chicken wings

Rub wings with seasoning mix, olive oil and a squirt of white wine. Let marinate for about 1/2 hour.

Broil wings in a broiling pan, turning once, until the skin is nice and crisp, almost black! Just before serving, drizzle a sauce like teriyaki or honey mustard over the wings.

Eat. Enjoy.

[JRochelle]

Sour Cream Potatoes

Great for a family picnic or get-together.

Ingredients
2 pounds frozen hash brown potatoes
1/2 cup melted butter
1 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 cup cream of chicken soup
16 oz tub of sour cream
2 cups grated cheddar cheese

Toppings
2 cups rice crispes or crushed corn flakes
1/2 cup melted butter
Defrost potatoes. Combine melted butter, salt, pepper, soup, cheese and sour cream. Mix with hash browns. Pour into a greased 9 x 12-inch casserole dish.

Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees.
For Topping: Melt butter and mix with cereal. Add topping 20 min. before potatoes are done. This dish can be frozen and heated before serving.

I got this recipe from Senator Ben Nelson's website but I adjusted it and made it better.:)

[TASMANIANRED]

Easiest side dish in the universe for a cook out.

Corn on the cob on the grill.

[Exit148]

My absolute favorite potato salad of all time! Kind of a German taste with lots of capers.

Small waxy white or red-skinned potatoes, cooked till just tender. Peeled and sliced while still warm. // Add a little vinegar and pepper and toss carefully. // Mix some good mayo with some canola oil and vinegar until you get a nice dressing. Not too tart, but not heavily on the mayo side. Add a bit of sugar, if too tart. // Add plenty of capers to see and taste. // Slice lots of scallions and mix in. // Add the dressing to the potates. You want them wet, but not soupy. // Garnish with parsley and a sprinkling of capers. //

I'll pass the bowl, if there's any left--- after I serve myself.

[JRochelle]

Garlic toes? LOL!


I think I'll make your wing recipe. Sounds yummy.

[TASMANIANRED]

I love these threads. Thanks for getting one started.

[diamond6]

Oh yum!!!