what can i take for a cookout today?

Question

nothing with too many wierd items, i do have cream cheese though maybe with that?

Answer 1

There's tons of good ideas on here:

http://bbq.about.com/od/seasonal/a/aa062800a.htm

I always think it's nice to bring a dessert (cream cheese makes for a yummy cheesecake or check out the recipe I added below)...brownies and cookies are always a hit

You can't miss with a veggie tray, fruit tray, deviled eggs, salads (cole slaw, macaroni, potato...fresh veggie salad...all are great), baked beans.

BUT...on this website they suggest SANGRIA. That is both fun and different. That would be great for a cookout with adults. It's a nice break from the more common beer. There's a sangria recipe on that website (and more online)

Here's a recipe for a yummy yummy dessert made with cream cheese....you have to find these STELLA D'ORO ANGINETTI cookies at your grocery store to make them (you can use cans of mandarin oranges instead of pineapple and it's also wonderful). They taste light & fresh....they will disappear in seconds at a cookout!!:

ANGINETTI® "Cream Puffs"


Prep Time: 20 min
Total Time: 20 min
Makes: 10 servings, about 2 cream puffs each

1 pkg. (5 oz.) STELLA D'ORO ANGINETTI Cookies

4 oz. (1/2 of 8-oz. pkg.) PHILADELPHIA Cream Cheese, softened

1-1/2 cups thawed COOL WHIP Whipped Topping

1 can (8 oz.) crushed pineapple, well drained


CUT cookies in half horizontally; set aside.

BEAT cream cheese in small bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until creamy. Add whipped topping; beat 1 minute or just until blended. Gently stir in pineapple.

SPOON 1 Tbsp. of the pineapple mixture onto bottom half of each cookie; cover with top half of cookie. Refrigerate until ready to serve. Store leftover cream puffs in refrigerator.

See a photo of the cookie at http://www.kraftfoods.com/recipes/CookiesCandyOtherDesserts/OtherRefrigeratedDesserts/ANGINETTICreamPuffs.html

Answer 2

You can have fruit, maybe some finger foods, You can make cream cheese brownies. They may sound weird but they are really deliouse. Here is a recipie. You can take some sandwiches and some chicken. Bread, Cookout bread. You have to bring cookout bread! One of the best recipies is below the brownie recipie. It is a really recipie. Good luck!


CREAM CHEESE BROWNIES

4 squares unsweetened chocolate
3/4 cup (1-1/2 sticks) butter
2-1/2 cups sugar
5 eggs
1-1/4 cups flour
1 8 oz pkg cream cheese, softened

Preheat oven to 350°F. Grease a 13x9-inch aluminum foil baking pan.
Read through this recipe entirely before you begin, as you will need to divide ingredients into separate batters in order to create two layers.

Microwave together the chocolate and butter on high setting 2 minutes. Stir in 2 cups of the sugar and blend well. Stir in 4 eggs and 1 cup of flour. Spread this mixture in the greased pan.

Beat cream cheese, gradually adding remaining ingredients. Combine well.

Spoon second mixture over batter already in pan. Swirl together lightly stirring with knife to create a marble-like pattern. Bake in Preheated 350 degree oven for 40 minutes or until toothpick has grainy fudge bits but is not clean, like in a cake. Be careful not to overbake.



COOKOUT BREAD

Great "Gotta Bring Something" bread, make ahead and heat up before meal.

1 stick butter
1/2 c. chopped chives
1/2 c. grated Parmesan cheese
Loaf French or Italian bread, cut horizontally

Melt butter, mix in chives, spread on bread, sprinkle on cheese. Wrap tightly in foil, freeze until hour before use, take out and heat up in oven/grill.



GOOD LUCK!

Answer 3

Hi !!!
How about...

Cream Cheese Salsa Dip

Ready in: < 30 minutes
Difficulty: 1 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 8

Ingredients:
8 ounces Cream Cheese -- At Room Temperature
1/2 cup Salsa
2 tablespoons Milk
1/2 teaspoon Cumin
1/2 teaspoon Onion powder
1/2 teaspoon Garlic powder
3/8 teaspoon Cayenne pepper

Directions:

Stir all ingredients until well blended.
------------AND...
Chocolate Chip Cheesecake Cheese Ball

Ready in: > 2 hrs
Difficulty: 3 (1=easiest :: hardest=5)
Serves/Makes: 10

Ingredients:
24 ounces cream cheese, softened
1 1/2 cup mini chocolate chips
1 cup confectioners sugar
1 Jar Dove ice cream topping
1 cup pecans, chopped
1 box gingersnaps

Directions:

Combine cream cheese, chips and sugar, mixing well. Line desired mold with Saran wrap and press mixture into pan. Chill overnight. When ready to serve turn onto serving plate, heat chocolate slightly and drizzle over cheese ball. Sprinkle with pecans and serve with gingersnaps.
-------------AND, LASTLY...
Swirled Cheesecake Nibbles

Makes 3 dozen mini cheesecakes

36 vanilla wafers
10 oz pkg Nestles Swirled white and choc morsels
2 pkgs (8 Oz ea) cream cheese, room temp.
1/2 cup granulated sugar
2 tablespoons all purpose flour
2 large eggs
1 teaspoon vanilla extract

Directions
- Preheat oven to 350. Place 36 2 inch foil bake cups on
baking sheet(s) with sides. Place one vanilla wafer,
flat side down, on bottom of each cup. Place 5 to 6
morsels on to of each wafer
- Beat cream cheese, sugar and flour in large mixer bowl
until creamy. Add eggs and vanilla extract; beat well.
- Spoon heaping tablespoon cream cheese mixture into
each bake cup.
- Bake 15 to 17 minues or until just set and not
browned.
- Remove from oven to wire rack. While still warm, top
cheesecake with more morsels. Morsels will soften but
retain their shape. Cool completely. Cover and
refrigerate.|

Answer 4

Try pickling some sliced cucumbers and sweet peppers in some vinegar and honey , and let it sit for at least 1-2 hours. It goes well in a cookout, plus ITS VERY EASY!!!!!

Answer 5

you could make some kind of dip with the cream cheese and stop by walmart or kmart and pick some veggies up.
or you could just get a meat tray or veggie tray from walmart deli

Answer 6

Steaks or ribs. With a good sauce - or make your own.

Answer 7

scotch eggs

Answer 8

dip

Answer 9

steak and potatoes.