Perfect BBQ Pairings – Part #3
Have you ever been tasked to cook for a large group of people? This is a daunting task because there are so many unknowns like if there will be enough food and if the response from the selected options will be positive.
Summer 2023 is right around the corner which means it is almost BBQ season so why not try out some new recipes that will be sure to satisfy even the pickiest of eaters. Below you will find our third installment of recipes that is sure to satisfy everyone at your party or event.
1. Five Bean Salad with Cilantro Vinaigrette
Serves 40 people
Ingredients:
- 2 lb green beans - trimmed and cut in half
- 1 can mixed beans - drained and rinsed (1 tin large)
- 2 ea mixed peppers - diced
- 1 ea red onion - thinly sliced
- 1⁄2 lb carrots - peeled and grated
- 1 bunch cilantro - chopped
- 2 cups olive oil
- 1 cup lemon juice
- 1⁄2 lb green leaves - around the bowl Salt & Pepper
Directions:
- Blanch green beans for 1 min, shock in cold water once cooked
- Add all other ingredients and mix
- Put leaves around the bowl and salad in the middle when serving
2. Tomato Bocconcini Salad with Basil
40-person
Ingredients:
- 5 lb beefsteak tomatoes (or Roma) - cut into cubes
- 2 lb bocconcini pearls
- 2 bunch basil - torn
- 1 lb leaves
- 1 cup white balsamic vinegar
- 1⁄2 cup olive oil
- Salt & Pepper
Directions:
- Cut veg and cheese into similar size pieces
- Put on a bed of leaves
- Dress with vinegar and olive oil - on-site if possible
3. Mac and Cheese
Serves 40 people
Ingredients:
- 3 lb dry pasta
- 1⁄4 lb butter
- 1⁄4 lb flour
- 2 L milk
- 1 lb shredded cheese
- Bread crumbs - to top
- Salt & Pepper
Directions:
- Boil pasta al dente, drain
- SAUCE: melt butter, whisk in the flour. Whisk in the milk, bring to simmer
- stir in the half cheeses, add S&P and continue simmer until thicken
- Mix together, top up with cheese and crumbs and bake
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