There’s nothing like barbecue on the weekend, especially on a lazy Sunday. The problem is that a full fledged picnic does take a lot of work. There are marinades to be mixed up along with salads to be tossed. Dessert also figures into this because there’s nothing like ending any meal, indoor or out with sweet ending.
Luckily there are short cuts to make even the best summer Sunday meal easy.
One of the first things to cut back on is the marinade along with the rubs. Sometimes just the most basic ingredients work the best. Try an olive oil one with white wine vinegar or lemon juice. Toss in some rosemary and oregano - and that’s it. An easy marinade that could work well with beef chicken or even lamb, If you want to just try a rub then use this one made from brown sugar cayenne and black pepper along with sea salt. Iit provides , sweet heat and bite . For meats think simple steaks or chicken breasts or a rack of ribs. Forget the more elaborate potato and macaroni salads. Stick to a mayo free slaw made with only oil and lemon juice spiced up with red and white peppercorns .Better yet try a pepper and carrot salad that easy to chop up and easy to serve with any favorite dressing.
How to end that simple Sunday meal? With a simple slice of watermelon. This is the easiest and most refreshing dessert, All you need is a napkin to wipe up afterwards. You could also serve a bowl of chilled nectarines, plums and peaches .this is not only a delicious but tasty end . For a more elegant spin, cut them up and let them soak in a red wine and sugar bath one half hour before eating. For the kids let them make their own ice cream sandwiches using any store bought cookie and any flavor of ice cream.
A summer Sunday barbecue doesn’t have to be elaborate. It can be as simple with basic ingredients . Keep it easy for a great meal that requires little effort but big taste
Saturday, July 27, 2013
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