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I would like some help with American food

a few of us have a "bowl"night once a month, we donate a little to charity at these evenings and they are always themed, I have been delegated an American night,I thought I may do American BBQ ribs,but know very little about side dishes, and finger foods that reflect the culture, any ideas (i am not a great cook!! so the easier, the better, any ideas on making this night special would be much apprecieted

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country bumpkin

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Common side dishes and finger foods served here in the states with BBQ are:

potato salad

cole slaw

pinto beans

deviled eggs

macaroni salad

green beans & maters

Grilled jalapeno's stuffed with cream cheese and wrapped in bacon is the new craze here in Texas.

Are you wanting ideas or recipes? If you're looking for recipes, I have a delicious side dish recipe for Tomatoes Vinaigrette. I'll put it on here tonight when I have more time. Just let me know. Good luck.

12 years ago. Rating: 9
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ROMOS

Invitation please!

commented 12 years ago

country bumpkin

You're invited!

commented 12 years ago

lambshank

Thank you, the recipe would be great,what sort of dressing do you use on your coleslaw?

commented 12 years ago

country bumpkin

Coleslaw is an almost universal dish, and everybody has his or her own way of making it. If you've got a favorite, fine. But Sunny Slaw is a simple one that works every time!

Serves: 4

Preparation Time: 5 min
Ingredients

1/3 cup white vinegar
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup vegetable oil
2 teaspoons salt
2 tablespoons grated or minced onion
1/2 medium-sized green cabbage, shredded or 6 cups shredded green cabbage
1 cup shredded carrots

Instructions

In a small bowl, combine vinegar, sugar, oil, salt, and onion.

Place shredded cabbage in a large bowl, pour dressing over cabbage, and toss.

Transfer slaw to a salad bowl and arrange shredded carrots around top to form a decorative border.

Lambshank: Most people seem to like a mayonaise based cole slaw dressing but I don't. I'll look for a mayonaise based recipe and give it to you as well. P. S. Here in the states, we have packages of coleslaw already made and some with a dressing packet inside the bag. Do you guys have this?

commented 12 years ago

country bumpkin

Good old-fashioned coleslaw. It's right any time of year with any kind of meal. Country Coleslaw is the creamy mayonnaise kind of coleslaw that we all loved as kids.

Serves: 10

Cooking Time: 5 min
Ingredients

1 cup mayonnaise
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons sugar
1 teaspoon salt
6 cups shredded cabbage (see Note)
1 cup (about 3) shredded carrots
1/2 cup chopped or thinly sliced green bell pepper

Instructions

In a large bowl, combine mayonnaise, lemon juice, sugar, and salt. Add cabbage, carrots, and green pepper; toss to coat well. Cover and chill until ready to serve.

Note

A small head of cabbage yields about 8 cups.

commented 12 years ago

lambshank

Thanks heaps

commented 12 years ago

Flip

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Are you to furnish finger foods or just a side dish? For how many people? How about chicken wings? A little messy so need lots of napkins, and I suggest mild instead of hot. Served with a variety of vegy's and dip.

12 years ago. Rating: 4
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lambshank

there are about 12-14 of us, we all help out a bit, but as it's my turn to have it at my place I will do a couple of mains and maybe some finger food/sides as well, it's very informal, I did think of chicken wings, I can't get buffalo wings here though and not sure what marinade Americans use (I usually use normal size ones with an Asian marinade

commented 12 years ago

Flip

Ah, ok ... I wasn't sure if there was going to be a "main" dish. Chicken wings are more of a snack type serving.

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lambshank