The German Corner ~ The Great Outdoors! ~

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  • 05-07-2008 8:56 AM

    Cool [H] The German Corner ~ The Great Outdoors! ~

    Nothing says Spring and Summer like cooking outdoors! CoolWhether the style is campfire, grilling or chuckwagon - there's just something so mouthwatering about the taste of food cooked in the open air over flames. Let's do it ladies (and gentlemen)! Let's put our best outdoor recipes to the test.

     

    I've seen competitions on the foodnetwork for grilling and chuckwagon (the old cowboy way). And I know there are avid campers out there who know how to make fabulous foods beyond weinies and burgers. What foods do you take camping, to outdoor BBQ parties or even to your own back yard? Can't wait to see what you've got!!

     

    Oh, And Twinkle or Lydia, we're going to need the instructions for deep frying those zucchini flowers (even though it's not an outdoor thing). You've got me curious enough that I'm going to have to try it!Huh?

     

    Shannon

    People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!
  • 05-07-2008 9:19 AM In reply to

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    BBQ Ribs

     

    4-5 lbs Ribs

    Place the ribs in salted water with a few bay leaves. Bring to a boil then allow to simmer for 2-3 hours. Allow ribs to cool to warm, then brush with BBQ sauce below.

     

    BBQ Sauce

     

    1 ½ C Ketchup                                                                                   

    1/3 Chisholm Trail Cabernet Sav.

    1 Tbsp. Chili Powder

    1 tsp. Cumin

    ½ - ¾ tsp. Black Pepper

    2 tsp Honey (or 1 TBSP Brown Sugar)

    Couple Dashes Liquid Smoke

    1 Tbsp Worcestershire

    Mix all ingredients together thoroughly. If sauce is too thick, add some beef stock or CocaCola to thin it to your desired consistency. Separate sauce into two bowls. One for grilling and one for the table during dinner. Mop the sauce on the ribs and cook over hot coals until meat is hot and sauce has caramelized somewhat on the outside. Baste more sauce onto the ribs during cooking if it appears to be drying out. Meat will be very tender so be careful when turning it over. Serve with extra sauce on the side if desired.

     

    We ate this last night and there just wasn't enough meat to please everyone...we couldn't get enough.

     

    Shannon

    People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!
  • 05-07-2008 9:35 AM In reply to

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    Shannon, TY for starting a new thread.  Zucchini flowers should be mostly open.  Rinse in water (no salt water).  Drain on paper towels.  One egg, mixed with a little milk.  In another bowl, have plain bread crumbs, mix with Parmesan cheese.  In a fry pan (about 1/2" regular oil - don't use olive, too strong).  Just dip, dredge  the outside of the flower only, and fry, only takes a few seconds each side.  Drain on paper towels.  If you can't make them right away, wet some paper towels and fold the flowers gently into them, they'll keep about one day in the 'fridge.  Leave the bottom green part of the flower on, otherwise, it'll fall apart.  Don't eat the green part, just the flower.

     

    Lol,  my DH's idea of camping is a Hilton suite.  Though, he's an avid B-B-Quer and just had an outdoor oven pit built per his design, we'll use it for the first time this year.  DH prefers charcoal/wood for cooking.  We had a very $$ gas grill, which we bartered for work done.

     

    One of DH's tricks for making delicious steaks is to cut a few slices into the meat and insert slivers of fresh garlic. 

     

    Another favorite on the grill are Vidalia onions, peeled, cut into quarters, wrapped in foil with a bit of unsalted butter.  Another are whole, unpeeled garlic bulbs, cut off about 1/4 at the bottom, wrap in foil, grill for along time.  The garlic will just squeeze out of the bulb, delicious and makes a delicious spread for bread or anything else you want to put it on.  Tomatoes go directly skin-on the grill until slightly black, as do peppers.

     

    DH never adds salt, just fresh-ground black pepper and herbs.   

  • 05-07-2008 9:43 AM In reply to

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    Hello everyone!

     

    Shannon thanks for starting a new thread!

    Dh and I love to cook out and BBQ!!

    Sunday we grilled out ribeyes and they were soooo good! We always cover the meat with a dry rub then add worseterchire sauce (lots of it) and let it come to room temp. before putting it on the grill ( I heard about that from Alton Brown) I also add worseterchire sauce to ground beef before making into patties......

     

    Hope you all have a good day!

    Later Jet

    Fall is a second spring, when every leaf is a flower.
  • 05-07-2008 10:01 AM In reply to

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    We make this a lot!! DF likes the name. Go figure!Confused

     

    Beer Butt Chicken

     

    1 3-5 lb. Roaster Chicken

    1 Can Light Beer

    2-4 Tbsp. Montreal Chicken Seasoning (or seasoning of your choice)

     

    Prepare the grill by placing a drip pan in the center with charcoal set up on both sides. Light the charcoal and allow to burn until the flame dies down and the coals are ready.  You don’t need large stacks of coals as you want this chicken to cook on a medium-high indirect heat.

    Thoroughly rinse chicken inside and out. Open beer can and pour out about ¼ of the contents. Sprinkle about 1 tsp of the seasoning into the beer and place the chicken (bottom side down) over the beer can making sure the entire can is covered. The can and the chicken’s legs should help it to sit upright without falling over. Rub the remaining seasoning over the entire chicken making sure to get around the wings and legs. Carefully place the chicken on the grill in the center over the drip pan and close the lid. Cook for apprx. 4 hours or until a meat thermometer inserted into the thigh reads 180. Carefully remove chicken from grill (I use extra large tongs for this) and allow to sit for a few minutes before removing the beer can. Be extremely careful because the can will still be very hot. It may take 4 hands to get this accomplished depending on how secure the can is in the chicken. Carve and serve the chicken immediately.

     Alternatives:

    You can use any seasoning appropriate for chicken. Even salt and pepper by themselves work great.

     I don’t know that the beer really does anything for the flavor. It helps keep the chicken moist. I’ve heard of people using a can of ginger ale instead and that sounds good to me

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  • 05-07-2008 1:04 PM In reply to

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    We had this once...it was messy...but oh so good! YUM!

     

    Grilled Pineapple

     

    1 15oz Can Pineapple Rings – very well drained

    ¼ Cup Canned Coconut Milk

    ½ Cup Cinnamon Sugar

     

    Preheat the grill for medium heat. Lightly oil the grill when the coals are hot enough. Place the coconut milk and the cinnamon sugar into separate dishes. Dip the sliced pineapple into the coconut milk and then in the cinnamon sugar. Grill slices for 6 minutes on each side. Serve with a scoop of vanilla bean ice cream.

     Alternatives:

    Add a tiny bit of clove or nutmeg to the cinnamon sugar.

    Drizzle some Caramel Sundae sauce over the pineapple and ice cream.

    If you’re feeling froggy - peel, cut and slice a fresh pineapple instead of using canned slices.

     

    People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!
  • 05-07-2008 1:05 PM In reply to

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    Grilled Portabellas 

     

    3-4 Portabella Mushroom Caps

    1 Cup Soy Sauce

    ¼ Cup Worcestershire Sauce

    1 Tbsp Hoison Sauce

    A Few Dashes of Liquid Smoke

    1 tsp. Honey

    A Couple Cranks of Fresh Ground Black Pepper

     

    Pour all ingredients (except for mushrooms) into a Gallon Size zip-lock bag. Seal the bag and shake & manipulate the bag so that all the ingredients are smoothly blended together. Open the bag and insert the mushroom caps. Seal the bag and place in fridge for about 1 hour. Be sure to flip the bag over a couple of times during the marinating process.

    Prepare grill on a medium high heat. Brush grill with olive oil when coals are ready (or when temperature on a gas grill is reached). Place mushrooms on grill and cook for about 10 minutes on each side. Remove and serve immediately.

     Alternatives:

    Slice the mushrooms when they come off the grill and serve on a salad with grilled chicken!

    Grill underside first. When underside is finished, flip the mushrooms and stuff the caps with some Pico de Gallo and some grated Monterey Jack cheese.

     

    People don't care how much you know until they know how much you care!
  • 05-07-2008 1:08 PM In reply to

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    Grilled Shrimp with Calypso Sauce

     

    24 large fresh Shrimp – peeled and deveined

    1 ½ Cups Orange Juice

    ¼ cup Green Onions – minced

    1 Tbsp Brown Sugar

    1/2 Tbsp fresh Ginger – minced

    2 Bay Leaves

    ¼ tsp Cayenne Pepper

    When shrimp is clean, set aside in a bowl. Combine the rest of the ingredients in a saucepan and bring to a boil, cooking until syrupy. Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Pour over shrimp and marinate for 1 hour. Put shrimp on metal skewers (or wooden skewers that have been thoroughly soaked in water). Put skewered shrimp on a preheated grill and cook about 3-4 minutes on each side. Dab with extra marinade while cooking.

    This dish is great served over rice with extra sauce (not what was used to marinate the shrimp) poured over the top.

     Alternatives:

    Add chunks of mushrooms, onions and peppers for the full kabob effect.

    Kick up the heat by adding hot pepper seeds to the sauce.

    This sauce works great with swordfish, pork and chicken as well.

     

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  • 05-07-2008 1:22 PM In reply to

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    This recipe is from Quick Cooking. My cousin made it, and it was soooo good!

     

    Dessert From the Grill

    Quick Cooking

    In Boulder, Colorado, Becky Gillespie completes a grilled meal with this light, refreshing dessert. "By the time we're done eating, the coals have cooled to the right temperature," she notes. "I brush the slices of pineapple and pound cake with a sweet sauce, toast them on the grill and top 'em with ice cream and convenient caramel sauce."

    SERVINGS: 6

    CATEGORY: Dessert

    METHOD: Grill (gas or charcoal)

    TIME: Prep: 10 min. Grill: 5 min

    Ingredients:

    • 1 can (20 ounces) sliced pineapple, drained
    • 1 tablespoon butter or margarine
    • 1/2 teaspoon brown sugar
    • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon
    • 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
    • 6 slices pound cake
    • Vanilla ice cream
    • Caramel ice cream topping

    Directions:

    Drain pineapple, reserving 1/3 cup juice and six pineapple rings (save remaining juice and pineapple for another use). In a microwave-safe dish, combine butter, brown sugar, vanilla, cinnamon, nutmeg and reserved pineapple juice. Microwave, uncovered, on high for 1-2 minutes or until bubbly. Brush half of the mixture on both sides of pineapple rings and cake slices. On an uncovered grill over medium heat, cook pineapple and cake for 1-2 minutes on each side or until golden brown, brushing occasionally with remaining pineapple juice mixture. To each slice of cake with a pineapple ring and scoop of ice cream; drizzle with caramel topping. Serve immediately. Yield: 6 servings.

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  • 05-07-2008 2:48 PM In reply to

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    Subject: Found It!!!Hamburgers with Feta Cheese & Dried Tomatoes
    Posted by: dutchmom4 Replies: 8 Posted on: 7/20/2004 12:26:22 PM
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    HAMBURGERS with FETA CHEESE & DRIED TOMATOES
    My mother-in-law had the recipe! These hamburgers were enjoyed by EVERYONE!

    Ingredients
    2 ½ pounds ground beef
    4 ounces feta cheese, shredded
    1 – 1-1/2 teaspoon garlic salt
    sun-dried tomatoes, chopped - EITHER ½--3.5 ounce package of sun-dried tomatoes (produce section) OR 1 jar sun-dried tomatoes packed in olive oil


    Instructions
    Mix ingredients.
    Refrigerate 4-5 hours to allow flavors to blend.
    Make into patties. Grill and serve.


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  • 05-07-2008 6:09 PM In reply to

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    Thanks Dutchmom for your recipe! I always like a different spin on grilled hamburgers. Greek sounds good!

     

    I applied for more jobs today. Hope something works out. One was a nanny job for 3 days (30 hrs) per week. It was decent pay too. And it's in a really nice neighborhood in Columbus. I'm hoping for it even though it's not a big career move. It would be seriously convenient for me since we're building a house and planning a wedding. I could use the 4 days off each week.

     

    Well, I'm starving...time to go feed the bear!

     

    S

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  • 05-07-2008 7:15 PM In reply to

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    Shannon,thanks for starting a new thread. I love BBQ ,but my DS fixes mostly pork,which always turns out delicious. I love to go to picnics. I used to make BBQ . I will repost some of the side dishes I fix.======Having picnics in our backyard is mostly a thing of the past. We have lots of mosquitos and with the thread of the West Nile Virus , I don't want to be bitten by an infected one. Sorry,that I added a negative aspect of outdoor living. I am an outdoor person and hear in Colorado I never see any. I have take this back,once we hiked to a lake and there on a stream we saw some.

    Renate

  • 05-07-2008 11:30 PM In reply to

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    We BBQ a lot in the summer plus we have a fire pit for when DH gets the urge to cook over a wood fire.

     

    I hear you about the mosquitos Renate.  Around here they grow big as hummingbirds! lol (a small exaggeration!) We have a screened in deck which is great when the mosquitos are bad...

     

    Time for bed.  TTYL

  • 05-08-2008 12:56 AM In reply to

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    hello aldies

     

    shannon than you for this new thread!! 

     

    Great recipes everybody!!

     

    i will contribute  a few recipes later - waving to all -twinkle

     

     

  • 05-08-2008 3:16 AM In reply to

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    hello

     

    here a authentic bavarian/swabian recipe that we usually have with a grilled sausage or steak

     

    Authentic German Potato Salad   

     

    3 cups Potatoes, sliced

    6 slices Bacon

    1 small Onion, diced

    2 Tablespoons Water

    1/4 cup White Vinegar

    3 Tablespoons Sugar

    1 teaspoon Salt

    1/8 teaspoon Pepper

    1 Tablespoon Parsley


     

    Place the potatoes in a pot, with enough water to cover. Bring to a boil, and cook for about 10 minutes, or until easily pierced with a fork. Drain, set aside to cool. Place the bacon in a large deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook until browned and crisp. Remove and set aside. Add onion to the bacon grease, and cook over medium heat until browned. Add the vinegar, water, sugar, salt and pepper to the pan. Bring to a boil, then add potatoes and parsley. Crumble half the bacon into the mix. Heat through, transfer to a serving dish. Crumble the remaining bacon over the top and serve warm.

     

    Preparation time: 10 minutes

    Cooking time: 20 minutes

    Serves: 4

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