BBQ - What to take?

[Mark T]

The group of parents that we did our NCT course with are holding a BBQ to celebrate the second birthday of all our children (roughly, there is +/- 1 month in it).

It's been suggested that we have a BBQ this May day, the host is providing the meat and the rest of us provide a dish, dessert or side to go with the meat. One person is making a pudding, another a potato salad, someone is doing the bread rolls.

My wife pointed out that we should probably provide something that I can eat, since otherwise I'll only be eating meat (I can live with that). I've suggested that we take a selection of cheese and pickles.

What else goes well with BBQ chicken/burger/sausage? Possibly something salad but also interesting!

 

[novorapidboi26]

the cheese and pickles sound pretty good.............maybe a home made coleslaw, tuna mayo..................will you have no carbs.........?

 

[Mark T]

the cheese and pickles sound pretty good.............maybe a home made coleslaw, tuna mayo..................will you have no carbs.........?

It will be replacing my normal evening meal, so I will allow myself a few carbs - but I will be trying to keep them to Lowish GI - so no bread.

The salad deli bar at work does al dente mushrooms which are quite nice but I'll need to sweet talk the chef into the details of the dressing.

 

[Tezzz]

What about a tortilla? Low carbs if you go easy on the spuds. I personally was to make one I would put sliced cauliflower in mine.

If you want nibbles, could I suggest celery sticks and a healthy options type blue cheese dip?

 

[lucy123]

What about a salad but with a little fruit - maybe a few grapes, or chopped apple - you could throw in a little bacon and a cranberry dressing, maybe top with some sesame seeds. or what about some vegetable kebabs?

 

[Copepod]

Sweet corn cobs to grill? As an alternative to meat for veggies and anyone who wants say one burger / sausage and then something else.

 

[SacredHeart]

Try halloumi, if you've never had it. It's AMAZING grilled - I honestly can't get enough of it! My dad also swears by barbecuing peaches in tinfoil like you would potatoes, and having it with creme freche