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Warmer weather means firing up the grill. What do you do if you're invited over for a barbecue at the last minute? Stop at the grocery store for some premade potato salad or coleslaw?
I once attended a barbecue with SIX containers of premade coleslaw and ELEVEN bigarse containers of potato salad.
Are you tired of making deviled eggs? ~yawn~

STalkers, what are some tried and true, quick and easy recipes you make?

Shaved Asparagus with Parmesan Vinaigrette

4 servings

12 large asparagus spears (about 1 lb.), trimmed and peeled
1/3 cup finely grated Parmesan, plus a piece for shaving
1-1/2 Tbsp lemon juice (fresh is best)
1/3 cup extra-virgin olive oil
Kosher salt and freshley ground black pepper

Working with one asparagus spear at a time, use a vegetable peeler to shave spears into long, thin shavings.
Transfer to a medium bowl (the tips will snap off as the spears get thinner: add to bowl).
Combine grated Parmesan and lemon juice in a small bowl and slowly whisk in oil until well blended.
Season vinaigrette over shaved asparagus and toss to coat.
Use peeler to shave more Parmesan over salad (you can do this over each individual plate).

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I like making pasta salad!!!

I like making pasta salad!!! I'm not talking that nasty store bought stuff either... I don't have a recipe.. But you cook a smaller amount of pasta and then throw in tons of bell peppers, some artichoke hearts, cherry tomatoes (halved), olives, a little bit of chopped spinach, and whatever else you like. Then throw on some italian vinagerette and squeeze a lemon over it

I know none of that is exact. But it tastes good!

My sister makes pasta salad

My sister makes pasta salad the same way!!

I luuurrrrv me some artichoke hearts: pasta, pasta salad, spinach-artichoke dip, salad....

Oooh Aniki that sounds good!!

Oooh Aniki that sounds good!! Marked - and something I am making!! Yum, yum!!
(Girl, you have good recipes!!)

If we have a large family gathering summer meal outside or BBQ, you can bet that the obligatory potato salad is present!! Hehe!
In homage to my Grandmothers, their salads are always there: Swedish-style potato salad and a Greek salad. (Both homemade though.)

I normally do two salads which are quick and easy as well. Gluten free and vegetarian for fussy eaters and no hassle for lazy me.

Watermelon, spinach and watercress salad
*Serving of 4
https://i.imgur.com/pHpb9he.jpg

20 minutes total prep time

100 grams of quinoa – cooked and cooled
1 punnet watercress
2 table spoons of toasted pumpkin seeds
1/2 large or one small water melon – slice into bite sizes
80 grams of baby spinach
1 ripe avocado – cut and sliced
½ cup of mint leaves finely chopped
50 grams of feta cheese – crumbled
Juice of 1 lime

Rinse the quinoa, then put it in a pan with a fitted lid and cover with 200ml water. Cook, covered, over a medium heat for 15 mins or until fluffy and the water has been absorbed. Don’t worry if it catches on the bottom at little. Fork through to separate the grains , then leave to cool.
On a platter, place, watermelon, spinach, avocado, mint and feta. Toss through the quinoa.
Squeeze over the lime juice with a pinch of seasoning.
Top with the watercress and serve.

Cucumber, Feta and Mint Salad
*Serving for 4
https://i.imgur.com/NlW5viG.jpg

15 minutes total prep time

2 medium cucumbers
1 bag of rocket salad
200gram of feta cheese
½ cup of parsely – finely chopped
½ cup of mint – finely chopped

Peel the Cucumbers into long ribbons with a potato peeler. Arrange with the rocket on a large platter. Scatter over the feta, parsely and mint leaves.
Drizzle on your favourite dressing and serve.

Myss, I want to make that

Myss, I want to make that watermelon salad NOW!!! WIth multi-colored quinoa. It sounds refreshing!

There is nothing wrong with potato salad (if you like it), but it seems like PS and coleslaw are the things everyone grabs when they don't have time or don't want to make something. How about a little imagination??

Everyone says my Mom's potato salad recipe is to die for. It's a little different - the potatoes are actually MASHED - and time-consuming, so I rarely make it.

I am intrigued!

I LOVE potatoes!! Would you care to share your Mom's fantabulous recipe? I will try to make it because I love potatoes. (Think I mentioned that already.* )

The water melon salad is very popular. Strangely, it seems that KIDS like it the most. Even little kids who dont like salad or veggies seem to like it. Conned into eating it because it is "water melon" salad.

I will get it out, Myss. I

I will get it out, Myss. I keep it in a recipe book (blank book, recipes are handwritten) of family recipes. I haven't made it in 3-4 years.

I make a pasta or fruit salad

I make a pasta or fruit salad and seafood skewers (jumbo shrimp and scallops)

Disneyfan, seafood is my fave

Disneyfan, seafood is my fave! Do you grill them?

Definitely a recipe that I'm

Definitely a recipe that I'm going to hold onto!

If it is a barbecue that I

If it is a barbecue that I know in advance I will make a salad or dish.

If it is a barbecue that I find out about the day before I bring a veggie plate.

If some calls that day and says we are having a barbecue later, I always ask what can I bring. They usually say nothing but I will bring something like salsa and chips. ( I could live on salsa and chips with a good tequila (patron) drink!!!!!!!)

And I am sick to death of deviled eggs.

I admit that I am sick to

I admit that I am sick to death of veggie plates!! LOL

The last party I attended - 20 people - and there were FOUR of the damn things.

I like to make a hot seafood

I like to make a hot seafood dip or bring steamed spiced shrimp. If it's super last minute.. maybe get a loaf or three (how many people?) and a selection of cheeses. If it's just a very casual thing.. bags of chips and salsa.. (if I have some time.. homeade veggie salsa).

Hot seafood dip?? Anything

Hot seafood dip?? Anything you're willing to share?!?! Pretty please, with a lemon wedge, cocktail sauce, AND tartar sauce on top?

Seafood dip is pretty easy.

2-3 blocks of cream cheese

bag of shredded cheddar or colby jack mix

pound of crab meat

a few chopped shrimp

(add lobster if you are decadent.... all cooked obviously)

Mayo

garlic powder

Old Bay (or similar seafood seasoning)

Optional add hot sauce... I use a few dashes..

White wine or sherry.. or a splash of light beer..

Soften the cream cheese in the microwave till it's soft..mix in about 1/3 cup of mayo give or take. Then mix in half the bag of shredded cheese and garlic powder and old bay (about a tsp each) and splash of your vino or beer or omit (no alcohol content but if you have people that can't have a hint.. it will still be good without).

Then when you have your base made mix in your firmest seafood first like lobster or chopped or salad shrimp. Last Fold in the crabmeat which is most delicate so you don't lose all the lumps.

Spread remaining shredded cheese on top and put in a 350 degree oven for maybe 20 minutes.. basically until the cheese on top is melty and bubbling a bit. Everything in it is already cooked so all the dip has to do is get nice and hot.

Serve with tortilla chips or baguette or crackers.

You could add a dash of lemon too and my mil adds some sour cream too and italian dressing.. which isn't my style as much...