ideas are appreciated :-)

[corkster]

Hi again :) This is kinda off-the-wall but...My country neighbor friend is having a party Friday nite. Hayride, bonfire, etc. and all I have to bring is my "weenie roaster", lawn chair and covered dish (with food inside lol) anyway...I would appreciate some ideas for a dish that would be appropriate and kinda dif for this type party. Thanks;) Gonna take son to school and I'll check back in a bit. bye bye and have nice days all.

[mrs.john]

Don't know if this'll help but...I like to take a big taco salad. Since it's a bonfire, if they're not making smores, maybe you could make those pan smores with that you use Golden Grahams for.

[Lora_1994]

i usually bring the noodle salad.... its quick, easy and dont have to be heated up !!!! I use the rotini noodles, egg,cucumber, shredded cheese, tomato and italian dressing. Never had a complaint yet .. its yummy. My grama and mom always ask for the leftovers.:D :D

[erniemarie]

nothing goes better with "weenies" than beans, I'd make a big ol pot of baked beans

[mannerswife]

I have a really great recipe for beans if you would like me to post it.They are called Trucker Beans and they are made with hamburg and bacon so they are like a meal in one.I get asked to make these for everything and they go over great.Of course over the years I have changed the recipe to suit our tastes.I like a lot of meat in them.

[eeigh33]

manneswife...i would like for you to post the recipe please!

corkster...i am still thinking of a recipe to donate.

[eeigh33]

here is a simple one...and it works well because it will not spoil outside...

Take red onions...sliced, mix with sliced cucumbers, sliced homegrown tomatoes....cover with vinegar, some salt, some cracked black pepper, a bit of fresh basil, and a little sugar. let sit. best to make the night before.

[corkster]

Well now! Nummy's the word for sure and thanks you guys! I would indeed like the recipe for the meatbeans Mannerswife;) All are very good ideas and I'll probably make them all anyway (if not for Fri.)Who knows...maybe I'll bring 2 dishes of I start feeling real industrious;) Again, thanks for the great ideas and I'll be checkin' back later for the recipe. bye bye again

[mannerswife]

Okay here it goes:

1 pound hamburg
1 cup chopped onions
brown together on stove and drain grease
4 lb {16 oz.} cans pork and beans
1 {16 oz.} can kidney beans {drained}
1 cup ketchup
1 cup brown sugar
2 tablespoons mustard
2 tablespoons vinegar

mix all together, and bake at 350 for a half an hour.

add 4 strips of raw bacon to top of beans for flavor.

That is the exact recipe that was given to me many years ago by the mother of a guy my hubby worked with.

I change the recipe to suit our own taste.I add a lot more hamburg because we like it real meaty.I also fry the bacon first and add a lot more than four strips.I then cool it and crumble it in the beans.You can also change the beans by adding more or less .Sometimes I also put in chick peas because I love them.Whatever way you make it , it is always delicious and a great big hit.I hope you some of you enjoy it as much as we do.

[corkster]

Thanks again mannerswife:) I just got back from the store and got the fixin's. I really think this sounds great and will be a hit. I am going to fix the other ideas sometime because they sound great too. I may even fix it tomorrow and have it ready then bake before I leave..ya think? I can't wait to eat some of this and thanks again:)

[mannerswife]

CORKSTER- I sure hope you like it as much as we do.Yes I have put it all together , then put it in the oven later to save on time.Have fun at your party and let us know how it went please.

[corkster]

I sure will...if it doesn't get rained out:rolleyes: If so, I'll still have supper done;) Have a nice evening and take care.

[CajunBlu]

Mannerswife, you took the recipe right out of my mouth, I like more meat and bacon also...

I also use B&M brickoven baked beans...Talk about GOOOOOD

Corkster you're going to be the hit of the party

Good Luck

[chort1313]

mannerswife!!! Thanks for posting that! I have to go to a lil house warming party on Saturday and I think I'll bring this!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! YUM!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Corkster, I hope yours doesn't get rained out! have fun!

[nosamiam]

corkster how'd the food turn out?

[flute]

why i never even saw this post till now! :(

I sure know it wasn't raining down here :D

[corkster]

Hi you guys! Well, I'm here to report that the dish was indeed a hit:p Everybody loved it! although...lol..I was just looking at the recipe again and it appears I forgot the mustard, hehe. I put several crumbled up bacon inside instead of on top..It was delicous dagnabbit and I'll make it again for whatever pops up. The nite was perfect! weather was gorgeous, hayride was fun, lots of peeps, all the fixin's for a very nice evening which I needed;) Thanks very very much again mannerswife and everybody please have nice days! byeeeeee 4 now....Paula