So who cooked out for the 4th?

[r8rpwr]

We ended up doing rather a last minute thing, but it turned out well. DH had smoked a brisket a couple of days ago so we had a good start on the food:

Hickory smoked brisket
Link sausage
Chicken breasts - marinated in Baja Chipotle marinade
Baked potatoes
Baked beans
Garlic bread
Fruit salad
Apricot cobbler

We have a TON of food left over - I don't know what I'm going to do with it all!

[DrPepper]

We went to a friends house and did a modified surf and turf dinner. The surf was cooked shrimp and the turf was grilled steaks. We also had a salad, rolls, asparagus, and baked potato. We all were so stuffed that we did not even get a chance to enjoy the watermelon that was for desert. Everyone had a great time.

[Traciray]

Didn't cook but we did end up at my SIL house for a cookout yesterday. Nothing special just burgers and hotdogs, fruit tray, baked beans, chip, dip, homemade ice cream

[ainjel]

We were at my boyfriend's parents house and they grilled for us. I had a nice filet mignon and some grilled spinach naan. They all made homemade gyros from grilled sirloin, some yogurt concoction and grilled naan. I was quite full after lunch. : )

[BagCSC]

Yup....of COURSE we grilled out. I mean...it's almost as much of a tradition as watching fireworks. I really do enjoy getting together to spend time with friends and family to cook out.

[Twinmama]

oh yes, there was much grilling going on. Hot dogs for the kids, salmon and steak for the big folk, and an amaaaazing watermelon-and-feta-cheese side salad!

[Raquelita]

We were at my aunt and uncle's house and they grilled steak, burgers, and brats. And then they also smoked a turkey which was SO good.

[Upennmama]

OMG, this all sounds so good. We did chicken thighs (great for grilling!) marinated with beer, soy sauce, garlic, onion, mustard, brown sugar, and a little water. We sprinked them with black pepper (liberally) and they were amazing. We served them with german potato salad and brats.