In honor of this Labor Day holiday and my parents being in town for a visit, this week's Saturday Soiree is a "So Long, Summer" Bash! The menu is simple and delicious, decor- classic Americana and the intent to say goodbye to summer in style.
Slaw:
Menu:
It does not get much more American than cheeseburgers. My menu calls for burgers with a twist- mini sliders stuffed with pimiento cheese. This recipe can be easily modified depending on the number of attendees.
It does not get much more American than cheeseburgers. My menu calls for burgers with a twist- mini sliders stuffed with pimiento cheese. This recipe can be easily modified depending on the number of attendees.
Mini-Sliders:
1lb. Lean Ground Beef (or Ground Turkey, if you prefer)
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
Salt and pepper to taste (about 1/2 teaspoon each)
Pimiento Cheese- click here for recipe
French bread- cut into slices
Preheat grill. In a bowl, combine beef with onion powder, salt and pepper. Divide beef into golf ball sized portions and then flatten. Scoop a spoonful of pimiento cheese into center and place a flattened golf ball size portion on top. Repeat until finished. Cook burgers for 3-4 minutes on each side. Brush slices of bread with a touch of butter and grill for a few minutes. Place sliders in between two slices of grilled bread. Garnish with ketchup, mustard, relish, or slaw.
* I am a vegetarian, so I would either do mini veggie burgers for myself or perhaps just a grilled cheese sandwich.
Slaw:
1 half head of white cabbage
1/2 finely chopped white onion
1/2 cup mayo (Duke's if you can find it)
1 tablespoon white wine vinegar
1- 2 teaspoons celery seed
Kosher salt to taste
Chop cabbage into strips or fine pieces, whatever you prefer. Combine cabbage with remaining ingredients and cool in refrigerator.
Baked Beans
2 (28 ounce) cans of baked beans
1 small onion chopped
1/4 cup molasses
6-7 strips of bacon- cooked until crispy and crumbled
1/4 cup bacon grease
1/4 cup brown sugar
Combine all ingredients in a crock pot and cook on low for 3 hours.
Watermelon salad- See recipe here.
Dessert: I would pick up lemon bars and apple pie from our local bake shop.
Drink: Beer of choice, lemonade and sweet tea.
Decor: This great idea is from Country Living- place bouquets of sunflowers in gift bags, use a lemon as a place card (write name with permanent marker), burlap as the tablecloth and a handkerchief for a napkin (I would use red).
Music: A mix of John Mellencamp, Bob Seger, Tom Petty, Counting Crows
Dress: I would wear something along these lines- comfortable and chic. All three of these dresses are from edressme.com. What more information? Click on the image for the scoop.
*Images from woodyboats.blogspot.com,sptimes.com, myrecipes. com, slashfoods.com, countryliving.com, http://www.uppermidwestgourmet.com/, edressme.com
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Oh yummy! That looks like a feast and what festive attire you have picked...It is always sad to see Summer end, but the memories are always pleasant to savor!
pve
Sounds like a wonderful way to send off summer with a big bash. Enjoy the visit with your parents. xoxo
all of that sounds so delicious! enjoy your weekend!
What a beautiful themed lunch, all the way from Australia it does all look very American. Love the watermelon salad and baked beans. Have a lovely time xox
this sounds seriously perfect! everyone is going to have a ball!
kHm
Hate to rub it in... but our spring is just beginning. Gorgeous ideas here. Love the lemon place card. I always leave here feeling hungry and tonight is no different.. he he
Enjoy your weekend. x Julie
You're making me hungry for America!!! Love the little sliders and have to dream up an event to serve them to European friends! I'm certain they'll be a hit!
Yum!! I love sliders.
Sounds like such an amazing party! I wish I were invited! Thanks for sharing the details!
Have a great rest of your weekend!
Fantastic menu, the type that I could eat almost every day. Lovely photos..
That was a stunningly beautiful themed lunch. I will definitely try it next time when I have friends over for lunch. Its bright and cheery. Loved the watermelon salad. Waiting for your next post.
Love it all!
those sliders look amazing...
oh yum!
-kelley
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