Kentucky Derby BBQ

Ksahlberg

I'd like to have a casual derby party May 5th for about 6 people. We're not race fans, but I thought it's be fun to have a theme party I plan to use these printables: CLICK

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I plan to serve:

Drinks: sweet tea, mint juleps, bourbon, beer, wine

Menu: cucumber sandwiches, Shrimp Dip, Burgers, hot dogs, Mint Julep Cupcakes

Am I missing anything? maybe a side dish?

6fsn

Drinks: I would also have a plain tea and water

Is the party just to watch the running or is it for a meal?  I don't know that the cucumber sandwiches go with the burgers and dogs.  If it's just a party to watch the running I'd do the cucumber sandwiches and add some other appetizer type fare.  If you want this as a meal, keep the burgers and dogs, dump the sandwiches but add some side dishes.

TarHeels&Rebels

Hi. Are you envisioning a meal or appetizers for people to graze?  You're not quite there for either, but we'll be happy to help if you'll tell us which way you want to go

If you are trying for a meal, you always want to remember to serve a square meal.  Yep, that old fashioned idea of protein, veggie, veggie, starch is always a good planning backbone. 

If you want appetizers, a variety of dips and more hearty fare, at hot, cold, and room temperatures, is the way to go.

Just let us know and we'll give you some ideas.

 

Ksahlberg

I'm thinking more of a meal:

I'll add the non-alcoholic drinks, toss the cucumber sandwiches and add more sides

How about the following?

Apps: shrimp dip with crackers, veggie platter with dip and deviled eggs

main: grilled hot dogs, hamburgers, veggie kabobs

sides: Do y'all think Quiche would work? maybe biscuits, a potato salad or orzo shrimp salad?

Dessert: derby pie, mint julep cupcakes

6fsn

I don't think of quiche as a side same with shrimp orzo salad (although it sounds really good and would like a recipe). 

For sides I'd do the potato salad and either a rice or a pasta salad.  I like the rest of the menu though. 

TarHeels&Rebels

I wouldn't serve shrimp twice in one meal, but yes, I like this much better.  Really like the addition of deviled eggs.

This pasta salad is great for warm weather and is a little dressier than usual versions.  Buy broccoli florets already cut up - took me ages to chop up all those little stupid things the first time.

Maybe do a salad. 

I love quiche, but I think it's a bit odd beside hamburgers and hot dogs.

Ksahlberg

mmm nom nom, thanks for the recipes!

I never really like to do plain-old BBQ fare, but those dishes look good.

The shrimp orzo salad is my fave for summer parties, but I agree, shrimp 2 times in a menu won't work.

Here's the recipe:

http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/ina-garten/roasted-shrimp-and-orzo-recipe/index.html

6fsn

That orzo sala looks very similar to a greek one I do.  Instead of the shrimp toss in olives and tomatoes and it would be a very good side.