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One more bank holiday, one more BBQ
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Hi Reader, Hope you are having a nice summer. Ours has been particularly busy - so much so that I forgot to even send a July newsletter out so here we are in August, looking forward to the last bank holiday until the Christmas break (here in England anyway). That will also be the last long weekend before autumn sets in, so it is worth making the most of it while the weather holds. The BBQ & shack is still getting plenty of use here, so this month is mostly about outdoor cooking before the slow cooker and the bread tins come back out. For the bank holiday: ribsIf you have got the full day, this is a good one to plan around. My 3-2-1 method BBQ ribs are low effort once they are on, which frees you up to sort everything else while they cook. If you would rather keep it quick, the BBQ chicken and garlic kebabs are ready in a fraction of the time and go down well with a group. A look back at the pizza partyWe had another family pizza party recently and it turned out to be a good way to feed everyone without standing over the grill all afternoon. A kind of pop up pizza party if you will. We hosted it at my parents but I brough the oven and dough. Mum and Dad bought the sauce and all the toppings. It was served buffet style and only really required 30 minutes of prep and cooking on the day. If it has you thinking about your own setup, I have put together a guide to finding a good value pizza oven for home to take a look at those on the market (mainly Woody, Ooni and Gozney) which are great for garden use. Something for the tableAaron Franklin of Franklin Barbecue said in his book A meat-smoking manifesto* that "sides have become a staple of the barbecue spread and today we serve, eat and enjoy them just the same". My Greek pasta salad with feta holds up well outdoors and can be made ahead, which takes some pressure off on the day. If you cook any of these over the bank holiday, hit reply and let me know how it went. I read every message. That is it for this month. Autumn content is on the way, with new slow cooker and bread recipes as the weather turns. Best wishes, Please note links marked with an asterisk* are affiliate links and I may earn a small commission if you purchase a product via those links. There is no extra cost to you by using them. |
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Dad What Cooks is all about firing up good food. Pizza, bread, BBQ or Ninja Foodie one pot dishes that’ll make the family ask for more. So roll up your sleeves, sharpen those knives (safely) so we can start cooking.
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