What Appetizer to Bring to BBQ?

[JABDDD]

So far there are a lot of dips- crab, salsa, pizza, etc. Overall, a non-chowhound crowd.

I am thinking bruschetta and a variety of crostins, maybe tapenade. I am afraid my typical ceviches, etc. would be too "out there" for the crowd.

Is this okay? Any other ideas are welcomed, as are the recipes! TIA.

[ChristinaMason]

I forgot, this is also excellent: http://www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/bo...

People eat it right up, foodies and non-foodies alike.

[Phurstluv]

How about BBQ Nachos? I've made these before, last 7/4 actually and they were a big hit.

Assuming you can use the host's grill (but it's not crucial, can make them in the oven) take a disposable aluminum pan, and reinforce the bottom with a double sheet of h-d foil. To the pan, I add the tortilla chips, lots of grated cheddar & jack, layer it twice or so, you can also be creative and add refried beans, regular beans, chili or taco meat. Put it over a medium to medium low fire, and cover the grill to melt the cheese. Then, I used a squirt bottle with bbq sauce and drizzled it with that, and the same with some ranch dressing. Then garnish with whatever you like: chopped tomatoes, cilantro, guac & sour cream, chopped black olives and sliced pickled jalapenos. Sure to go over big, especially with a Non-Chowhound crowd!!

[roxlet]

I just had haloumi cheese on a skewer interspersed with sun dried tomatoes, and grape tomatoes that was grilled and had a little pesto on it. It was delicious. I was also going to suggest poppers -- stuffed jalepenos.

[ipsedixit]

Baked beans?

[ChristinaMason]

Caprese on a skewer. Use mini mozzarella balls, grape tomatoes, the occasional basil leaf. Lay on a nice platter and drizzle with pesto oil.

Or how about melon and proscuitto skewers?

[ExercisetoEat]

This recipe for bacon wrapped stuffed jalepenos looks fantastic for a BBQ:

http://www.thepioneerwomancooks.com/t...

I have several jalepenos sitting at home...waiting for the weekend to try this recipe.

[Davwud]

I was gonna suggest that. Atomic Buffalo Turds they're called. They're best when they're smoked.

Another suggestion I'd make is Caprese Crostini. Chop some tomatoes. Add basil chiffonade and I like a bit of fresh oregano as well. Add a touch of good olive oil. Top French stick croutons with this and top with some shredded mozzarella. Grill until browned on the bottom and cheese is slightly melted.

DT

[Phurstluv]

I've made that recipe, though we didn't use the grill. My only complaint, and it had nothing to do with the recipe, was that my peppers were a bit bitter. Nothing you can do about Mother Nature.

[chazzer]

Deviled eggs. You can make them as basic or as exotic as you like. Make fun if you like, but they always disappear in minutes.

[dhedges53]

Here's my favorite devilled eggs ingredients that bring out the devil:

For 10 large hard cooked eggs:
1 clove garlic
2 serrano chiles, seeded and minced
1/2 C mayonnaise
1 tsp fresh lemon juice
2 tsp dried mustard powder
1/4 tsp cayenne powder
1/4 tsp pure chile powder
1/4 tsp paprika
1/2 tsp salt
1 tsp chopped cilantro
1 tsp chopped chives

[elc515]

I had the same problem with a bbq last weekend. Definitely not a foodie crowd. I made a recipe from Michael Chiarello for proscuitto crostini with a melon relish. It was a fun twist on melon and proscuitto. Once I encouraged everyone to try it, they all loved it and asked for the recipe. Plus, it can sit out in the heat without any ill effects.
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recip...

[countrycrafted]

Last year I brought ceviche, gazpacho and sangria to a 4th of July party and brought most of it home. Even thought the ceviche was shrimp people passed it up (too spicy even though I used mild jalapeno), forget the gazpacho (they didn't know how to eat it) I had to show them, and then they used it as bloddy mary mix. Sigh... The sangria was a hit with one other couple and we polished it off together. All I can say is keep it simple and safe in hot weather. This year I am doing Pita margherita pizza.

[pancake]

Maybe if there is enough finger foods you can bring a real good sangria......emerils recipe on the food network website is delicious. When you throw in alot of fresh fruits it looks great too.
The bruschetta sounds yummy too.....