Pool party barbecue for 8
By The Canadian Living Test Kitchen
Don’t sweat it out in the kitchen when you can make a splash outside with this complete make-ahead menu, from the appetizers right through to dessert.
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Work Plan
One month ahead:
• Assemble and freeze Chili Cheddar Burgers.
Two weeks ahead:
• Make and freeze Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookies.
Five days ahead:
• Assemble Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice-Cream Sandwiches.
Two days ahead:
• Make Three-Lily Dip.
One day ahead:
• Assemble Chili Cheddar Burgers if not already frozen.
• Grill corn and assemble Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad up to make-ahead.
• Make Poppy Seed Cabbage and Pepper Salad.
• Make Orange Honey Dip.
Four hours ahead:
• Make Potato and Green Bean Salad.
• Assemble Lentil Mushroom Burgers.
Party time:
• Garnish Three-Lily Dip and assemble vegetables.
• Assemble fruit platter.
• Make pitcher drinks.
• Grill Lentil Mushroom Burgers and Chili Cheddar Burgers.
• Add corn and avocado to Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad.
Pitcher Drinks
Cranberry Lime Pitcher
•In pitcher, combine half can (12-1/2 oz/155 mL can) frozen limeade concentrate; 4 cups (1 L) white cranberry cocktail; and 4 cups (1 L) soda water. Add thin lime slices and ice, if desired. Makes 10 cups (2.5 L).
White Grape Lemon Pitcher
•In pitcher, combine half can (12-1/2 oz/155 mL can) frozen pink lemonade; 4 cups (1 L) white grape juice; and 4 cups (1 L) soda water. Add sliced strawberries and ice, if desired. Makes 10 cups (2.5 L).
Recipes
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Three-Lily Dip and Vegetables
Three members of the lily family - onion, garlic and chives - become the basis of this creamy mild dip. Cooking tames and brings out their mild, sweet... -
Chili Cheddar Burgers with Salsa
Keep a patty for lunch the next day. Your child can warm it up in the microwave to pop into a hamburger bun at school. Send lettuce and tomatoes in se... -
Lentil Mushroom Burgers
Here's a vegan alternative for the vegetarians at the party. For a nonvegan option, sprinkle with shredded Cheddar cheese for the last couple of minut... -
Potato and Green Bean Salad
Coriander and lime give a classic summer salad a fresh new taste. You can also use parsley or basil instead of the coriander. If you like, add 1 cup (... -
Grilled Corn and Avocado Salad
Chipotle sauce gives a subtle smokiness to the salad and is not as hot as regular hot pepper sauce. However, you can substitute 1/4 tsp (1 mL) regular... -
Poppy Seed Cabbage and Pepper Salad
This salad is also delicious on burgers or barbecued hot dogs. -
Toffee Chocolate Chip Cookie Ice-Cream Sandwiches
The addition of chopped chocolate bars makes these irresistible. With these treats waiting in the freezer, there's no last-minute fussing for dessert.... -
Creamy Orange Honey Dip with Fruit
In small bowl, combine sour cream, orange juice concentrate and liquid honey. (Make ahead: Cover and ref...






