[h4][dropcap]A[/dropcap]ndy, Greg, and Nathan tell you how to throw a raging pool party, with or without a pool.
Great drink recipes, perfect food ideas, ice cream sandwiches, and a pug in the pool. Trust them… it’s good stuff.
Give a listen and follow the show notes for recipes![/h4]
[h4]a. Pool parties can easily turn into dinner parties. Here’s a stellar recipe for Romaine Salad! Greens on the grill!
Preheat a grill to medium-high. Rinse and pat dry the lettuce. Cut hearts in half lengthwise and brush surface with olive oil. Grill, turning occasionally, about 4 to 5 minutes or until lightly crispy. Remove from grill and chop. Toss with dressing, nuts, cheese and cherries. Serve immediately. Note: Romaine shrinks considerably when grilling. I sometimes supplement the salad with a heart or two of non-grilled lettuce for more bulk.
The Trailer Trash Margarita (or Longneck ‘Rita)
Sometimes the foodie in you needs a vacation. For lazy days by the pool, I prefer this old “family” recipe (apparently a priest made these for my mother. Amy Sedaris also endorses it in her hospitality book I Like You). This margarita has a different effect than the standard tequila-only brand, creating a mellow buzz that is just right for an afternoon in the sun. Start by emptying 6 oz (1/2 can) of frozen limeade concentrate into a blender. Save the other half in another container for the second round! (There will always be another pitcher… be warned!)
Fill the empty concentrate can 2/3 with tequila of your choice (don’t waste the fancy stuff on this recipe). Fill the last 1/3 with triple sec. Pour in a bottle of light Mexican lager beer and top the blender with lots of ice. Pulse until smooth and watch for the froth (I sometimes add the beer slowly as I blend so as not to overflow). Pour in Schlitz glasses, garnish with lime and enjoy the float down the river!
c. Why not drink your flowers and veggies!? Here’s some refreshers of the non trailor trash variety.
Add this syrup to bump up your favorite lemonade recipe.
2 cups water
2 cups sugar
In a saucepan, bring water and sugar to a boil.
Cheers to you![/h4]
marla May 28, 2011 at 5:23 am
LOVE this new site!! Awesome party menu….even though I don’t have the pool
Diane May 28, 2011 at 5:11 pm
Love the Fino in the salad dressing, and I’m going to make the cucumber vodka. Fun!
Diane {Created by Diane} May 29, 2011 at 12:18 pm
I loved you podcast. It is so true about the bathing suit issue. I love relaxing in the pool, so I typically go in. We have a pool and most people join in. If people want to jump in, in their cloths. I can always dry them after. I typically say everyone will be in the pool, come prepared
When we are invited to a party I typically have suits and towels in the car, just in case. After all living in So. Cal there are many pools.
As far as the food, I’m all for doing the food ahead of time, so that I can enjoy everyones company.
I love beer margaritas, I make them a bit different. But they are always a hit. I like to add blue Curaçao, makes them pretty and fun, very easy too.
Oh Cotija is one of my favorite cheeses! I will have to try that on grilled romaine.
Looking forward to fun summer parties!
Brooke May 30, 2011 at 12:22 pm
Great ideas for the drinkers and non-drinkers alike! Thank you so much for giving us great ideas for throwing summer parties–with or without a pool.
Debi (Table Talk) May 31, 2011 at 7:34 pm
You were great; so personable and fun to listen along with. And a perfect fit to round out this group here on Homefries. Looking forward to the next party~
ginny lee June 2, 2011 at 4:56 pm
cold fried chicken! great for pool parties and you can do ahead…..we have a great picture of our pug on a boogie board in the comal river—he was super still because he knew he would sink like a stone if he rocked the boat!
cheers with my Pimm’s cup! it’s 99 degrees in TX as I write this so we always appreciate a pool party
ginny lee June 12, 2011 at 5:56 pm
just have to say, loved the grilled romaine, used in a caesar tonight and it was awesome. eagerly awaiting your next podcast
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