Sensational Grilled Chicken Salad

Sensational Grilled
Chicken Salad
Marinade
1//4 cup oil
2 tablespoons lime juice
2 tablespoons honey
2 teaspoons chili powder
2 garlic cloves minced
Salad
2 whole chicken breasts, skinned, boned, halved.
4 cups shredded lettuce
1 small tomato, seeded, chopped
1 avocado, peeled, sliced, pitted ripe olives,
Lime wedges

In medium non-metal bowl, combine all marinade ingredients; blend well. Add chicken; turn to coat. Cover; refrigerate 1-2 hours, turning occasionally. Heat grill. When ready to barbecue, place chicken on gas grill over medium heat or on charcoal grill 4-6 inches from medium-high coals. Cook 15-20 minutes or until chicken is fork tender and juices run clear, turning once and brushing occasionally with marinade.

To serve, cut chicken into strips. Place 1 cup lettuce on each of 4 plates. Top each with chicken, tomato, avocado and olives. Just before serving, lightly squeeze fresh lime juice over each salad. 4 servings.

Cateror`s Secrets to a Great Get Together

Do you love the thought of having friends and family over, but cringe at the thought of what to serve? Consider these great tips from the party masters. They’ll make your next get together an even bigger hit with the critics and you!

First of all, think light. More than ever, people are watching their weight and the amount of fat they consume. Use no-fat salsa instead of dips. Use turkey breast, instead of steak. Or for the grill, offer chicken for those watching their weight, and fix barbecued ribs for those who prefer beef, or pork.

Another great tip is to use filo. Butter and stack filo pastry sheets to make exciting wrappers and shells for baked appetizers and foods. The most important rule for any get together is to have plenty of appetizers.

One of my favorite appetizers is stuffed potatoes. Little stuffed potatoes with sour cream and vegetable toppings are a big hit. Another great appetizer, that always goes over well, is Rumaki (bacon wrapped water chestnuts).

One final word of advice, by planning your party you reduce stress and make it fun for you too. That’s the idea!

BBQ`d Ribs - A Backyard Favorite

Barbecued Ribs have long been a back yard favorite. Choose one of the ways listed here for succulent hickory smoked ribs your whole family will love.

Start by allowing 1 pound loin back pork ribs or 3/4 pound country style loin ribs per person. Cut into serving pieces; remove any excess fat. Place in large skillet or Dutch oven; pour 1 (3 1/2 oz.) bottle liquid smoke and 2 cups cold water over ribs. Cover and steam over moderate heat 20 - 25 minutes. Drain.

To Grill:
Grill drained ribs 3 inches from moderate coals 20 minutes, turning once. Brush with barbecue sauce (below); continue grilling until ribs are done, 20 - 30 minutes, basting often with sauce.

To Cook on Rotisserie:
Lace or weave drained ribs onto rotisserie rod, balancing ribs for even cooking and turning; secure ends with holding forks. Arrange medium hot coals at back of firebox; place drip pan under ribs. Cook ribs until done, about 1 hour, basting frequently with barbecue sauce.

To Bake
Arrange drained ribs in a single layer in a shallow baking pan. Spread with barbecue sauce. Bake, covered, in a 325F oven until tender, about 1 hour.




Down Home
Barbecue Sauce

1 cup catsup
1/2 cup lemon juice
1 teaspoon chili powder
1/4 teaspoon onion powder
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/3 cup packed brown sugar

Combine all ingredients in saucepan.
Simmer 15 minutes.