Professional Home Economist Jennifer Dyck with Manitoba Association of Home Economists is teaching us how to make easy food with upscale flair that we can take to the cabin or a backyard party. Watch her live Tuesday, July 8 at 6:45 am and 7:14 am on Breakfast Television Winnipeg.
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You’ve been invited out to a cabin, how can you ensure you’ll get invited back again?
Take food, flavourful, easy to make food!
It’s easy to grab a pack of hot dogs and sure it will feed the crowd but how can you stand out and ensure you are top of the guest list next time?
Bring BBQ ready marinated meat that you prepared at home, freeze for safe travels and thaw for a delicious meal that will have everyone asking you for the recipe.
Here is a basic and easy marinade that is perfect for chicken, turkey or pork. My personal preferred pick is skinless, boneless chicken thighs. They are perfect for the BBQ as the extra fat content helps them stay moist and they are the exact right size to toss on a bun – no slicing or dicing needed.
BBQ Food Safety Tips:
-Keep cold foods, cold. Your cold foods need to be kept at 4C or lower.
-Pack raw meats at the bottom of your cooler and make sure they are in sealed containers or use a separate cooler for meat.
-Do not eat the loose ice in your cooler, it is not clean. Better yet, take frozen water bottles that can be used as drinking water once they thaw.
-Boneless chicken pieces are fully cooked when your meat thermometer reaches 77C.
-Promptly chill food once served. Food that is not on ice or being kept hot needs to be refrigerated within 2 hours of serving to prevent spoilage.
-Hard sided coolers are best if you will not be transferring your perishables to a refrigerator upon arriving at your destination.
Early Bird Gets the Bun
Have you ever wondered how you can get fresh cinnamon buns hot out of the oven first thing in the morning just like the bakery but without having to get up at 4 am to make them?
Well look no further, the secret is out!
Make the mess at home, let buns rise fully, then freeze them. Take the frozen buns to your destination; keep them frozen until you are ready to bake.
When you are ready to bake the buns, remove from the freezer and bake from frozen. Keep them covered with foil for the first 20 minutes of baking to keep the buns moist.
Whether you are hosting the sleepover or the guest attending – it’s the perfect make ahead baked treat that will keep everyone wanting more.
Eat Well…Jenn
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