Having a cookout

Believe1213

Im plannig a cookout on Saturday and I have a problem. I want to change the menu to make it healthier but I do not want to deprive my guest. See alot no All of my guests how do I say this Have the same bad habbits like I use to and dont care what the food has in it or about watching there waist line, Does anyone have a website or suggestions on what I could make?
Also there is going to be drinking and I kinda want to have a few without goin over my calorie intake or carbs Does anyone know a good drink that would hurt to have a few of? Thanx ahead of time for all suggestions:drinker:

bathsheba_c

Low fat cuts of meat and homemade marinade. For red meat, I find that a little soy sauce and garlic powder is enough. Alternatively, low-fat hot dogs.

I like to cut up chicken breasts, marinate them in a mix of ketchup, soy sauce, olive oil (just a touch), paprika, and garlic powder, skewer them, and grill them. Alternately, you can marinate whole chicken breasts in lemon juice, olive oil, and oregano, then grill them and serve on good-quality rolls (ciabatta is nice choice) spread with hummus and topped with grilled red pepper and red onions. Yum!

Also, make sure to grill plenty of vegetables. A good dessert might be grilled peaches.

As for drinks, beer actually isn't too bad. A typical bottle of beer has 125-150 calories. Light versus dark doesn't matter for calorie count.

katie_fitzy

For drinks try captain morgans rum with tropicana 50% less sugar oj or diet v8 splash fruit punch. If you like wine take 1/2 glass of a decent red and fill the rest of the glass with Ocean Spray diet blue berry pomegranate juice(5 or 10 cal) and add a few fresh berries-taste like sangria without the calories.

tnladyvol

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