John's Birthday Gathering

John's birthday was Sunday and we had a few friends and family over for a cookout.

This is what I served:

Ham, pickle and cheese appetizers:

 tuna Cukes:

Cheese Tray

WHITE SANGRIA

London Broil and Jalapeno Jam

SALMON

OOOPS, I never got a photo

COWBOY CAVIAR:

Eggy Mac Salad

2 c uncooked macaroni (about 10 oz) - cooked al dente

4 hard boiled eggs, cooled, shelled and chopped

1 cup mayo

1/4 c each diced onion, and diced celery

2 T dill relish

1T yellow mustard

salt and pepper

Mix mayo, egg yolk, mustard and relish and then add all other ingredients and stir well to blend

FIRE AND ICE TOMATOES

5 large tomatoes, cut into wedges

1 med onion, sliced

3/4 c white vinegar

6 T sugar

1/4 c water

1 T mustard seed

1/4 t cayenne pepper

1 large cucumber, sliced

Place tomatoes and onions in a heatproof, non-reactive bowl.  In a small saucepan combine vinegar, sugar, water, mustard seed and cayenne pepper and bring to a boil.  Cook for one minute, stirring to dissolve the sugar.  Pour carefully over the tomatoes and onions.  Cool completely.  Stir in cucumbers and refrigerate, covered, overnight

John's favorite dessert is Strawberry Shortcake, so this is what I made:

Recipe for Strawberry Shortcake Charlotte