Mom and Dad went back home to Florida. Not sure what to smoke for the celebration. Whats your grilling plans?

I will be smoking pork butts for my local RV Resort HOA.  Last year I did 27 pounds which was 3 butts.  This year there will be 5 butts, but someone else will be doing some of them.

I'm thinking smoked turkey. I do have 2 briskets and 2 shoulders going on the pit Friday night.

I am out of town working in the Chicago area so no cooking for me.  I will be visiting some museums on July 4th to occupy my time away from the office and keep me out of the hotel room.

Probably my world locally famous, top secret meatloaf.  It's a family/friends/co-workers favorite.

Pulled pork and Brisket on Tuesday night.  Once those finish about 30 chicken thighs an hour before we eat! 

We are just having burgers.  I am more concentrated on the sides.  My 90 year old uncle (the younger uncle!) had all his top teeth removed and is awaiting dentures.  He claims he can crumble a burger patty up and get it down, but I know sides will be a challenge.

I figure beans would be pretty easy to swallow and I am also thinking deviled eggs.  Not sure about other things -- any suggestions?

We are just having burgers.  I am more concentrated on the sides.  My 90 year old uncle (the younger uncle!) had all his top teeth removed and is awaiting dentures.  He claims he can crumble a burger patty up and get it down, but I know sides will be a challenge.

I figure beans would be pretty easy to swallow and I am also thinking deviled eggs.  Not sure about other things -- any suggestions?

Finely chopped egg salad.
Mashed potatoes.
Jello with cool whip for dessert.

Brisket points for burnt ends a pork butt for pulled pork

We are just having burgers.  I am more concentrated on the sides.  My 90 year old uncle (the younger uncle!) had all his top teeth removed and is awaiting dentures.  He claims he can crumble a burger patty up and get it down, but I know sides will be a challenge.

I figure beans would be pretty easy to swallow and I am also thinking deviled eggs.  Not sure about other things -- any suggestions?

Maybe whip up some smoked mac and cheese?

Some good suggestions.  I am thinking of a strawberry- pineapple fool for dessert.

Probably my world locally famous, top secret meatloaf.  It's a family/friends/co-workers favorite.

Dave I do love good meat loaf can you give us your secret recipe?

Having the neighbors over for baby backs and ABTs.  Then watch the fireworks from the deck - San Clemente pier and Dana Point harbor both are visible and put on quite a show.

Had to google your location. Your on the other side of the world from me. Whats ABTs because you had me sold on the baby backs.

Probably my world locally famous, top secret meatloaf.  It's a family/friends/co-workers favorite.

Dave I do love good meat loaf can you give us your secret recipe?

I have been thinking about posting it here.  Right now only 3 people know it, and they are all family.  I'm thinking that if my grill purchase goes the way I'm hoping, I'm going to be in a really good mood and wind up posting it here.  The next recipe I'm going to post though is my coleslaw recipe.  I just have to make it again and pay attention to the amount of ingredients, since I make it by taste rather than by measurement.

RR49 Potato-Mac Salad: Quick and Easy with your favorite Deli Made Potato and Macaroni Salad-

2 Cups Macaroni Salad
2 Cups Potato Salad
1 Cup Shredded Cheddar Cheese (Not Fine Shred)
1/2 Cup Thawed Frozen Peas
2 Tbsp Favorite BBQ Rub or Twisted Q Asian Fusion Spice for Asian taste (Walmart)
1/4 Tsp Chipotle Chili Powder (Or More)

In a Bowl mix together Mac Salad, Peas, Rub, and Chipotle Powder, refrigerate 1 hour min.
Taste Mac Mixture and add additional rub and/or Chipotle Powder to taste.
Mix in Potato Salad and Cheese return to fridge...And Done

We are just having burgers.  I am more concentrated on the sides.  My 90 year old uncle (the younger uncle!) had all his top teeth removed and is awaiting dentures.  He claims he can crumble a burger patty up and get it down, but I know sides will be a challenge.

I figure beans would be pretty easy to swallow and I am also thinking deviled eggs.  Not sure about other things -- any suggestions?