I recently had the opportunity to get together with some of my favorite Philly Bloggers as part of a campaign with Lawry's. We are participating in a national recipe contest as "Team Philly" and our challenge was to come up with some new recipes for a "Holiday Dinner". Seeing as it is still summer and we are in the heart of Grilling Season, we decided to design a couples-themed Labor Day party!
The requirements were to come up with an appetizer, a main dish and a dessert. However, since this was also a get together with some of my favorite Philly Bloggers, we decided to go above and beyond and have a little extra fun!
The menu:
Cedar Plank Salmon with Grilled Vegetables
Grilled Corn - see recipe below
Sweet and Spicy Peaches and Strawberries - see recipe below
Lawry's Sweet and Seasoned Surprise - see recipe below
I have to admit, the thought of creating a dessert and our little "add-on" of a cocktail was a little strange to me. When I think of Lawry's, "sweet" is not a word that typically comes to mind. I was pleasantly surprised by the Peaches & Strawberries and BLOWN AWAY by our cocktail!
Make sure that you check out Moms Need to Cook for the Cheesy Baked Artichoke Dip, Pineapple Salsa and Cedar Plank Salmon with Grilled Vegetables recipes
Corn on the Cob
- Remove outer layers of corn husks
- Soak corn in cold water for 20 minutes
- peel back husks and dribble olive oil and shake on Lawry’s seasoned salt
- push corn husks back around cob and grill for 20-40 minutes, turning every now and again
- remove corn and serve
Sweet and Spicy Strawberries and Peaches
- 1 lb strawberries
- 3 fresh local peaches
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- ½ cup water
- 1 tablespoon Lawry’s Balsamic Vinegar Marinade
- cut tops of strawberries and slice peaches into slices
- marinade in water, marinade, and sugar
- place in foil and grill for 5-6 minutes
- serve with vanilla ice cream or greek yogurt
Lawry’s Sweet & Seasoned Surprise
- 2 oz tequila
- 2 ½ teaspoon sugar
- ½ cup frozen strawberries
- ½ cup frozen pineapple
- ½ cup frozen peaches
- Juice of ½ Lemon
- Lawry’s seasoned pepper
- Mix above in a blender.
- Pour some Seasoned Pepper on a plate
- Wet Margarita glass with a lemon and dip in Lawry’s seasoning
- Enjoy this salty and sweet drink!
The Giveaway
Lawry’s is offering one reader a giveaway package with: 16 oz Seasoned Salt, Balsamic Herb Marinade and a Seasoned Salt Marinade. YUMMY!!!
To enter: Leave me a comment! Tell me which recipe we made that you would try.
This giveaway will remain open until Saturday August 20, 2011 at 12:00pm EST at which time I will pick a winner using the And The Winner Is plugin.
Disclosure: I was compensated for my participation in this campaign
Mattie
I am going to make the artichoke dip for a party tonight - thanks!
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Jennifer
Having a Labor Day party and I'm going to try the cheesey baked artichoke dip too - sounds yummy!
Heather Chandler
I just recently started grilling corn on the cob- so I would like to try that. But artichoke dip is always a hit in this house!
Colleen
Going to try them all at our annual Labor Day Party, especially looking forward to trying for the first time a artichoke dip and introducing it to my family and friends. But that corn in the cob sure looks good!
jennifer
I'm going to try the corn on the cob and may try the artichoke dip . thanks for the ideas
Angela Jenningson
Definitely giving the artichoke dip a try! Seems very easy with easy ingredients. Thank so much!
Brooke D
Sweet & Seaoned Surprise...yummy!
Lynda Clark
I'm going to try the Pineapple Salsa to go along with grilled fish for dinner.
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Stacy Cobb
The Lawry’s Sweet & Seasoned Surprise sounds fantastic!!
Amber Vanwinkle
Corn on the Cob sounds yummy!
Amy
I would love to try all of these recipes--yum! We have never grilled corn on the cob, but I think we should now! : )
Gayle J
I am going to try the corn on the cob and the artichoke dip.
Elizabeth T.
The Lawry’s Sweet & Seasoned Surprise sounds delish! I can't wait to try it!
Janice K.
The pineapple salsa sounds like a good one. I may have to try that one for a party on Saturday.
Barb
I’m going to try the cheesey baked artichoke dip; I know that will be a big hit with my family!
FYI: We grill corn all summer long. If you are in a hurry -- no soaking needed. Just pull off the tassle and any "loose" pieces on the corn husk, and place on the grill. You can add the butter/oil/seasoning of your choice after it is cone and after you peel off the husk. We love it because as you peel off the husk, all the corn silk comes off so easily ---. It is a great way to prepare and eat if you are outdoors.
Jaime
The corn on the cob! Yum!
Kelly Perry
artichoke dip or the cocktail!!
Sharon Edwards
The corn on the cob looks really yummy.
Shell Holland
Sweet and Spicy Strawberries and Peaches sounds yummy!
Brittany
I would like to try the Salmon with Pineapple Salsa!
Betty
The Salmon w/grilled veggies ... and I would love to try the grilled corn.
Becky
We live near a farm so gotta do the corn since it`s in season!
Cindy
Grilled corn on the cob.
Chandra
I would love to try the pineapple salsa.
Sunnie
The corn or the fruit both look good.
meme
I really want to try your Sweet and Spicy Strawberries and Peaches. This really sounds good
Amanda Y.
The artichoke dip sounds good, followed by the intriguing Sweet and Spicy Strawberries and Peaches
Leanna
I'd try the sweet and spicy strawberries and peaches. Sounds interestingly good.
erin
Strawberries & Peaches. and that drink sounds good too!
Lisa Quinones
corn on the cob and the salsa
Trung Nguyen
I probably will try the Sweet and Spicy Strawberries and Peaches recipe. I love berries.
Melissa
I absolutely adore artichokes and Lawry's ... so that would be the recipe I will be trying at my next get together.
Jennifer P
My family would like the Cedar Plank Salmon with Grilled Vegetables. My daughter LOVES salmon.
Christy R
Hi,
I would love to try the Pineapple Salsa, and I just might do it ! Salsa is so good for you, too.
Thanks
Linda
I want to try that drink!! Anything in a margarita glass has to be good!! 🙂
Milian Ortiz
I would try the Sweet and Spicy Strawberries and Peaches recipe.
Elizabeth
The grilled corn is a must try for me...plus the dip. I can't wait, thanks for the awesome new recipes to try.
shannon oelrich
the corn on the cob sounds nummy
Barb
I'll try the Lawry’s Sweet & Seasoned Surprise-Yum!
Shirley Carr
Pineapple Salsa!!!!!!!
Beth
i want to try the salmon!
Sylvia Todd
I want the salmon!! MMM....and grilled veggies! Can't wait! Love,love, love salmon! What a great recipe!!Thank you!!
Kat
I'd try the pineapple salsa for sure!
Doug
Anything with salmon, I'm in.
asmith
pineapple salsa
Camiele
I would like to try them all, but if I had to pick one I would try the Sweet & Seasoned Surprise!
Ja-Nell
I'm definitely trying the artichoke dip asap....I love dips! It looks like a definite winner
Ellen C.
I'd like to try grilling the corn on the cob. Thanks for the chance.
Renee
The Corn on the Cob sounds awesome! Definitely going to try that 🙂
Heather
I would make the corn on the cob recipe