BBQ's at Chicago Sailing

Last week we started our Tuesday night tradition of barbecuing. If you've never made it to a Tuesday BBQ, this is the season to start.

Every Tuesday night we grill this season. Every other Tuesday will have a theme. Last week's BBQ featured a Cinco de Mayo theme.

Liz Weber created her Guacasalsamole, which was outstanding. She's been kind enough to share her recipe with us!

Guacasalsamole
4 ripe avocados
4 tomatillos
2 bunches of scallions
approximately a 1/3 of a bunch of cilantro
juice of 1 lime
salt, pepper, cayenne pepper, cumin to taste

De-husk all of the tomatillos. Boil 2 of the tomatillos until soft and let cool. Chop all 4 of the tomatillos. Chop the cilantro, green onions and scoop the flesh of the avocados into a large bowl. Combine all ingredients including lime juice and spices and mix. Cover with saran wrap on top of dip and refrigerate for a couple of hours.

Our tacos featured Heather's tried and true recipe. Chop some onions, garlic and jalapenos. Add salt and pepper, juice of 1 - 2 limes, lots of cilantro and olive oil. Throw your meat in, marinate for a few hours and then grill! Once the meat gets off the grill, chop it up and put in your tacos with all the toppings you can fit.

Old friends (started sailing with us in 2002, we think) and new (just finished Basic!) connected over food and got some time in on the water. Come down and join us next Tuesday. The grills will be on and the boats will be ready.