Simple barbecue pleasures

Often, the simplest meals are the best. And those that can be made outside are doubly good because of the lack of dishes. I just love that when dinner is done and there aren't a lot of dishes.

We went out to brunch for Mother's Day yesterday but that didn't get me off the hook for dinner. Why do those wolverines need to eat so many times a day? Burgers were on the menu but I made them just a little more fancy-worthy by serving with blue cheese and thinly sliced red onions. Yes, my kid eats this kind of stuff. I made a quick potato salad with two honkin' russets, mayo, spicy brown mustard, diced red onion and grated carrot. You can keep your Yukons for potato salad ... I think the big bakers work best. I make it while the potaotes are hot and then put it in the freezer while the burgers/corn cook on the grill.

For the second time in three days, I prepared Fresh Chili Corn. Nothing to it really. On a piece of foil, place an ear of corn, a couple of pats of butter and chili powder to taste. (I used some green chili powder left over from my trip to Santa Fe, but red will do just as well.) Wrap tightly and place on the grate with the burgers. They'll be done when the burgers are.

I'm not kidding, they liked it better than the $100 brunch. Who'd a thunk it?