It's Party Time Patio Style!!!!

There is nothing in the world like partying with your friends and family on the patio! This time of year brings us perfect weather, and we are all dying to get the hell back outside. I love to cook outdoors, and my daughter told me today to make it easy. So here are a few recipes for delicious flat breads (pizzas) that you can do on the grill. all you need is an ice chest of cold beer and a blender, and you have the perfect springtime party! Now, you can do this the homemade way, which isn't any work at all, or buy pre-prepared crusts and toppings.

Grilled Flat bread with Beef Filet, White Bean Puree, and Sun-Dried Tomato Relish

Purchase those pre-done round flat bread crusts at the store. Yes, it is easy to make, but my daughter said I do too much, so I am gonna simplify this for you. If you want the recipe for the crust, make a comment in the comment section after the recipe.

For the puree:
In a food processor throw 2 cups of canned cannelini beans. 4 cloves of garlic, peeled and smashed. 3 tablespoons olive oil. 2 tablespoons of lemon juice. 1 tablespoon of chopped thyme. Kosher salt and pepper. Press the button. There. Now you have your sauce.

For the sun dried tomato relish:
In a bowl combine 10 sun-dried tomatoes in oil drained and cut up into matchsticks. 4 roasted shallots sliced thin. (Put the shallots in a foil pack, cover with olive oil and salt and pepper and roast for 45 min. Remove skins and slice)
2 tablespoons olive oil. 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar. 1 teaspoon of honey. Kosher salt and pepper.

For the Filet of Beef:
rub olive oil and smashed garlic all over a 1 lb. beef tenderloin. Grill the meat for 8 minutes for medium rare. Let set for 10 minutes. Slice thin.

To assemble:
Lay foil on the grill. Put down the flat bread. Spread puree all over it. Add the sliced beef, and top with the tomato relish. Close the grill and cook for 3-4 minutes. Remove. Slice and eat.

Grilled Flat bread with Caramelized onions, Cabrales Blue Cheese, and Wild Mushrooms

On the stove place 3 thinly sliced Spanish onions in a pot. Add 2 tablespoons of butter, some kosher salt, and 1 teaspoon of sugar. Cook until caramelized about 15-20 minutes.

Heat up 1/4 cup of olive oil and add 2 pounds of assorted wild mushrooms. Saute' until soft, and add salt and pepper.

Brush your flat bread with olive oil. Spread 1 pound of thinly sliced mozzarella cheese over it. Add the mushrooms and the onions and sprinkle with the crumbled Cabrales Blue Cheese. Place on foil on top of grill and close the lid. Cook for 3=4 minutes. Remove and slice.

Use your imagination! assemble ingredients, either homemade or bought, and let your guests make the pizzas! Shrimp, sausages, chicken, you name it!!! MMMMMMMMMM......
I just thought of making a grilled chicken with fresh basil, pesto, parmesan and fresh tomato pizza! I amaze myself. ;)