Main Event
Let’s start with the meat. For the ultimate BBQ, you’ll need to give your guests a few options. Whether you go with classic burgers & dogs, chicken & steak, pulled pork, or tofu & a big platter of grilled veggies, you’re sure to please a crowd! Remember to prep and marinate meat in advance so that when your guests arrive, you can relax and sip one of these delicious watermelon cocktails with them.
Let’s start with the meat. For the ultimate BBQ, you’ll need to give your guests a few options. Whether you go with classic burgers & dogs, chicken & steak, pulled pork, or tofu & a big platter of grilled veggies, you’re sure to please a crowd! Remember to prep and marinate meat in advance so that when your guests arrive, you can relax and sip one of these delicious watermelon cocktails with them.
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Savory Sides
For me, a summer barbecue is not complete without the side salads: potato, pasta, greens. Here are 16 great BBQ sides to give you plenty of ideas for dishes to round out your menu. One of the easiest side dishes is buttery corn on the cob. Soak husks in water for 10 minutes before throwing on the grill to avoid burning.
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Get Saucy
There are about as many varieties of BBQ sauce as there are stars in the sky. Depending on your tastes, you can go sweet, spicy, smokey, tangy and even mustard-y. Check out this clever guide to American Barbecue Sauce Styles to find one that’s right for you.
There are about as many varieties of BBQ sauce as there are stars in the sky. Depending on your tastes, you can go sweet, spicy, smokey, tangy and even mustard-y. Check out this clever guide to American Barbecue Sauce Styles to find one that’s right for you.
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Sweet Freedom
Dessert is the way to go! Check out these patriotic dessert ideas. When in doubt, throw some sweet like peaches or pineapple on the grill for an easy, healthy treat.
Dessert is the way to go! Check out these patriotic dessert ideas. When in doubt, throw some sweet like peaches or pineapple on the grill for an easy, healthy treat.
Originally published by Coldwell Banker Blue Matter by Victoria Keichinger
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