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Host a Barbeque Party
Make your next BBQ as beautiful as it is tasty with these great décor ideas
Hosting a BBQ can add up quickly. Check out these five simple ideas to stretch your barbecue buck.
Get ready with your friends and family for a delicious burger cook off!
Get ready for picnic season with a roundup of the top pinic bites.
Barbeque Party Ideas
Recipe
BBQ Short Ribs with Grilled Corn & Marinated Mushrooms on a Stick
BBQ foods can be easy to grill up and eat, but sophisticated and complex in flavor, too. Chef Eric B. Levine, Chopped Champion and recipient of the Best BBQ Award from the International Caterers Association, has a delicious recipe for BBQ ribs with grilled corn and marinated mushrooms on a kebab that will make mouths water, but not drive you crazy in the prep process.
Drink
5 Brilliant Cocktail BBQ Ideas
Don't just settle for some cold brews! Check out our 5 brilliant cocktail BBQ ideas - from mason jar drinks to spiked fruit on a stick to boozy popsicles, there's definitely something for your BBQ.
Craft
Easy Potluck Party Idea: DIY Utensil Bags
BBQs and other outdoor summer parties bring lots of friends and family together in a casual party setting. Most of the time, everyone pitches in potluck style for the celebration and fancy plates are left out of the equation. If you're hosting a laid-back affair, consider incorporating these fun and functional utensil bags.
Recipe
Sweet & Spiked Grilled Summer Fruit Desserts
Did you know you can grill your dessert, too? Skip the hassle of prepping cupcakes, cakes or brownies for your next BBQ or outdoor party and turn to grilled fruits for a sweet ending. Easy to make, grilled fruit gets even better when you spike them with some flavored alcohol!
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Recipe
Unexpected Ways to Serve Classic BBQ Recipes
Surprise your friends and family at this year's bbq with these unique and festive recipes!
Recipes
5 Kabob Recipes for a Summer Party
Savory Kabobs are delicious and provide a beautiful presentation. Add a few of these kabobs to you hamburger and hotdog spread to heighten the levels of taste and sophistication at your bbq
Budget
5 Cheap BBQ Ideas
You don't have to spend your life savings to create an enjoyable backyard barbeque. You and your guests will enjoy these inexpensive bbq ideas!
Real Party
Summer BBQ Party for Kids
BBQs are a fantastic way to entertain all summer long, but how often do the kids get their very own backyard cookout' This summer, send out an 'All Things BBQ' invitation and have the kids over for some backyard fun. We've got creative, yet simple BBQ decor ideas, activities and foods you'll just love!
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Party Inspiration
BBQ Burger Cook-Off Party
It's Top Chef, backyard barbeque style! Mix up a summer bbq by challenging your friends and family to create their best burgers!
Recipes
Vegetarian BBQ Recipes
Summer BBQs are typically known for the meat that's grilled up. And while that's great for meat-lovers, it's not to awesome for vegetarians. If, like us, you have a few friends who prefer their broccoli over a burger, check out these vegetarian bbq recipes we've rounded up and make sure they make an appearance on your grill, too!
Tip
How to Cook a Steak
Planning a summer barbeque? Use this helpful guide to make the juiciest summer steak, whether it's rare, medium, or well done!
Decor
Outdoor Entertaining: Backyard Decor
Work with your natural setting to make your next outdoor cocktail party one to remember. With a little careful planning and coordination, you can transform your backyard or patio into a simple, elegant venue. Avoid the complicated details and inspire great conversation with a few easy steps. Expert...
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Recipes
Healthy Skirt Steak Marinades
Ensure a flavorful and juicy skirt steak by marinating it beforehand. Whether you like your meat rare or well-done, the marinade you use can make or break the dish. We've got the perfect marinade recipe to ensure your steak is bold and packed with flavor.
Top List
Top 5 Barbeque Sauce Recipes
Zesty, sweet, spicy, red, yellow--no matter how you like your BBQ sauce, most love it lathered over ribs or chicken on the grill at a summer party.
Just like the French "mother sauces"--from which all others are based upon--barbecue seems to have its own "father sauces" as designated by regions. Kan...
Tip
Keeping Fido and Fluffy Happy at the Barbecue
Your next outdoor barbecue may present some safety hazards for fido.These tips will help you prevent your pup from hurting his paws while you're grilling.
Tip
Tips to Enjoy Outdoor Eating
Eating outdoors should be fun, hassle-free, and low-key, not al fresco interpretations of a formal dinner party. Keeping a few basic principles in mind will ensure that things stay loose and enjoyable. Essentially, you want to make sure your outdoor dining area is situated in a spot that's cozy, protected, and comfortable, that the menu is not overly complex, and that you anticipate and prevent potential problems.
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Tip
How to Pack the Perfect Picnic Basket
You know you need a blanket. And a basket. But, what exactly belongs at a picnic? We've got the lists and tips you need to make sure your picnic is a success without anything going to waste!
Craft
BBQ Food Markers
Add some BBQ flair to your buffet spread at your outdoor party. These custom labels toppers are a fun way to let everyone know the burgers and ribs are ready!
Recipe
Easy Apple & Grape Coleslaw
No barbecue it seems, is complete without the classic coleslaw salad. We've revisited the classic and infused it with fresh apples and grapes to give it more flavor.
Tip
How to Throw A Poolside Grilling Party - Video
Splash around this summer with a smokin' grilling, pool party. Invite all your friends, turn up the heat and enjoy this summer party idea!
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Tip
Standup Picnic Salad Ideas
When planning your summer picnic, be sure to create a standup salad - the kind that will hold up to summer heat and all that it brings.
Each of these salads has simple, easy-to-prepare ingredients that you can whip up the night before and store in the containers you'll be packing in your basket.
Tip
Top 5 Beer-Baque Drinking Games
Create a fierce competition of drinking games at your next BBQ. You can divide the teams any way you like and the best part - since you're the host, house rules apply. 10 cup beer pong, anyone?
Recipe
Top 10 Picnic Food Ideas
Pack your picnic basket with the best picnic food ideas we've rounded up. From cocktails to salads to sandwiches to dessert, we've got a complete menu that everyone can enjoy.
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