Posts Tagged ‘bbq’

10 Must-Haves for Your Barbecue
Summer without barbecues is like Bert without Ernie, like Sunny without Cher, just not complete. Well, if you haven’t broken out the grill and invited your friends over for a cookout yet, it’s time to get going! There is still time left in the season, and you only need a few things to make your summer barbecue one to remember (and look back on during those cold months of winter). Charcoal Gas grills may be easier to heat up and use to... Read More
Smoky Drinks for the Barbecue Season
With summer coming up, folks are going to be dusting off their grills and firing up their smokers. Tasty cuts of meat aren’t the only thing that can offer a delicious bit of smoke at your summer barbecue – with a slew of wines and liquors that are heavy on the char, what’s in your glass can also come with hints of the grill. Check out the below for a look at some smoky beverages to pair with your summer ‘cue. Mild The best way to get... Read More
Memorial Day Marinades
Memorial Day would be nothing without firing up the grill and marinatin’ some meat - don’t you agree? To prepare for my favorite grilling holiday, I came up with a summery marinade that would be perfect on chicken, pork or beef! For my Memorial Day marinade, I use 3 of my favorite flavors – Honey, Lime and Cilantro. Sound delish, right? Simply combine the honey, fresh lime juice and chopped cilantro with kitchen stapes of olive oil, sal... Read More
Pimp Your Hot Dog
'Tis the season for tube-shaped meats. Sausages and hot dogs get a lot of love in the summertime, and for good reason. They travel well, they take to outdoor cooking like a dream, and they’re delicious. Best of all, since almost every culture in the world has some version of a cylindrical meat (with or without those delicious nitrates), they’re the perfect canvas for a variety of interesting flavors. Hot Toppings I'm a German girl at... Read More
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Besties BBQ

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Besties BBQ
My friends and I are really into movie quotations...and barbecues. I would estimate that about 35 percent of our speech is actually just hilarious movie quotes. So when we fired up the grill for the first time this season, we declared every Friday would be “BBQ at Best Man’s House”—a reference to a scene in Meet the Parents, featuring a party that’s supremely awkward and excellent at the same time. But our BBQs are not awkward at al... Read More
Golf-Themed Father’s Day
This Father’s Day, celebrate Dad’s favorite pastime by having the family over and hosting a golf-theme outdoor BBQ. Reserve the links for Father’s Day at least a week in advance, and send Dad out that morning to play a round with his buddies or children. Once you’ve got him out of the house for at least three hours, now’s your chance to start prepping for your family party. Décor Start with artificial plastic turf, which you ca... Read More