For laid-back, no fuss summer entertaining, my backyard barbecue offers a refreshing twist on the traditional menu of burgers and dogs. Try this summer party and greet your guests with a Watermelon Vodka Cooler or Sassy Pink Lemonade!
Serve your barbecue family-style with platters of Lamb Burgers, Tuna Burgers, Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mint, Grilled Fruit Skewers and S’mores Coffee and Fudge Ice Cream Cake. Add fresh flowers scattered around the table for a cool summer’s night.
Mindy’s Five Elements for a Successful Backyard Barbecue: • Lively music• Festive ambiance • Refreshing drinks• Great food• Guests who have plenty of fun summer stories to dish
Watermelon Cocktail Cooler
Cocktails
Great drinks always inspire a fun party atmosphere. Check out my Cocktails from Around the World video to add a splash to your backyard barbecue!
Grillin’ Music
As cool drinks flow, allow guests to unwind with Bob Marley, a reggae deity. As the cocktails kick-in, step it up a beat with a sexy Rio- Brazilian vibe or retro summery selections:
Legend: The Best of Bob Marley
Bossa Nova Brazil by Antonio c. Jobim
Pure Brazil by Gilberto Gil
Cruel Summer by Bananarama
Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
Summer Days by Bob Dylan
Indian Summer by Chet Baker
Tide is High by Blondie
Summer Tabletop Tips
Summer Tablescape
With the summer heat, set your table about 1 hour before guests arrive to ensire it still looks beautiful and fresh when they see it.
Use bursts of playful colors in a palette of lime-green, honeydew, sunflower gold and watermelon pink to add fun to any backyard barbecue tabletop.
Cluster flower pots of yellow roses or sunflowers with pillar candles. You can also use smaller hurricane lamps with short pillar candles and scatter fresh cut gerbera daisies around them.
Place the dining table in the backyard with the bar closer to the house and remember to have extra citronella candles around the perimeter of the party area to keep bugs at bay. Watch my Tablescape Idea video for more ideas.
Butter Babies Keep Hands Clean
Grill Basics
To keep food from sticking, brush it with olive oil or vegetable oil before placing it on the grill. For extra protection, brush the grill with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray before heating.
Grill with the top closed to retain heat and decrease cooking time. Use tongs to turn meat or skewers as a fork punctures the food and allows juices to escape.
Before serving, always let meat rest so juices can be absorbed; burgers should rest about 2 – 4 minutes.
When serving corn on the cob, be sure to set out Butter Babies so your guests can keep their hands and clothes clean.
Serve your barbecue family-style with platters of Lamb Burgers, Tuna Burgers, Cucumber Salad with Fresh Mint, Grilled Fruit Skewers and S’mores Coffee and Fudge Ice Cream Cake. Add fresh flowers scattered around the table for a cool summer’s night.
Mindy’s Five Elements for a Successful Backyard Barbecue: • Lively music• Festive ambiance • Refreshing drinks• Great food• Guests who have plenty of fun summer stories to dish
Watermelon Cocktail Cooler
Cocktails
Great drinks always inspire a fun party atmosphere. Check out my Cocktails from Around the World video to add a splash to your backyard barbecue!
Grillin’ Music
As cool drinks flow, allow guests to unwind with Bob Marley, a reggae deity. As the cocktails kick-in, step it up a beat with a sexy Rio- Brazilian vibe or retro summery selections:
Legend: The Best of Bob Marley
Bossa Nova Brazil by Antonio c. Jobim
Pure Brazil by Gilberto Gil
Cruel Summer by Bananarama
Hot Stuff by Donna Summer
Summer Days by Bob Dylan
Indian Summer by Chet Baker
Tide is High by Blondie
Summer Tabletop Tips
Summer Tablescape
With the summer heat, set your table about 1 hour before guests arrive to ensire it still looks beautiful and fresh when they see it.
Use bursts of playful colors in a palette of lime-green, honeydew, sunflower gold and watermelon pink to add fun to any backyard barbecue tabletop.
Cluster flower pots of yellow roses or sunflowers with pillar candles. You can also use smaller hurricane lamps with short pillar candles and scatter fresh cut gerbera daisies around them.
Place the dining table in the backyard with the bar closer to the house and remember to have extra citronella candles around the perimeter of the party area to keep bugs at bay. Watch my Tablescape Idea video for more ideas.
Butter Babies Keep Hands Clean
Grill Basics
To keep food from sticking, brush it with olive oil or vegetable oil before placing it on the grill. For extra protection, brush the grill with oil or spray with nonstick cooking spray before heating.
Grill with the top closed to retain heat and decrease cooking time. Use tongs to turn meat or skewers as a fork punctures the food and allows juices to escape.
Before serving, always let meat rest so juices can be absorbed; burgers should rest about 2 – 4 minutes.
When serving corn on the cob, be sure to set out Butter Babies so your guests can keep their hands and clothes clean.
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