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A cool and refreshing twist for summer meals
Summer is the time for backyard entertaining, whether it's a simple sandwich lunch with a few friends or a patio party for the neighbors. But besides the typical salads and meat on a grill, it's a challenge to find new outdoor menu ideas that are easy, summery light and sure to delight your guests.
Create memorable outdoor parties for less
The backyard will be the summer entertainment hot spot as Americans seek affordable ways to spend time with family and friends. But your outdoor party can be spoiled quickly if unwelcome insects show up. Create an unforgettable party within a tight budget with these five tips from Natalie Ermann Russell.
Turn the Typical Backyard Barbecue into a Hot Spot for Fun and Flavor
Many American families will forego the traditional summer vacation travel this year and spend more time than ever making home-spun fun in the sun at the backyard barbecue. But if your version of barbecuing involves the same old fare and familiar flavors, it's time to spice up your old standby. Here are some simple ways to add just the right amount of sizzle and style to any standard backyard barbecue.
Great Grilling: The right accessories are key to success
There's more to creating a memorable backyard barbecue than great food and a top-notch grill. Having the right grilling accessories at your fingertips can help all your meals go from the kitchen to the grill to the table faster, safer and tastier. Here's a checklist of the top grilling accessories.
Flip Burgers with Mother Nature -- Grill Green This Summer
Each spring, millions of grilling enthusiasts dust off the grill in anticipation of another fun-filled summer of backyard barbecues. But at what cost to the environment? Don't panic. It's quite easy to minimize your environmental impact while grilling by taking a few simple steps that won't diminish your grilling experience. Yes, you too can grill green, and these simple tips will help you get your grill on while keeping Mother Earth on your good side.
Cool Tips for Summer Entertaining
At the dawn of summer, people spend more time outdoors and start planning barbecues, pool parties and picnics. But as the mercury rises, thoughts turn to lazing in front of the air conditioner instead of being out in the searing, sticky heat. With a little creativity, you can entertain outdoors while keeping cool this summer.
Petiquette for Summer Entertaining
How do you include the furry members of the family into summer entertaining without turning a backyard barbecue into a doggie food free-for-all or the evening dinner party into a feline hissy fit? By carefully planning and managing your pet's interactions with guests and preparing for the big day, it is possible to keep Fluffy or Fido an enjoyable part of your celebration, says Charlotte Reed, pet care expert. Here are Reed's tips for making summer entertaining as enjoyable as possible for your pets and your guests.
Hosting the Perfect Summer-savvy Picnic
Summer is the perfect time to bring together family and friends to enjoy the outdoors. Dust off the grill, lay out a fresh blanket and enjoy delicious food while soaking up the sun with the ones you love. That’s the advice of cleaning expert, author and television personality, Laura Dellutri, the "Healthy Housekeeper", who outlines four simple steps to help you plan the perfect summer-savvy picnic.
Beyond the Barbecue: Ideas for Unique Summer Soirées
The warm weather is here and the summer party season is just getting started. This year, don't just throw another blasé barbecue or an average pool party for your friends and neighbors. Here are four ideas for unique summer soirées that will make a splash.
Fresh Ideas for Summer Picnics
Warm, sunny weather beckons us outdoors for picnics. For some people, though, preparing a picnic can be daunting. Not anymore. Sandra Lee, the internationally acclaimed lifestyle expert, bestselling author and host of Semi-Homemade, offers tips for an easy, fun and satisfying picnic experience without all the work. Here are her easy tips.
