Summer Backyard Barbecue Recipes
Summer Backyard Barbecue Recipes | Summertime….when the grills come out of storage, the lounge chairs are perfectly placed and everyone is ready to celebrate the change of weather. This round up was created to give you delicious recipe choices for your gathering and to help you with the planning.
PLANNING A STRESS FREE PARTY
- 30% homemade 70% store bought or semi homemade – When planning a menu only add a few things that’ll need preparation. The rest can be store bought. It’s all about presentation. For example: CHEESE BOARDS are all the rage right now. Grab your favorite cheese and meats from the deli, add olives, nuts and dried fruit. Cheese boards make an impressive first impression with little effort and is the perfect appetizer
- PREP! This really should be the number one item on this list. I can’t stress enough how important prep is to your stress free party. When I plan a party menu the first thing I do is make a list staring with the days leading up to the party. Then I go through the menu mapping out what can be done in advance. EXAMPLE: Cupcakes. I can make the batter as early as a week before my party, bake the cupcakes and freeze them. Freezing is better then the refrigerator. The refrigerator will dry out the cupcakes but the freezer will lock in the moisture. I can also make the frosting early too. It will stay fresh in the refrigerator. When ready to put the cupcakes together, place the cupcakes on the counter to defrost. Bring the frosting to room temperature and beat on high 3 minutes to add air back into the frosting. Other ideas of prep is chop anything that will need chopping and make all your sauces.
- ENJOY YOUR DAY! One of the hardest things for me to do is relax and enjoy the party. These rules are for me as much as they are for you. I always want to put on an extravagant party but then that means that I’m slaving away in the kitchen while everyone is having fun! I’ve learned that sometimes it’s all about the presentation more then me slaving to make everything perfect. So….I try to make eating stations. Like….a dessert table, main coarse buffet and drink station. Most people haven’t been to a party with different stations. This is a simple way to make your party stand out from all the rest and can be done in advance.
Summer Backyard Barbecue Recipes
Semi Homemade Glazed Lemon Cake
This super simple Semi Homemade Glazed Lemon Cake may start with a couple of store bought items but the flavor is phenomenal and I PROMISE!
Semi Homemade Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cupcake Recipe
Half pineapple, half coconut all topped with the best pineapple frosting you’ll ever have. Take your guests to the tropics with this Semi Homemade Tropical Pineapple Coconut Cupcake Recipe.
Cherry Brownie Bars
These wonderfully dense chocolate brownies pack a cherry punch! Nothing compares to a homemade brownie and these certainly deliver.
Sparkling Prickly Pear Cactus Slush Punch
This delicious party punch is made with mangoes (canned or fresh), mango juice and a lot of prickly pear syrup to create an amazing party drink!
Strawberries and Cream Flatbread
An easy dessert with piles of fresh sweetened strawberries and whipped cream all on top of a delicious crispy fried flatbread.
Fried Corn on the Cob
Slice up the watermelon put some burgers on the grill and enjoy a juicy ear of corn….deep fried that is.
Kid Friendly Fish Bowl Punch
This Kid Friendly Fish Bowl Punch is perfect for a pool party, under the sea theme, beach theme or luau! Build your own edible fish bowl! Scroll down for another GREAT party idea for this Fish Bowl Punch!
Simple Macaroni Salad Recipe
This summertime favorite salad is made with simple ingredients and dressed with a light creamy mayonnaise dressing.
Crowd Pleasing Fruit Pizza
Treat your eyes, to a colorful fresh fruit pizza! With a crust made from store bought cookie dough, try this version of cheesecake happiness.
Almond Joy Brownie Bites
Give your taste buds a dose of joy with this dessert! With coconut piled high on a brownie bite, a hidden almond all encased in your favorite chocolate. This magnificent dessert tastes just like an Almond Joy!
All American Apple Pie
Americas favorite pie piled high with juicy Granny Smith apples, brown sugar and cinnamon.
Bacon Wrapped Sonoran Hot Dog
Wrap an all American Hot Dog with bacon and add Mexican-style toppings.
The Sonoran hot dog offers the best of both worlds. The end result is
the ultimate hot dog.
Potato Casserole
This Potato Casserole is a family favorite and I hope it will become your families too! Also great for the freezer!
Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars
Reminiscent of the 50/50 bar these Orange Creamsicle Cheesecake Bars will take you back to a time when playing outside was what we all did and getting an ice cream from the ice cream man (truck) was a treat!
Pistachio Triple Layer Bars
With a pistachio cookie crust, filled with a layer of cheesecake and topped with pistachio pudding. This dessert screams SUMMER!
Marinated Picnic Shrimp
Marinated Picnic Shrimp: Pickled shrimp perfect to take on a summer picnic at the beach, park or camping. With bold flavors of shallots, lemons, champagne vinegar, olive oil, fresh dill and more. Completely outdoor safe and completely delicious!
Grandma's Coconut Cream Pie
Sweet coconut surrounded by a delicious creamy custard and topped with homemade whipped cream.
Fresh Peach Ice Cream
This delicious old fashioned ice cream is packed with fresh peach flavor and is so creamy it could also double as peach gelato.
Banana Split Cheesecake
This delicious cheesecake is made with fat free pineapple sherbet,
slices of banana, low fat cream cheese and low fat cool whip and more
delicious ingredients. Next time you’re in the mood for cheesecake make this delicious No Bake Low Fat Banana Split Cheesecake!
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