Taste of Home Backyard Barbecues: 405 Dishes for Sizzling Celebrations

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When the temperature rises and the days get longer, theres just one thing to do bring out the grill! Whether charbroiling a quick weeknight dinner, hosting a friendly cookout or tailgating at the big game, Taste of Home Backyard Barbecues is your one-stop shop for fantastic summertime fare. The dishes found here offer everything you need for a great barbecue! Youll find hundreds of recipes for grilled steaks, juicy burgers, easy chicken, buttery seafood, and hot dogs and brats loaded with flavor. There are also appetizers, side dishes and desserts that come together on the grill. With Backyard Barbecues, however, youll discover even more! Dig into garden-fresh salads that round out meals, as well as no-fuss side dishes ideal for family reunions and block parties. In addition, youll find cookies, bars and desserts that celebrate summers best, and icy beverages just perfect for warm-weather parties. Prep and cook times are listed with each item, making meal planning a snap.

Best of all, these recipes come from home cooks who know how to host a great barbecue! So what are you waiting for? Invite a few friends, call everyone to the table and fire up that grill for a sizzling supper not to be missed! With Taste of Home Backyard Barbecues at your fingertips, a memorable cookout can be on the menu in no time.

Short on time? Look for the Fast Fix icons (see above) scattered throughout the cookbook. These indicate recipes that are table-ready in 30 minutes or less! If youre grilling at a park, be sure to look for signs when disposing charcoal; many places have designated spots for it. Charcoal should be cool or cold, not hot, when discarding. Pour water over the coals if theyre not cool enough. When grilling shrimp, watch for the shrimp to turn pink.

Once the shrimp change from translucent to pink, theyre ready to eat. Grilled fish is ready when it flakes easily with a fork. Heading to the beach? Fill several aluminum pans with water a day before and freeze them. These homemade Ice blocks are perfect for coolers because they melt more slowly than ice cubes, keeping food colder for longer. When hosting a large group, make things easy on yourself by using paper plates and disposable flatware. Always wash your hands after touching uncooked meat, along with any other utensils and dishes that came in contact with the raw food. Check the internal temperature of meats with a meat thermometer before removing items from the grill to eat. Check the internal temperature of meats with a meat thermometer before removing items from the grill to eat.

Check the temperature shortly before the end of the recipes recommended cooking time. Soaking wooden skewers before threading on the ingredients will prevent the wood from splintering and burning on the grill. Soak the skewers for at least 15 minutes before placing them over the flames. Make note of the time you set food out. Cold foods and dishes featuring dairy products, such as potato salads, should only be out for 2 hours.

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