Those sweet summer days have returned and there is no better time to host a barbeque - especially when you have a great outdoor kitchen! Picture yourself grilling out on the lanai or, if the weather's not cooperating, utilizing your gorgeous kitchen!
Hosting the perfect summer event is simpler than you think. The first step, other than procuring a grill, is to invite your family and friends and estimate the number of people you will be cooking for. Now, take that number and add about five more.
Here are some other BarbeCUEs:
CUE NUMBER ONE - BE PREPARED
A common cause of barbeque-phobia is not having enough food to satisfy everyone's needs. Pretending as if you are cooking for more people will ease your stress and possibly even save you from cooking dinner the next night.
There are also concerns about what people can - or like - to eat. Take into consideration what you know about your guests. Who is a chowhound? Are there any food sensitivities/allergies among your guests? Can you provide adequate substitutes so no one feels left out? Are any of your guests meat-eaters who'll stay far away from the veggies? Will there be kids at the party? Make sure to have kid-friendly drink options if that's the case!
CUE NUMBER TWO - HEALTHY DOESN'T HAVE TO BE HELLISH
To set your get-together apart from the rest, consider healthier alternatives to traditionally high-calorie options. For example, instead of potato salad with mayo you can opt for fruity summer salads or grilled vegetables. For your meat options, you could stay away from fatty meats like pork chops and ribs and instead grill up some seafood, flank steak, or boneless chicken breasts. There are also plenty of veggie burger recipes for any of your vegetarian guests to enjoy.
CUE NUMBER THREE - RELISH TODAY. KETCHUP TOMORROW
There is more to a party than just feeding your guests. Keeping them happy and entertained is also part of your duty as a host. Make sure everyone is comfortable by having plenty of seating, good tunes, and games. Whether these games involve alcohol or not is up to you - either way, your local superstore will sell a plethora of entertainment options for you to choose from. You can also spruce up your outdoor space by adding citronella torches. Not only are these a festive décor option, but they also keep the mosquitos away!
With these barbeCUEs, there will be no misSTEAKing that you are the Heisenburger of barbeques.
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