5_Ways_to_Make_Your_BBQ_a_Memorable_Family_Event
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Summary:Every barbecue can and should be an exciting family event. Here are 5 ways to make
your routine evening barbecue an experience you’ll look back on with a grin.
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Since Americans in the South began roasting pigs publicly, Barbecues have been a
staple of North American living. For many, grilling becomes a routine mealtime
activity, while for the most devoted grillers, summer is ruled by massive barbecue
parties. But grillers do not have to choose between boring repetition and outrageous
get-togethers: every barbecue can and should be an exciting family event. Here are 5
ways to make your routine evening barbecue a more unique experience:
1) Who said you have to stick to meat? Much can be done with bread and fruits over
an open flame. To make this into a fun activity with your kids, use cookie cutters
to make the bread and fruit into shapes. You can decide on themes like “animals” and
“letters” or ask that each shape be different from the others! Then, let your kids
decide which toppings they would like to put on. Add cheese, onion and various
spices to bread and cinnamon and honey to fruit.
2) Try foil-wrapped surprise meals. Place different combinations of chicken, fish
and vegetables with sauces and spices in foil packets. These cook in less than 20
minutes and lead to no-mess, lip-smacking results. Children will love the surprise
element and can easily switch packets. You can even ask your family for combo
suggestions before the barbecue, or draw ingredient names out of a hat to create new
meal ideas.
3) A little variety goes a long way. If you tend to stick to the same old beef
burgers and pork wieners, why not try grilled pizza or salmon steaks? Similarly, try
to mix it up with condiments and seasoning. Sick of ketchup? Try salsa instead. Look
online where you’ll find hundreds of easy recipes for barbecue rubs. These give your
food that extra pizzazz and prevent the mess and drip that comes with barbecue
sauces.
4) Barbecues don’t have to be rushed. In fact, barbecue devotees will tell you that
today’s quick broiling is an insult to the term, which should represent a process of
slow cooking on low heat. You can find many slow cooker recipes online, and the wait
is a great opportunity to pass some quality time with your family and friends.
Entertaining backyard activities include creating an outdoor canvas to paint on or
playing backyard bowling with household items.
5) Mom said not to play with your food, but there’s always an exception! Barbecue
games are great fun and tasty at the same time. In the game Glutton, each player
gets a certain amount of mashed potatoes, macaroni and cheese or any other side
dish. Various kitchen utensils are put in a box and the players blindly pick a few.
On the go, they begin to eat their dish with the items that they took out. The first
to finish his or her food wins the prize!
Finally, don’t fret! Far too many people get lost in the details of planning the
perfect barbecue party and forget to enjoy the social atmosphere and delicious food.
So kick back, bask in the relaxing sun and prepare for a summer of unforgettable
barbecues!
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