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The Best of Barbecue
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Barbecue-Worthy Beverages
It’s hot out there, so make sure to keep it cool! Quench everyone's thirst in classic style—with ice cold glasses of honey-sweetened summer iced tea. (Spike it with rum for extra fun.) Gathering the gang for an alfresco fiesta? No problem. Whip up a pitcher of Sangria Tropicale. With sliced citrus and a hint of fizz, it’s a perfect summertime sparkler. |
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Sensational Grilled Starters
Barbecues are supposed to be relaxed—ideally for the guests and the host—so why not start with an easy yet impressive appetizer: Lidia’s barbecue shrimp wrapped in prosciutto (with a secret ingredient of fresh sage). It’s amazingly quick to prep and grill Sounds good, doesn’t it? Trust us, it is. But if you want to wow kids of all ages go straight for grilled spicy citrus ribs. Prepped in brine and slathered with a bourbon glaze, they’re flat-out addictive. |
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The Main Event
Barbecue is practically synonymous with burgers. But you can parlay your everyday patties from tame to transcendent if you serve beef burgers with feta, cucumber, avocado and tomatoes. Or skip ground beef altogether and go light and flavorful with grilled opah with mint and basil chutney. A hearty fish that's great on the grill, opah is a snap to prepare and exudes easy elegance. |
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Divine Dessert
Grilled dessert? You betcha. Putting fruit on a hot grill caramelizes it, making it sweeter, richer, and more decadent. Pineapple is a favorite to fire up, and this grilled pineapple with buttered rum kicks it up a notch with a decadent, boozy sauce. But you can easily give your grill master a break and offer broiled stone fruit with sweet cream. It’s the perfect way to celebrate summertime’s spectacular peaches, plums, and nectarines. |
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