07/22/2022
Is there anything better than a backyard cookout in the summer? 🍔🌭
Here are a few tips for the perfect cookout to save next time you're entertaining your family, friends, or neighbors.
✨ Festive lighting: garden lights & decor always helps to set the mood and get your guests into the summer spirit.
🥂 Beverages: Welcome guests with light beer, summer ales, and a crisp rosé or white wine. For non-drinkers, have sparkling water with lemon or lime on hand and whip up a pitcher of lemonade. If you want to get fancy, puree some watermelon in a blender and serve fresh watermelon lemonade -- it doesn't get more "summer" than that!
🧊 Buy plenty of party supplies: compostable paper plates, utensils, napkins, and ice -- you never want to run out of ice!
🥑 Serve simple appetizers -- think chips and guacamole or crostini and bruschetta.
🍴 Be sure you have the proper grilling tools: depending on what you're making, you'll probably need a spatula, tongs, marinade brush, etc
🍔 Set up a backyard burger bar. Serve up a few different burger and bun options (including a veggie burger for the non-meat eaters in your group) and serve all the condiments, like lettuce, tomato, cheese, and grilled onions, for people to build their burgers. It makes for easy cleanup and a perfect, casual summer vibe.
Are you planning to entertain this summer? Comment your favorite cookout food below!
