Taste of Home Backyard Barbecues

Book excerpt: Whether you’re whipping up a sizzling weeknight family dinner or planning a warm-weather menu for friends, Taste of Home Backyard Barbecues has you covered. Turn here for all of your fiery favorites…from steaks and chops to burgers and brats…including perfect side dishes, desserts and appetizers! Best of all, each recipe is shared by a family cook so you know it’s a proven winner. Ideal for casual summer get-togethers, church picnics, family reunions, tailgates and more, Backyard Barbecues promises to be the one book home cooks reach for all season long! Few foods celebrate warm-weather fun like charbroiled sensations, garden-fresh side dishes, and frosty desserts. That’s why family cooks from coast to coast are turning to Taste of Home Backyard Barbecues for al fresco dining ideas! Whether hosting a get-together in your own yard, contributing to a neighborhood block party, tailgating at the big game or firing up the coals at the beach, Backyard Barbecues has you covered! Need a poolside appetizer? Looking for a scene-stealer at the family reunion? No problem! From sizzling specialties to refreshing treats, Backyard Barbecues is a lifesaver for surefire summer cooking success! CHAPTERS It’s Time to Barbecue: • In the Backyard! • By the Pool! • At the Beach! • In the Park! • On the Patio! • At the Block Party! • At the Game! • Bonus: For Happy Hour! Recipes All-American Hamburgers Italian Sausage Sandwiches Mini Burgers with the Works Loaded Hot Dogs Grilled Steak and Portobello Stacks Sesame Chicken Kabobs Lemon-Ginger Barbecued Ribs Tuscan-Style Grilled Trout Blue Cheese Burgers Grilled Chorizo Pizzas BLT Pita Pockets Grilled Clam Bake Spinach Feta Burgers Patriotic Fruit Pizza Strawberry Salsa Melon with Minted Lime Dip Guacamole Appetizer Squares Herbed Potato Salad Barbecued Potato Wedges Corn ‘n’ Pepper Medley Three-Bean Bake Chive ‘n’ Garlic Corn Garden Primavera Fettuccine Refreshing Mojitos Frosty Lemonade Pie Frozen Coconut Dessert Grilled Apricots with White Chocolate Ice Box Key Lime Pie