Great American Barbecue – Recipes from Drinks to Desserts
Hello Everyone! Welcome to the Great American Barbecue, where we have everything you need from drinks to dessert for the perfect BBQ! We will be wrapping up summer soon, but I have joined some amazing women to bring to you a perfect menu to host a fabulous Barbecue! We made it easy for you – life made simple! Enjoy!
The Great American Barbecue is a virtual potluck hosted by 13 fabulous bloggers to bring you wonderful picnic recipes and ideas. We’ve taken all the work out of planning the Great American Barbecue for you and your friends including drinks, appetizers, meats to grill, side dishes and desserts. Each blogger brought a different recipe or idea as their “dish to pass”. We even included an easy DIY utensil caddy and a fun outdoor activity for the kids.
Refreshing Drinks to Welcome Your Guests
Whether your guests arrive from across town, out of town or from the house next door, the first thing a good host always does is offer them a cool, refreshing beverage.
Make Ahead Frozen Lemon Berry Slush {adult and kid versions}
Brought to you by:
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+ / Instagram
Brought to you by:
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+ / Instagram
Get the Party Started with Appetizers
With a beverage in hand, your guests will need something to munch on while the main dish is cooking on the grill.
Bruschetta with Whipped Feta and Grilled Crostini
Brought to you by:
Dana from This Silly Girl’s Life
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+ / Instagram
Brought to you by:
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+ / Instagram
The Main Event – Fresh from the Grill
What would a barbecue be if you didn’t have meat to throw on the grill? For the Great American Barbecue, we’ve got two fabulous options for you!
Brought to you by:
Angela from Handmade in the Heartland
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram
Chipotle Lime Chicken Skewers with Avocado Ranch
Brought to you by:
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram
Perfect Potluck Side Dishes
A barbecue always needs a few great side dishes to accompany the main meal. We’ve got pasta, potatoes and a green salad all ready for the making!
Bought to you by:
Carrie from Kenarry: Ideas for the Home
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+
Brought to you by:
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+ / Instagram
Brought to you by:
Shauna from The Best Blog Recipes
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+ / Instagram
Delicious Crowd-Pleasing Desserts
How many of you head straight for the dessert table when you get to a barbecue? With desserts like these, it’s easy to see why.
Oreo White Chocolate Chip Cookies
Brought to you by:
Ashlyn from Belle of the Kitchen
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+ / Instagram
Brought to you by:
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Instagram
Serving Your Guests in Style
Once you’ve got the food prepared and set up along your buffet, you’ll need to make the silverware easily accessible for your guests. Here’s an easy way to do that with something you already have on hand!
Brought to you by:
Katie from View from the Fridge
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+ / Instagram
A Fun Activity for the Kids
No detail has been spared as we planned the perfect barbecue for you. We even have a fun game for the kids that’s easy to make!
Brought to you by:
Courtney from Crafts by Courtney
Get more great ideas like this when you follow her on:
Facebook / Twitter / Pinterest / Google+
What your favorite dish or activity to bring to a backyard barbecue?
Linking to these wonderful parties!
Susan B
Latest posts by Susan B (see all)
- 18 Pregnant Halloween Couples Costumes - October 7, 2024
- Easy White Jello Shots Recipe! - October 3, 2024
- Nightmare Before Christmas Charcuterie Board - October 3, 2024
Can’t wait to bring those Strawberry Lemonade Bars!! They’re gonna go over SO MUCH better than the usual boring pasta salad, that I usually bring! Mmmm!!!
Yes, Lisa, they look super yummy! I might have to make them myself!
Potato salad….thanks for the giveaway!
I either bring baked potato salad or corn salad.
I always take two of my families favorites, macaroni salad and jello cake.
My favorite is a gluten free pasta salad.
Beef or chicken well marinated and ready for grill. Think Bulgogi!
I LOVE TO BRING THE POTATOE SALAD–I MUST SAY MINE QUIT TASTY!!!
Chocolate chip Cookies
I love bringing my homemade macaroni pasta
I love pasta salad and turkey dogs. Simple but boy do they have my mouth watering right now 😉
Potato salad!
I love to bring baked beans! They’re easy, cheap, and yummy!
I love to bring stuffed corn on the cob.
fights between orthodox and southpaw stepping of both foot of each fighters is natural, why that only marcheatz steps the foot of manny and manny is not?….