The Food

Things just taste better when they’re enjoyed outdoors. These recipes are sure to be a hit with your party guests.

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All about Grilling

 

Don't Get Burned!

As you begin your backyard cookouts, the USDA reminds you that safe food handling skills are the key to making your cookout a big hit with your family and friends. Click here

Grilling the Perfect Steak

We visited with Chef David Kamen, avid grill cook and teaching professor at the Culinary Institute of America, Hyde Park, N.Y., to get his personal and professional perspective on grilling trends in America as the cookout season starts to heat up. Click here

Grilling 101: From BBQ Basics to the Latest Techniques

After a long cold winter, it's time to get back outside and fire up the grill. Because you may be a little out of practice, we offer a short refresher course designed to help get your grilling season off to a great start—and some sizzling recipes, too. Click here

Salads

Watermelon and Blue Cheese	Baby Lettuce Greens with Blueberry Vinaigrette & Hazelnut Goat Cheese	Red Bliss Potato Salad
Sicilian Pasta Salad	Black HeirloomTomato Salad	Spring Citrus Salad

Sides

Guinness Beer Battered Onion Rings	Poached Pears	Walnut Tarragon Green Beans
Mediterranean Stuffer Zucchini	Roasted Potatoes with Grilled Peppers & Onions	Grilled Asparagus

Appetizers

Black Bean Tostadas with Queso Fresco	Spinach Artichoke Dip	Black Olive Tapenade
Tequila Grilled Shrimp	Red Zone Buffalo Wings	Sun-Dried Tomato & Green Onion Dip

Beverages

Blueberry Lemonade with Fresh Mint	Agua Fresca da Jamaica (Hibiscus Flower Water)	French Pear Mocktail
Red Ria	Strawberry Swirl Milkshakes

Sandwiches

Corned Beef & Irish Cheddar Sliders	Guacamole Grilled Chicken Club	New Orleans Muffuletta Sandwich
Chipotle Turkey Panini	Applewood Smokehouse Sandwiches with Cider BBQ Sauce	Grilled Brats with Hot Mustard Onion Relish

Entrées

Baked Spring Ham with Apricot Glaze	Black Pepper RubbedRibeyes with Roquefort Butter	Master of the Universe Pizza
Smoked Chicken & Blue Tart	Asian Grilled Tuna with Baby Zucchini, Squash & Onions	Sole Almondine in Brown Butter

Desserts

Lemon Curd Cupcakes	Raspberry Rhubarb Tart	Vanilla Bean Flan
Chocolate Mayonnaise Cake	Blackberry Cobbler	Tic Tac Toe Ice Cream & Cookie Treat

Interesting Links

DCS Applications
DCS (Dynamic Cooking Systems) products are widely regarded to be among the best performing professional cooking equipment in the US market place. These innovative grills come with a guaranteed lifetime warranty and perfectly complement your EverGrain® deck. DCS is the perfect co-host for stress-free, outdoor gatherings. For more information, visit the website at www.dcsappliances.com.

Decks.com
Decks.com is an industry resource on deck building techniques and design ideas. They showcase thousands of photos that are rated by the public and a forum to ask contractors advice on do it yourself deck building. For more information, visit the website at www.decks.com.

Chef Tim Creehan
Executive Chef/Owner Tim Creehan is living the dream. Born in Hartford, Connecticut, and spending most of his childhood and young adult life in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tim discovered his calling at a very young age. Enjoy his recipes at your next deck party. For more information, visit the website at www.beachwalkcafe.com.

The Food Channel®
Preparing and enjoying meals is one of the greatest joys of Outdoor Living. But before you fire up the grill, click on over to www.foodchannel.com.