It is a wonderful sunny day, the kids are all at home, your friends are available for some fun and you just got your new pool put in. Can anyone say celebration? These are the only reasons you need to throw a great backyard bash. Just get in the car, take a drive to the market and pick up some party starters for a great and relaxing afternoon. Nothing is better than great steaks, porterhouses, hot dogs, or a burger along with some baked beans and potato salad. Whether it is the Fourth of July or just a weekend in the late summer, if it is sunny, it is a wonderful day to grill.
Get the kids to help by organizing a meal that everyone can help with making. They will love having a job to do and afterwards they will be able to jump in the pool to cool down. Invite your neighbors and your friends and just enjoy a great day outdoors. Decorate a table with a tablecloth and flowers in your backyard. Set up games such as a corn hole toss or a horseshoe activity. Adults will love this and it will be different from what the kids are doing. Do this to keep everyone busy and happy before all of the food is prepared and ready to be eaten.
Have your spouse take over the grill while the other stays in the kitchen putting together either cold foods or side dishes. Watermelon and veggies are a wonderful side as well as pasta, salads, breads, or even jell-o of some kind. For desert attempt to stick to lighter summer style deserts, such as light and tasty lemon bars or a jell-o mixture with fruit and whipped cream. There are a limitless number of possibilities so try to explore your capabilities in your own kitchen. Desert is a pretty open option with everybody, just try to stay away from really heavy cakes or anything with an over abundant amount of chocolate or any robust flavor, such as coffee or cream.
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