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    Our Gr8 Backyard Barbecue Dinner Party

    May 15, 2021 by Kyle Leave a Comment

    A simple and super easy gathering one June evening was our Gr8 Backyard Barbecue Dinner Party. The menu included several different flavors and foods!

    In 2009 our Gr8 dinner was scheduled to be in June. Sometimes we decide on a more involved theme and sometimes an easier theme comes to mind.

    Since our beginning together in 1998, no one had entertained a Backyard Barbecue Dinner Party theme. 

    The four of us gals in the kitchen.

    Well then, perfect, a very casual summer evening with dear friends enjoying uncomplicated food would be a Gr8 plan.

    The Great 8 in the backyard posing for a photo after our backyard barbecue dinner party.

    The décor could also be easy and uncomplicated; to be able to pull things from the cupboards would be fun and inexpensive. The only things I bought were fresh flowers and these perfect plastic salad plates at the 99¢ store.

    A place setting at a backyard barbecue using a bright red plate that says BBQ time on it.

    The party was kicked off with delicious contributions from each of my fabulous friends.  

    We enjoyed thirst quenching margaritas from Jurga while we nibbled on TEX-cellent Texas Caviar a la Debbie.

    Overhead view of a green ceramic bowl with bean Cowboy Caviar in it.

    And delicious Avocado Green Onion Deviled Eggs prepared by Anna.

    Overhead view of avocado deviled eggs on a white plate.

    Buffalo Chicken Wings were a must!

    Chicken wings, carrot and celery sticks with a white dip in a white oblong serving dish.

    I knew this theme would be right up Joel's alley! He loves to grill so we decided to have a burger bar.

    We offered many choices of relishes, condiments and fresh vegetables to add to grilled bison burgers, portobello mushroom burgers and fresh tuna burgers.

    Unclose view of Tuna burgers on a bun with a sliced tomato and arugula.

    Because we wanted everyone to try each burger, I prepared them slightly larger than a slider but not as big as the size of a regular burger.

    It was easy deciding the size of the burger because I had decided to make homemade hamburger buns and customize their size to the size of the burgers we were serving. Truly easier than I thought they would be! Try it!

    Basket with a red and white napkin holding Homemade Hamburger Buns.

    Of course we always end the evening with something sweet and what could be a better summer dessert than peach cobbler and homemade vanilla ice cream at a Backyard Barbecue Dinner Party?!

    Unclose overhead view of peach cobbler with vanilla ice cream served in a glass round dish.

    The truth is that even though we all look forward to our Gr8 Dinners for all the delicious food and flavors, what we treasure the most is time together which never gets old!

    The Great 8 in the backyard posing for a photo after our backyard barbecue dinner party.

    More Gr8 Backyard Barbecue Recipes

    Barbecued Pork Ribs
    Start this recipe the day before so you can brine the ribs overnight.
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    Barbecued Chicken
    A tender and savory barbecued chicken recipe leaving your guests begging for seconds! Finish this chicken off in the oven to make life easier!
    Spice recipe adapted from Chef John All Recipes.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
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    Gr8 Barbecue Sauce
    Use this sauce on chicken, ribs, brisket, beans, just about anything that want to have a Gr8 barbecue flavor.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
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    Fish Sheet Pan Dinner on the Grill
    This super easy and healthy one pan meal of fish and vegetables is perfect during the summer or anytime!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Almost any vegetables and seasoning could included on the sheet pan with the fish.
    Grilled Pizza
    Whether the sun is out or the clouds are hovering, this is a Gr8 recipe to make with all hands on deck! No need for one of those fancy outdoor wood fire ovens. Your everyday grill makes you feel like you're countries away at an Italian Pizzeria! Let everyone choose, chop and prep their own toppings! It makes for a fun pizza night!
    Gr8 Recipe Here!
    Grilled Basil Rubbed Pork Chops with Nectarines
    Recipe adapted from Bobby Flay's "Grill It". This delicious grilled pork chop paired with a grilled nectarine is a perfect duo. Topped with a rub of basil and a sprinkle of blue cheese and pine nuts, makes this is a perfect recipe.
    Gr8 Recipe Here!

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