Well my friends…Barbecue Season is here so I thought it was time to share some handy…helpful Barbecue Hacks that I truly think you will enjoy. So sit back and pour yourself a chilled glass of Lemonade and snatch up some hacks that will help you with your next barbecue which could be today!!!
Grilled Vegetable Foil Packets
by: Pillsbury
As a Vegetarian I thought I would include some helpful hacks for you to include at your party. A lot of times Veggies feel a bit left out so it is fabulous to have a few Vegetable Foil Packets on hand (you can make them way ahead of time) so you can throw them on the grill. This is just one recipe out of 1000’s but you don’t even need a recipe…just slice up some yummy veggies…drizzle and toss with seasoning and olive oil…place them in the center of a nice size foil square and close them up. Place them on the grill till tender which will take about a half an hour then serve them up…the only problem you might have is that you will need MORE because everyone is going to want some : ) A packet with some rice and a yummy salad is a great meal! A little marinaded grilled tofu wouldn’t hurt either : ) Your Veggie friends and family will feel very special!
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You can also throw some yummy veggies fixed the same way in one of these veggie grilling pans or even a cast iron skillet!
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Or there are always kabobs! Here’s a Hack you should know with any Kabob…double skewer them and WOW will your life be much easier when it is time to flip and take off the grill!
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Cleaning your Grill with a Half of an Onion
by: the kitchn
This is really cool…it seems as if you have a warmed up grill and you take a half of an onion on a fork or tong and rub the entire grill down with it…it loosens up the burnt bits and cleans it up with no real sweat!
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Oiling the Grill
by: Yahoo
This is such a great tip…no matter what kind of grill you are using…dip some cheese cloth in vegetable oil then with your tongs…rub it all over the clean grill…WOW will it make a difference flipping those Veggie Burgers : ) this is a trick to use each and every time you grill!
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A Muffin Pan for your Condiments
by: Yahoo
Come on…this is GENIUS!!! Just get your muffin tins and out and start filling them with your favorite condiments…if you put cupcake liners in there it would be a REAL BREEZE of a clean up too! LOVE this and I think your guests will too! Great for a Dessert Bar too don’t you think : )
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Grilled Pizza
by: the kitchn
So many people don’t think of PIZZA when it comes to a barbecue…but it is soooooooo fabulous…it’s smoky …crisp and delish! There are so many possibilities too. If you want a real surprise…try making some for your guests! The BEST place to get the details is the kitchn…it’s not hard and they share all the little secrets…they even share the recipe for the best grilled pizza dough and all the trimmings…really your grill can become a great Pizza OVEN!!!
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Soaking Skewers
Don’t forget to soak you wooden skewers for at least and hour or two or more! Also…remember what I said at the top…double skewering is FABULOUS!!! Really : )
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Charcoal Egg Cartons the easy lighting way!
by: Food Network
If you are using the traditional Charcoal Grill…I think you will love this hack for sure. Take an egg carton (IT MUST BE CARDBOARD not ANY OTHER KIND!!!) and fill it up with coals in each compartment…place it in the grill and light it…the cardboard will slowly burn lighting the coals and you know the rest! No lighter fluid needed…that’s the BONUS…I don’t know about you…but sometimes my veggie burgers taste like lighter fluid! Give this one a try! You may need more than one depending on the size of the grill!
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Adding a touch of Herbs
by: Food Network
If you have some fabulous Rosemary or a Bouquet of Herbs…place it on top of the hot coals and your food will have a delicate hint of herbs…YUM!!!
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Grilled S’more Banana Packets
by: the kitchn
Every barbecue needs these! Just peel a half of the banana open and stuff it with chocolate…graham crackers and marshmallows (Vegetarians…just use a nice scoop of FLUFF…YUM). Wrap it up and place it on the grill for an OOOOOEY GOOEY Treat! More details when you visit the kitchn.
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Serving Tips
by: Cookie Mondays
I LOVE LOVE LOVE this idea…using these covered glass canisters with lids makes the PERFECT serving dish for all kinds of cold salads…you can see if you have to refill and the lid keeps the salads safe from falling objects : ) oh…and it LOOKS GREAT!
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Covered Mason Jars for Drinking
This is another quick and easy tip that looks adorable! Just take cupcake liners…place them on top of the drinks…screw the band on and poke a straw in the middle. It makes a little lid for your drink..quick…easy and FUN! You can even display these in the carton they came in…just hop over to Simply Kierste and she will show you how. Have these all ready for your guests and choose some awesome liners that look great with your theme or color palette!
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Kicked-Up Condiment Hacks
by: Organic Life
I LOVE this chart…look at all the YUMMY possibilities you have to add some FABULOUS Condiments to the party! Snatch up those plastic squirt bottles (they are like $.89) and make some of these…those veggie burgers will thank you for them! I want some for french fries (us Jersey Girls LOVE crazy dips for our fries : ) ENJOY!
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How To Grill Your Favorite Veggies!
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DIY Flamingo Ring Toss Yard Game
by: Sugar & Cloth
I had to include this…it’s not really a hack…but it is a DIY and it will make your Barbecue much more fun and come on…have you ever seen a yard game that looked cuter that this one! So if you have some sand…flamingos…flower pots and rings…you are in business …just drop by Sugar & Cloth and Ashley will show you how to put it all together!!! I think every outdoor party should have this game : )
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Doggie ICE CAKES!!!
by: The Chive
I am sure that there will be many of you that have your doggies with you at parties and such…here is a great treat for them to keep them cool and hydrated…an Ice Cake…Find a pan…fill it with some treats…Dog Friendly Fruit (NO GRAPES OR CHERRIES) then pour liquid over it…water or maybe veggie broth and freeze. Serve and watch them go crazy!!! You can make some smaller versions…such as cupcake sizes or maybe ice cubes…believe me you pups will thank you for it!!! Remember to make sure your pups and kitties have their collars on with identification : )
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There you go my friends…hope you enjoy these fun and easy hacks…maybe one of them might make your barbecue a little bit easier : ) Hope you use them all Summer long!
If you loved these Barbecue Hacks…come and see these other fun HACKS…we have tons and tons!
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What do you mean double skewer your veggies? The picture shows only one skewer – ?