For a backyard barbecue, you can't go wrong with a menu of East Coast favorites. The simplicity of these dishes is masked by a depth of flavors: Burgers are stuffed with creamy blue cheese, flank steak gets a kick from a coffee and soy sauce marinade, and chicken is rubbed with a fiery blend of dried spices and basted in tangy duck sauce. Add a few simple sides and an easy berry dessert for a relaxed summer celebration. Laura Sant/Todd Coleman
The Menu
- Watermelon Cooler Cocktails
- Blue Cheese-Stuffed Burgers
- Coffee- and Soy-Marinated Flank Steak
- Spice-Rubbed Chicken with Duck Sauce
- Warm Red Potato Salad
- Grilled Corn with Pesto
- Quick-Pickled Cauliflower
- Blackberry Slump
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Credit: Laura Sant
With the exception of the cauliflower, all of these recipes are prepared on the grill: The meats and corn are grilled over the hot side of the grill, while the potatoes steam in foil packets on the cool side. Be sure to start the potatoes first, as they take a good 45 minutes to cook.
For a primer on successful grilling, check out How to Cook on a Grill and Tips for Successful Grilling.
For more summer fruit desserts, see a collection of our favorite cobblers, pies, crisps and more »
Read more about backyard grilling on both coasts in Party Out Back, from our June/July 2013 issue.
