We did some polling of friends and family here at The Party Bluprints Blog and discovered that a large majority of you participate in activities (parades, fairs, races, baseball games…) on Memorial Day, before heading home to host a celebration for family and friends. With that in mind, we have come up with a stress-free party solution for you - A “Make-Ahead” Memorial Day Menu! It can pretty much be done the day before, leaving
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Have some fun this Father’s Day and show Dad he’s the Top Dog in your house! Get the BBQ going and grill up some hot dogs. Wind Mill Hot Dogs are the favorite in our family, they’re made here in NJ, and for us there’s nothing better. Make your favorite and then put out a fixin’s bar, so everyone, especially Dad can enjoy a dog their way. HOW do you LOVE dressing your Hot Dogs?
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Today, May 1st kicks off National Barbecue Month. So here’s a fired up party menu that puts your BBQ to work, gets you out of the kitchen, and brings the party outdoors! Get out of the kitchen and away from the stove this season. We have come up with an easy, affordable and delicious Outdoor Party Menu: including appetizer, main, side, dessert and cocktail! Each recipe features grilled ingredients and stars summer favorites like
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Labor Day Weekend is around the corner and we have the perfect menu for you! Why? It’s easy to prepare – allowing you to enjoy the party too! It’s budget-friendly so you can host a crowd for a holiday weekend BBQ. It’s DELICIOUS and incorporates all the fresh flavors of summer, like corn, tomatoes and berries! It’s special – after a summer of hamburgers and hotdogs this menu is a standout! SUMMER MOSCOW MULE:
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Fire Up the grill and bring the Party Outdoors with our Outdoor Entertaining Party Bluprint™. It’s time for some easy summer grillin’ – Let’s get this party started! FREE Download with all the recipes here> Get out of the kitchen and away from the stove this season. We have come up with an easy, affordable and delicious Outdoor Party Menu: including appetizer, main, side, dessert and cocktail! Each recipe features grilled ingredients and stars summer
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Grilled Italian sausage, peppers and onions is classic combination and a perfect choice for an easy backyard BBQ. It you need a break from hamburgers and hot dogs, mix it up Italian style and mangia! You can grill everything together and then serve it up on the same platter. Let guests dish it up the way they like. Include a basket of fresh Italian rolls (to make a sandwich) and toss a nice green salad
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Grilling up franks is as American as apple pie and there are so many delicious ways to top them. Here are some fun regional hot dog recipes from Ball Park Franks. Add to the festivities this 4th of July and pick you favorites to offer guests. Create a toppings bar with the ingredients from each and let friends and family make them their way. Make it your way Regional Recipes from Ball Park Franks> Alabama-style
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Think out of the box and celebrate the warmer weather with a “Make Your Own” Pizza BBQ that’s all about ease and simplicity. Invite your guests to become Pizzaiolos for the day, as they create and grill their own pizzas. Turn your grill into a pizza oven, shopping the local produce market for farm fresh fruit and vegetables for toppings, and transforming your backyard into an alfresco neighborhood pizza parlor. Here are some tips for
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When I think of “Cowboy Cooking”, I think of Chuck Wagons and hungry cowboys huddled over the campfire starving after a long day of driving cattle. Cowboy Caviar incorporates the same ingredients (corn, beans and onions) used on the Chuck Wagons in the 1800′s however, it’s a bit more refined. It doesn’t require a campfire, in fact, it doesn’t require an oven, stove or grill either! Although no hot grill is needed, it’s perfect for
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BBQ season is upon us, our cover came off the grill last weekend and we attended our first BBQ party last night! It’s got me thinking and I wanted to share some bright ideas for your next BBQ bash, so here is one I love… Use mason or jelly jars to serve cool drinks to your guests. The idea has been hot for weddings for a while now, but I think it’s also perfect for
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Corn on the Cob season is in full swing. But with the temperatures boiling the last thing you need to do is husk, clean and cook your corn on the stove. Since your grill is probably already on, use it and skip the work ! Here’s how and there’s no husking involved! Grill your Corn on the Cob – tastes great less work Completely cover the ears of corn with cold water and soak for
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Rock the red, white and blue this Fourth of July with family and friends and pay tribute to America with an old fashioned day of fun. Bring your party back to basics and discover how easy it is for you and how much fun it is for your guests. The Basic Rules: Respect LIFE: Spend the day with family and friends and invite those you love to celebrate the Fourth of July. Celebrate LIBERTY: Send
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Wow, burgers are hot right now. Every restaurant I go to has a specialty version and mini burgers or sliders seems to be the in vogue appetizer. Quite frankly, I am getting a little bored of the burger. It happens at some point each summer to all of us, it just came sooner for me this year. So, when the feeling hits you, get your chicken kickin’ with a brewski! Beer Can Chicken is a
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Going Chinese is a delicious and easy way to spice up a BBQ when you’re tired of Hamburgers and Hot Dogs – but still don’t want to spend all day preparing for a party. Here’s an idea that will keep you out in the sun and having fun, yet still allow you to entertain in a special way the same day! What to serve: Sesame-Garlic Flank Steak Ingredients 1 beef flank steak ( about 1
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Make your party easy as A, B, C! • Keep Your Guests Comfortable & Clean: A. Banish the bugs – 1 hour before guests arrive, light bug bomb and citronella candles. Set out individual bug spray wipes and/or spray for guests’ convenient use. B. It’s a picnic, so while you’re “roughing” it, offer your guests the opportunity to “wash up” with wipes and/or hand sanitizer – a must have at a picnic! C. Give your
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If economic woes have you grounded this summer, host a Key West Staycation Party! Key West is the perfect location for a staycation “Come as You Are” Cocktail BBQ. Surprise your friends and family with a tropical twist on the typical barbeque and host a mini-vacation for all right in your own backyard. Treat guests to the specialties of Key West where nothing is too important or pressing, except enjoying a cocktail (or two), kicking
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