As much as I love experimenting with exotic flavors and different grill techniques, the last time I enjoyed barbecue was in October, and at the start of the grilling season there's only one thing I crave: all-American favorites. I'm talking about grilled succulent shrimp, finger-licking-good chicken with sticky-sweet-smoky barbecue sauce, and hearty warm weather salads. This Memorial Day, my menu is chock-full of BBQ classics, from a Southern succotash to a sophisticated orzo salad. The peel-and-eat shrimp starter is served with a spicy, ketchup-based cocktail sauce. The highlight — a whole grilled chicken — is slathered in a homemade barbecue sauce that's easy to put together. To take a look at these crowd-pleasing recipes, read more
Come Party With Me: Memorial Day Barbecue — Menu
As much as I love experimenting with exotic flavors and different grill techniques, the last time I enjoyed barbecue was in October, and at the start of the grilling season there's only one thing I crave: all-American favorites.
