Barbecue Party Recipes For Summer Fun

It’s summer barbecue party season, and everyone is looking for something different to eat. While you may have personal favorites as well, the following are some more dishes that have appealed to people at parties for many years.

Watergate Salad

1 16 ounce can crushed pineapple
1 4 ounce box Jell-O™ Pistachio flavored pudding
1 8 ounce tub Cool Whip
1 16 ounce bag mini marshmallows
Optional: Maraschino cherries
Optional: Coconut

Drain juice from pineapple. Mix all ingredients in a bowl making certain to mix well. The salad is best if left in refrigerator overnight. Some people like the Watergate Salad with cherries and coconut—that is up to the individual taste. The recipe can be doubled for larger crowds, but a single recipe will feed approximately ten people.

Homemade Pasta Salad for Healthy Eating

Whole Wheat or Vegetable Rotini (1 box)
Fat Free or Light Italian Dressing (1 bottle)
Black Olives (to taste)
Cucumbers: peeled and quartered (2-3)
Grape Tomatoes (to taste)
Grated Cheese (to taste)

For those who are used to picking up a box of pasta salad in the grocery store, this recipe will change your mind. You can adjust everything to your individual tastes and even substitute cubed cheddar cheese for the grated cheese if you so desire. Some people also like to add sliced pepperoni as well.

BBQ Homemade Baked Beans

1 can (46 oz) Pork & Beans, drained
Brown sugar (you can choose to substitute Splenda™ Brown Sugar to save calories)
1 Chopped Onion (your choice to add or not)
Honey (until desired thickness is accomplished)
Yellow Mustard, Ketchup or BBQ sauce for added flavor
Bacon strips (cover entire pan)

To begin, mix all ingredients in a dish which can be placed in the oven. After it is mixed well, cover the top of the mixture with uncooked bacon strips. Then bake the dish at 400 degrees F for about 45 minutes (bacon must be well done). This recipe serves approximately 10 guests.

Instead of sticking to only hot dogs, hamburgers and chips for this summer barbecue BBQ party season, add in these fun and easy recipes to give your menu a little fun and holiday flair!

By: Peter Weston

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Peter Weston is an avid BBQ fan, and a writer for Best of the West charcoal, smoking chunks and bbq flavor sprays. He enjoys fishing, camping and softball, and he especially enjoys outdoor grilling with natural charcoal, avoiding propane grills whenever possible.