Ask Betty!
Do you have any cooking questionsor need a cooking tip?
Send a question and I will try to answer.
Get the Mobile App
Grandma's Star-Spangled Cookout
Friends and family are gathering at Grandma’s for a fun cookout!
Grandma knows there’s no better way to celebrate summer than with a festive, make-ahead backyard barbecue for friends and family. She’s put together a casual mix-and-match menu for 10 to 12 people that lets you celebrate with ease. Take your pick from the main dish, side dish and dessert recipes below: All of them can be prepped in advance, leaving you more time to enjoy the day with your loved ones.
- Grandma’s Star-Spangled Cookout Menu
- Creamy Onion Dip—Serve with both chips and crackers and healthy veggie sticks.
- Lime-Marinated Chicken—The secret to the crispy skin is to bake the chicken before it goes on the grill.
- Grilled Steak with Garlic Butter—Go ahead, gild the lily with decadent garlic butter!
- Tasty Toppers for Burgers and Dogs—It’s easy to dress up normally ho-hum burgers and dogs.
- Basil Potato Salad—Fresh herbs of your choice enliven this oil-and-vinegar-based classic salad.
- Multi-Colored Veggie Kebabs—So fun, so easy!
- Polka-Dot Berry Cake—The kids’ll love this rich, berry-studded cake.
- Star Berry Cake—Lemony and sophisticated, but a lot of fun, too!
- Fantastic Fireworks Cake—Celebrate with a bang!
