With the heat of the summer slowly starting to decline, now
is the perfect time to throw the ultimate backyard BBQ! There is no better place to hold your end of summer backyard BBQ than your lakefront home at the Lake of the Ozarks! The Lake is a beautiful backdrop for any friend and family gathering. Here at Mission Bay, we
have created a guide on how to plan the ultimate backyard BBQ.
Food
The food is arguably one of the most important aspects of a
backyard BBQ. Whether you want to get more creative, or you want to keep things
on the simple side, having delicious food and enough food is a must!
1. Start with the main dish – then figure out side dishes. Are you
wanting to serve steak and ribs or hamburgers and hot dogs? Whatever the case
may be, figure out the main dish first and then figure out what side dishes
complement that food.
Helpful hint: when
deciding what food you want to serve, keep in mind your audience and who will
be coming to your backyard BBQ. It's important to keep in mind any food allergies and dietary restrictions.
2. Quick BBQ recipes – depending on what food you choose,
grilling is usually everyone’s top choice. Most people stay away from
slow-cooked options because of time constraints. Slow-cooking doesn’t have to
take all day though. In fact, sometimes all you need is 30-45 minutes to get that
slow-cooked taste. Don’t go around telling everyone all your secrets though.
Drinks
While most people think that the food is the most important part
of a backyard BBQ, some people would argue that the drinks are. It’s important to
have a variety of different types of drinks, some with alcohol and others
without.
1. Summer cocktails – having light refreshing drinks are a go
to for backyard BBQs. Drinks like these remind us of all the great summer
memories we just made.
2. Seasonal beers – the beer drinkers will love the choices in
seasonal beers and might even discover a new favorite beer.
Helpful hint: metal
buckets are a great way to stock your beer supply and to keep it nice and chilled!
3. Refreshing fruit-infused water – for your guests who don’t want
alcohol, having fruit-infused water gives them a great drink option. You can
get creative with this and include all sorts of different seasonal fruits.
The Set-Up
Most people view barbeques as relaxed and low-key backyard
parties, but it’s only low-key because your planning and execution make it look
easy. Sure you could quickly throw some snacks and drinks together, but what
would be the fun in that? Now is your time to get creative! If you want to
throw the ultimate backyard BBQ, you’re going to need some amazing décor.
Pinterest is a great reference for inexpensive decorating ideas! You can also
get creative by creating a DIY food station. Your guests are sure to love it!
Don’t Forget the Games!
To make sure people have a great time, you should include
some fun lawn games at your BBQ. It doesn’t have to be anything too crazy, just
enough to keep the vibe light and fun. Here are a few of our top lawn games:
1. Corn hole
2. Croquet
3. Horseshoes
4. Bocce ball
5. Badminton
Helpful hint: you can
even get creative and make an outdoor Twister board to get everyone involved!
Don’t let the stress of planning a backyard BBQ keep you
from enjoying the event. They are meant to be fun and give you a chance to
spend time with family! Having a lakefront home at Lake of the Ozarks provides
you with the best backdrop for any backyard BBQ. If you haven’t yet, come check
us out! Living at Mission Bay, is Lake Living at its finest!
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