Milwaukee Post
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Post Staff (BPT) – May 1 kicked off National Barbecue Month and the beginning of the season for families to gather and enjoy more memorable meals together outside. Across the nation, from the Carolinas to the Califor nia coast, barbecue has never been bigger. Barbecue products and flavors line grocery store shelves, and shipments of grills and smokers reached 14 million last year, according to the Hearth, Patio and Barbecue Association. As you begin planning your summer get-togethers, whether it's a casual after- noon barbecue or a more elaborate evening feast, here are some fun and easy ways families can enjoy their time togeth- er without a lot of stress – or mess. Keep the kids occupied – If you're using a smoker or grill for your gathering, or if you have lots of activity happening in the kitchen around a hot stove, let the kids help out and teach them fire safety as they prepare and cook food. Also, before your gathering, head to your local dis- count store and purchase some simple yard games to keep them entertained. Bean bag tosses, sidewalk art, hula hoops, Frisbees, wiffle ball and sticker tag are all fun activities the kids will love – and adults can play too! Stock up early – Salads, drinks, appe- tizers, desserts and of course barbecue ... be sure to have plenty of food planned for everyone. In a hurry? Make your barbe- cues even easier with prepared meats. Farm Rich Smokehouse Barbecue has five new products that take just minutes to prepare. Each Smokehouse item, such as Pulled Pork Barbecue or Dry Rub Smoked Chicken, has been hickory-smoked for hours, contains no artificial ingredients and includes high-quality meat cuts. They're perfect for a quick summer lunch or big gathering – and your guests will think you grilled for hours. Make cleanup a breeze – Barbecue has a reputation for being a bit messy, so be sure to have plenty of napkins handy. To help cut down on traffic in the house, set up buckets of water in the yard with soap for a quick cleanup. Use sturdy paper plates and plastic utensils and cups so guests can toss them in trash or recycling bins you've stationed around the yard. For an easy recipe, try these deluxe grilled cheese sandwiches with barbecue chicken. Applewood Honey Chicken Ultimate Grilled Cheese Sandwiches Makes 4 sandwiches, serves 4 Ingredients: 1 (20 ounce) package Far m Rich Smokehouse Applewood Honey Chicken BBQ 8 (1/4 to 1/2-inch) slices of a whole grain bread loaf 4 ounces cream cheese, softened 2 cups shredded sharp cheddar cheese 2 tomatoes, thinly sliced 1/2 stick butter, melted Spicy mustard for dipping (optional) Directions: Prepare barbecue according to package directions. Brush a large non-stick skillet with butter and place over medium-low heat. Working with two sandwiches at a time, brush one side of two pieces of bread with butter. Spread 1 ounce of cream cheese on the other side of each piece of bread. Place the two pieces of bread (butter side down) in the pan. Top each with barbecue, cheese, tomato slices and more cheese. Butter two more slices of bread and place them over each sandwich (butter side up). Use a spatula to smash the sandwiches just a bit. Flip the sand- wiches over after about 2-4 minutes or until the bottom pieces of bread are dark brown. Cook until the other side of the bread is dark brown. Remove to a paper towel lined plate and repeat process with the remaining slices of bread and ingredi- ents to make two more sandwiches. Serve with spicy mustard for dipping. May 2, 2014 • Milwaukee County Post • 15 Barbecue season underway Mother's Day "Champagne Brunch" Serving 10am–2pm Dine In Only Pat's Oak Manor With coupon. Limit 1 per table. Not valid with other offers holidays 5-16-14. $ 1 Off Early Bird (4pm-5pm) Fish Fry Fridays MP Dine In Only Pat's Oak Manor With coupon. Limit 1 per table. 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