How to Cook a Summer BBQ From Start to Finish | Allrecipes
Fire up the grill and get ready for the ultimate summer cookout! In this step-by-step guide, Nicole walks you through how to make a full barbecue feast from start to finish—with all the essential sides, a flavorful main dish, a refreshing drink, and a crowd-pleasing dessert.
Whether you’re hosting your first cookout or you’re a seasoned grillmaster looking to level up your menu, this video has everything you need to throw a delicious and stress-free barbecue. Nicole shares easy-to-follow instructions and pro tips for each dish, from creamy potato salad and tangy vinegar slaw to smoky baked beans and tender pickle brine barbecue chicken.
Round out your menu with a cool and zesty watermelon snack, decadent chocolate caramel brownies, and a spiked Arnold Palmer to sip on while the grill’s going. With simple recipes and helpful techniques, you’ll have everything you need to cook a perfect summer barbecue your guests won’t forget.
Timestamps:
0:00 – Summer BBQ Basics
0:44 – Classic Potato Salad
4:44 – Baked Beans
7:02 – Chocolate Caramel Brownies
9:31 – Vinegar Coleslaw
11:30 – Pickle Brine Barbecue Chicken
16:20 – Watermelon with Lime and Tajín
17:11 – Spiked Arnold Palmer
18:06 – Plating Suggestions
Get the recipes here:
Classic Potato Salad:
Baked Beans:
Chocolate Caramel Brownies:
Vinegar Coleslaw:
Pickle Brine Barbecue Chicken:
Zippy BBQ Sauce:
Watermelon with Lime and Tajín:
Spiked Arnold Palmer:
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WOW! What a fantastic whole meal video and it held my attention totally. Love your presentation, the way you speak, your injection of things from your childhood really speaks to me, especially when I cook. You are, hands down, my favorite online chef/food expert. So good. Thank you.
😅🤣😂 bless you!!
❤❤ from Nola.
A day in advance they would be gone 😁
My kids liked pickle juice too, and now the grandkids drink it too.
I want to be your best friend 😁 You always be making the best sounding foods 🏆 !!
Nicole, I know you can do it, please recreate the Costco Peaches and Cream bar cake. I'm dying for peach desserts this summer! We aren't Georgia, but southern NJ peaches are no slouch.(Tomatoes the best!)
Thank you for some great recipes, and the freeing ice., brilliant for sure, will definitely do that.🦋
You are my favorite on you tube. What’s the best to use if I don’t have pickle juice?
Very Good
OMG, great tip on the cooling tray, I never thought of that! That potato salad looks yummy, I make very similar except I never add dill, but I’ll do it that way next time.
Nicole, following you forevah and you rock!
Love this video! Thank you for teaching me! ❤
Why don’t you have a cooking show on the food network/HGTV? I’d love to watch you on tv! I absolutely love trying all your recipes. And you’re so much to watch❤
Is there a taco bar party episode?
😘👌
This is awesome 💯
You are my favorite. Love your cooking, personality. And all around attitude.
Perfect summer bbq. While I was watching I just happened to be making the brownies for my niece’s graduation party. I use the Kraft Carmel’s that come in a bag (no unwrapping). I also use walnuts. Cut them into 1 inch squares and they fit into a small cupcake wrapper and look nice on a dessert tray.
looks like you need another fridge lol
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Nailed it 👌 going to make all of this..
15-20 years ago I learned to mix mayo and sour cream (or Greek yogurt now) and it made for a fresher tasting dressing, since all mayo is rather heavy on the palate.
What brand of cookware are you using? It’s beautiful and seems functional.
I really love her she is so real and makes everything easy. I would love to know her version of chicken franchise
No beer in the baked beans?
Love the idea of freezing water in lower pan. No way I have that kind of room in my freezer ! 🤪😂