Country Living Eating Outdoors: Sensational Recipes for Cookouts, Picnics, and Take-Along Food Book

On a warm evening, there’s no greater pleasure than gathering around the backyard picnic table and enjoying a great meal with family and friends: pitchers of lemonade, a big bowl of potato salad, a platter piled high with freshly grilled burgers. Now, dining alfresco gets even better, thanks to Country Living Cookouts. With ideas for appetizers, salads, entrées, drinks, desserts, and even condiments, it serves up 90 delicious recipes for everything from simple family dinners to celebratory neighborhood parties. The delectable choices range from well-loved classics to new favorites, including Sage Buttered Corn on the Cob, Chicago-Style Ale-Brined Frankfurters, Herb-Stuffed Grilled Trout, and Praline Ice Cream.
Country Living writes the book on putting together a terrific outdoor meal.

Publishers Weekly

Country Living editor-in-chief Nancy Mernit Soriano aptly captures the tone in her foreword: "whether cooking for a gathering in your garden or packing a basket for a romantic picnic... the recipes and tips you'll find on the pages ahead are ones you're sure to revisit again and again." Classic favorites include Deviled Eggs, Creamy Macaroni Salad, Glazed Bacon- and Cheese-filled Burgers, and Grilled Lemon-Tarragon Chicken. There are some small twists, such as and Lavender and Pepper Steak, but most dishes are deliciously predictable. Bright, attractive and tasteful photos showcase the simple freshness of each dish. Also included in this solid cookbook is helpful information on both charcoal and gas grills; recipes for basic condiments and dressings (like mayonnaise, pickle relish and hot mustard); refreshing drinks (pink lemonade and pineapple cooler); and all the desserts you'd expect, like Fresh Berry Shortcake. (June)