Great American Cookouts

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  A Texas Steak Cookout

  Punch up your traditional summer cookout with a little Tex-Mex flavor. Round out the Margarita-Marinated Steaks with two bright, fresh veggie salads. Cool things off by sipping on a refreshing Michelada: lager with a kick.

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  A Southern BBQ

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  A Southern BBQ

  The centerpiece, a slow-smoked pork BBQ, takes a little time, but it's mostly hands-off, letting you kick back with a beer or focus on the simple sides: corn fritters and quick-sauteed collard greens.

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  A New England-Style Clambake

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  A New England-Style Clambake

  Enjoy the flavor of a traditional fire-pit-on-the-beach clambake without the hassle of lugging everything to the beach and digging a fire pit. For dessert: classic blueberry pie.

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  Kansas City BBQ

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  Kansas City BBQ

  Kansas City's great barbecue tradition comes home in this simple menu. The old-fashioned sides are mostly make-ahead, which lets you enjoy the summer day, occasionally tending to your fire as the barbecued ribs slowly smoke.

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  A Chesapeake Bay Crab Fest

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  A Chesapeake Bay Crab Fest

  Celebrate summer Chesapeake-style: grilled-in-the-shell shrimp with an Old Bay-spiked cocktail sauce, and then the definitive Chesapeake crabcakes and two fresh salads. Finish with a simple peaches-and-cream parfait.

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  A Seattle Salmon Supper

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  A Seattle Salmon Supper

  Want a menu that gets you out of the kitchen and onto the patio? Grilling salmon on a cedar plank imparts a subtle smokiness. Conclude with a sweet-tart Apple-Blackberry Crisp that bakes while you dine al fresco.

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  A California Summer Market Menu

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  A California Summer Market Menu

  This menu is all about celebrating the amazing bounty of California's farmers markets. Show off your purchases in a sweet-tangy glazed chicken, colorful tomato stack, and fresh green bean salad.

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  A Doable Hawaiian Luau

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  A Doable Hawaiian Luau

  Hawaii is all-American too! Celebrate the 4th with a luau from the 50th state, starting with a fresh twist on the tiki drink: a flaming Lift-off! cocktail. In place of the spit-roasted pig, there's grilled pork chops with sweet pineapple, plus macadamia ice cream for dessert.

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