Don’t you just love summertime? What I get excited for most is having over friends and family for a grand old time serving up barbecue

If you’re like me, you may sometimes find yourself running out of barbecue ideas or you may just get bored with the same old grilled chicken and steak recipes. So here are some barbecue ideas that you may not be too familiar with, but I guarantee that they are truly mouth-watering! If you know how to barbecue at all – even just a little bit – you can pull these summer barbecue recipes together for your next backyard party.

To have a delicious and unique burger, try an Italian style prosciutto burger.

If you or your friends and family like tender, rich flavor, then Italian traditional proscuitto is the perfect choice. All you have to do is mix diced prosciutto in with the ground beef. Use 1 pack of Volpini DIced Prosciutto for each pound of beef, that would be wonderful. It really is simple to do and adds greatly to your usual run-of-the-mill hamburger. You can make it even more tasty by putting a tomato on top of it, mozzarella, and basil leaves. These burgers make an effortless and crowd-pleasing addition to a camping barbecue as well. Your camping buddies will be pleasantly surprised when you cook up this treat instead of the usual grilled hot dog.

While your guests await the main course, delight them with easy Italian recipe appetizers hot off the grill. A great option for you is proscuitto-wrapped shrimp skewers. These skewers are simple to make, and the salty and sweet flavor is a perfect complement to any summer meal. If you purchase extra large or jumbo uncooked shrimp for this recipe, it will work perfectly. Rinse, peel and devein the shrimp. Then, skewer the shrimp once along its length to make wrapping easier and to prevent the shrimp from curling as it cooks.

Next, season the shrimp by squeezing lemon juice over them and sprinkle with lemon zest. Wrap a thinly sliced piece of Volpi prosciutto around each shrimp. If you d like, place a basil leaf on the shrimp before wrapping with prosciutto. Take olive oil and brush over the prosciutto-wrapped shrimp. You can also add slices of lemon to the skewer. Put prociutto-style shrimp on the grill.Cook approximately three to four minutes or at least until shrimp are pink. Serve immediately and savor the look on your guests faces as they enjoy their first bites.

With these wonderfully delicious and simple barbecue ideas, you can look forward to planning your next backyard party or camping barbecue. You can spend less time preparing the food and more time socializing with friends, while still serving a meal that will have everyone raving. Happy barbecueing!

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Are you one of those people who think barbequeing is only for the Summer? Outdoor grilling isn’t just a Summer time activity. If you avoid all the cliches of the year, like wearing White after Labor Day, don’t miss out to get outdoors and fire up the grill before it turns hot.

Spring offer backyard grillers some of the most favorable weather to try out their favorite bbq recipes. Insects are at a minimum and the heat off the grill will not help cook your bones along with the hot Summer sun! Spring is a relaxing time where you can really enjoy the art of grilling.

Any food you grill during the Summer only gets better in the Spring. It’s also the perfect time to try your hand at grilling Wild Game. Many hunters have some meat in the freezer from Fall hunts plus there are a lot of grocers now carrying Wild Game. Keep in mind that most Wild Game has less fat than beef, chicken or pork so it will need special attention. Mainly, that you should cook it slower and be sure not to overcook it. It should have a warm pink center.

There are a few things you will need to keep in mind before heading out in the Spring to bbq. For starters, always carefully raise the hood and check inside. Wasp, bees and other varmits may be calling your grill home now so be careful the first time you use your grill.

Electric smokers and gas grills may require an insulative blanket on cool days. This is especially true for electric smokers. Chilly Spring winds can quickly sap all the heat from an electric smoker and cause the internal temperature to fall below safe levels. Most electric smoker dealers carry these special blankets. Make sure what ever you use to wrap your smoker or grill, that it’s fire proof. It can be easy to set anything else on fire so be careful.

Be mindful of where your grill is located at. Chances are you have some dead grass or other vegetation in the immediate area. This can go up like a Roman candle from the smallest of sparks, especially if there is a wind to help it out. Always keep these areas mowed and if in doubt, hose down the area around your grill and smoker.

Don’t wait for those hundred degree days to arrive before breaking out your grill. BBQ’ing can be a year round activity, so this year plan on keeping it out and using it. Try cooking your Holiday meals out on the grill. Nothing says lovin’ like fresh smoked Ham or grilled Turkey for those Holiday dinners! It’s also an excellent time to get out and try your favorite baby back rib recipes.

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