Cookout season is upon us. One of our favorite things about the summer is eating outside. On Sunday mornings in the summer Clare and I will often get up and fix a big breakfast and eat on the back patio. It's just a little thing, but very "abigslice".

Whenever we can we will fire up the grill, invite friends over and have a leisurely dinner en plein air. And they say that the grill is the domain of the man, but I would put Clare's baby back ribs up against anyone's, male or female! We have paired the ribs with a delicious Portuguese red wine called Terras de Paul Tinto. Since the wine is from Portugal, we gave our ribs some Portuguese flare, too!

That's just the beginning. We have an amazing dessert invented in Australia and named after a Russian Ballerina, Pavlova. It is as light as air and perfect for a summer sweet.

We also have grilling tips and a list of the utensils you must have to grill with confidence. Plus some rules for picnic safety, Fourth of July trivia, and how to set up a delicious ice cream bar. Enjoy... and get outside!

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Click on the above link to return to the main entertaining page. There you will find complete menu, decorating and craft ideas for every month of the year. Summer is the time to enjoy the big outdoors. Below you will find some of our favorite summertime recipes. Just click on the black bars below to view the recipes. Happy grilling!