Missing some essential #grilling tools for your upcoming #Memorial Day #cookout? Look no further than the local #thrift and #secondhand shops supplied by generous #donations to ClothingDonations.org. Thrifts are a great source for the dishes, bakeware, tools and small appliances that make #cooking a breeze — and a great source of festive holiday decorations, too. You never know what you’ll find at the thrift, and the proceeds from your purchases go toward essential #veterans programs. What better way to observe Memoiral Day? #MemorialDayHacks
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Dress up Store-Bought Sides for Your Cookout
If you’re hosting a #Memorial Day #cookout but don’t have a lot of time, Today suggests following chef J.J. Johnson’s last-minute, labor-saving hacks to make people think you spent hours in the kitchen. You can “dress up” store-bought potato salad with your own own hard-boiled eggs, sweet relish and salt and pepper, or doctor ready-made macaroni salad with Old Bay seasoning. Add unexpected fun to burgers by supplying a crunchy topping such as chips, and make “batched” drinks. And for dessert, get a store-bought pound cake and add your own whipped cream and berries. Put on a festive playlist and get the party started! #MemorialDayHacks
How to Grill the Perfect Burger
To make perfect burgers for #Memorial Day, start with a clean, hot #grill, Litehouse recommends. Baste your burgers with a pat of salted butter. Use a blend of beef and pork for flavor, or go with one of the cheaper cuts of beef, which have a higher fat content. Indent the center of patties with a thumb before cooking to keep them from puffing up, avoid pressing down during cooking to keep them juicy, and try to flip them just once before serving. And while it may be tempting to offer every topping under the sun, keep things simple by offering just two condiments and three toppings. #MemorialDayHacks
Hacks to Make Your Memorial Day Cookout
Thinking of having a #Memorial Day #cookout? Consider a few #barbecuing “hacks” to impress everyone with your #cooking and hosting skills. Cut an onion in half and rub it on the warm #grill, cut side down; it will impart flavor and keep foods from sticking. Mix drinks in batched pitchers for guests to pour and enjoy themselves. Try a condiment bar for your burgers and hot dogs — and use muffin tins to keep multiple toppings separate. Grill burgers inside a slice of raw onion, suggests 30 Seconds, or try stalks of rosemary instead of bamboo skewers for your kebabs. Finally, allows some time to enjoy socializing with your guests! #MemorialDayHacks