How to Create the Perfect Backyard Barbecue Soiree

When it comes to summertime in Toronto and that warm weather hits, you can’t help but plan your days outside as much as possible. That’s why when it coms to your home, your outdoor space needs to be the focus for the season as you will be spending a lot more time there than anywhere else. From furniture, to decor and of course, the grill for the best delicious food, we have your must-have items that will make the absolute perfect backyard barbecue soiree.

When it comes to furniture to decorate the backyard, the first thing to think about is space. If you are dealing with a large backyard with tons of grass area and a deck, this is really the opportunity to go crazy, however, if you are limited with space, you have to stick to the essentials. If you are hoping to have company over and enjoy dinners on the grill more this summer, than a dining set is important. Whether you want to sit 4, 8 or more, a table and chairs will be the base for your backyard decor. Be sure to have an umbrella available because having shade as an option in your backyard is crucial for the blistering hot days.

Aside from a dining set, seating and relaxing areas are just as important. It’s helpful to have stools and cushions so that when you have a large guest count for your backyard barbecue bash, guests have the option to sit and relax.

What is a backyard without a garden or greenery, right? Whether you love flowers or large green plants, gardening is crucial when designing a backyard oasis.It truly pulls together the entire look and feel of the backyard space.

If you don’t exactly have a green thumb, then perennials are the perfect addition to your backyard. Perennials return every year with little fuss and they give your backyard the pretty without having to start fresh every year. If you also aren’t into a lot of plants and flowers in your backyard, plant herbs which not only look great, but they will also be so useful when cooking and grilling in the backyard. Noting is more satisfying than enjoy the fruits of your labour!

Now that the backyard looks like the ideal place to spend some time this summer, we have some great ideas for delicious eats for the perfect backyard BBQ with family and friends. These bbq recipes from ricahrdo Cuisine are amazing and perfect for any size gathering you have. Whether you are hosting a laid back get together or creating a more elaborate evening with food, cocktails and great company, you just can’t go wrong with this list of recipes.

Food is the cherry on top to the perfect backyard barbecue soiree after all, right?

If you can’t decide on what dish to go with for your backyard gathering, we have just the thing. This GRILLED CHICKEN WITH CELERY AND COCONUT GREMOLATA summer recipe is mouthwatering!

PREPARATION

Chicken

Preheat the grill, setting the burners to medium-high. Oil the grate.
In a bowl, combine the oil and sambal oelek. Add the chicken and coat thoroughly. Sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Season with salt and pepper. Grill for about 7 minutes on each side or until the meat is cooked. Set aside on a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice.

Sauce

In a bowl, combine the honey and vinegar. Set aside.

Gremolata

In a bowl, combine all the ingredients.
Serve the chicken with the sauce. Sprinkle generously with the gremolata.
You can serve the grilled chicken over a Two Celery Purée, omitting the Parmesan cheese (see recipe).

Now that you have everything you need to create the perfect backyard look, we hope you enjoy the warm weather, relaxing space and invite friends and family over as much as possible before the summer weather says goodbye!

Dani Goddard

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