Dining in: Mixed Grill

While the national cooking and entertaining magazines are proclaiming that it’s finally grilling season, here in sunny south Louisiana, we’ve been grilling for months. In fact, with our temperate climate, we can enjoy outdoor entertaining year-round.

Plenty of us do, judging from the number of our friends and acquaintances who have either purchased homes with lovely, spacious outdoor kitchens or added high-end grills and outdoor appliances to their existing homes. Outdoor entertaining appears more popular than ever.

And why not? Enjoying the company of family and friends around the pool or in the garden is one of the nicest ways to share a meal. So here’s a menu for a mixed-grill dinner, a favorite of ours because it’s easy to throw together and can be relatively inexpensive. It’s casual and hassle-free, which means you can relax and spend time visiting with your guests instead of scurrying around cooking. Click here to get some delicious recipes you can use in your own backyards.