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Summer entertaining made easy

(BPT) - The weather is warming up and summer is right around the corner. From holiday celebrations to road trips, family vacations to block parties, it's the time of year for cookouts. Make all of your summer cuisine extraordinary no matter what the occasion with these five simple tips:



* Kick seasoning up a notch - Spice up your main dish and sides by adding bold flavors through marinades and dips. Pair grilled shrimp with a homemade barbecue sauce or create a delicious horseradish sour cream for seasoned waffle fries.



* Create cutting-edge comfort food - When menu planning for summer get-togethers, add a twist to a classic recipe. It doesn't have to be a large departure from a family favorite; try swapping out a regular hamburger bun with artisanal bread or include sweet potato fries as a side dish rather than traditional french fries.



* Add some color to your meal - Never underestimate the importance of an aesthetically pleasing meal. For an easy summertime side, try Alexia Sauté Reds - a delicious combination of roasted red potatoes, baby portabella mushrooms, whole green beans and onions bathed in thyme-infused 100 percent olive oil. This tasty side is made on the stovetop in less than 12 minutes.



* Incorporate the flavors of the season into your cocktails - Use seasonally fresh fruits and vegetables as more than a garnish to create memorable cocktails. Start with your spirit of choice and try the following refreshing flavor combinations: basil and grapefruit, apple and sage or rosemary and lime.



* Fill the grill - Simplify cooking - and clean-up - by doing as much cooking as possible in your outdoor kitchen. Sides such as Alexia Waffle Fries or Panko Breaded Onion Rings make summer entertaining a breeze when prepared on the grill and are delectable complements to a variety of grill-friendly fare, from steaks and sweet corn to barbecue chicken and asparagus (and beyond). To prepare, simply create a foil grilling tray using two pieces of aluminum foil by crumpling the top piece, creating an edge around the bottom smooth piece to make a tray, and grilling on medium for about 20 minutes.



Sophisticated summer menus are easy to create with help from Alexia Foods, a line of premium, all-natural frozen potatoes, breads and side dishes. For delicious seasonal recipes, visit www.alexiafoods.com.



Grilled Shrimp with Homemade Barbecue Sauce



Cook Time: 40 minutes



Yield: 4 servings



Grilled Shrimp Ingredients:



16 large jumbo shrimp



1/2 cup olive oil



Kosher salt



Fresh ground pepper



Homemade Barbecue Sauce Ingredients:



1 slice bacon



1 bunch fresh thyme



Extra-virgin olive oil



2 garlic cloves, chopped



2 cups ketchup



1/4 cup brown sugar



1/4 cup molasses



2 tablespoons red or white wine vinegar



1 tablespoon dry mustard



1 teaspoon ground cumin



1 teaspoon paprika (or smoked paprika if available)



Shrimp Directions:



Use a pair of scissors or paring knife to slit the backs of the shrimp and remove the vein. Combine the shrimp and olive oil in a bowl and toss evenly to coat. Cover and keep refrigerated until ready to grill. Prepare homemade barbecue sauce (directions below).



Prior to heating, spray grates of a large outdoor grill using PAM® Grilling, specially formulated for no-stick performance at higher temperatures. Next, heat the grill to medium-hot. Season shrimp with salt and pepper and place on the grill. Baste with the homemade barbecue sauce and grill for 3 to 4 minutes on each side. Brush with more sauce just before serving.



Homemade Barbecue Sauce Directions:



Wrap the bacon slice around the bunch of thyme and tie with kitchen twine so you have a nice bundle. Heat about 2 tablespoons of oil in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the bacon-wrapped thyme and cook slowly for 3 to 4 minutes to render the bacon fat and give the sauce a nice smoky taste. Add the remaining ingredients, give the sauce a stir and turn the heat down to low. Cook for 20 minutes to meld the flavors. Once the sauce is done cooking, remove the thyme bundle and discard. Take about 1 1/2 cups of the sauce and reserve for serving alongside the shrimp. Pair with Alexia Sweet Potato Puffs or try grilling Alexia Waffle Cut Sweet Potato Seasoned Fries.



Grilling Directions for Alexia Waffle Fries:



Preheat gas grill to medium (400-450 F.). Next, create a foil grilling tray using two sheets of heavy duty aluminum foil - crumple one sheet of foil and place it top of the second piece of smooth foil, folding up the edges of the bottom smooth piece to create a tray. Arrange waffle fries in a single layer on the grilling tray, place on grill and close the lid. Cook to desired color and texture, turning once or twice during the cook time, approximately 20 to 25 minutes.

Up in smoke: Don't let a grilling mishap ruin your cookout

"Before I realized what had happened, I had burned my eyebrows, eyelashes and an inch of my hair all around my face," recalls Laura Anderson. "I waited too long to hit the ignite button after turning on the propane, and the next thing I knew a fireball erupted from the grill."



Stunned and luckily unharmed, Anderson did not sustain any major injuries but her story may be all too familiar to many grillers.



"It was a scary experience and I was embarrassed to walk around with singed eyebrows, but it definitely reminded me to be more careful when using the grill," says Anderson.



Grilling is an American tradition and summertime staple. Most of the time, grilling cookouts go off without a hitch but accidents can and do happen. Each year, grilling related accidents send an estimated 20,000 people to the emergency room and cause a reported $75 million in property damage.



Regardless of the type of grill - gas, charcoal, hibachi or smoker - grilling accidents happen and can have serious consequences. Improper grill care or careless grilling techniques can quickly ruin summer fun and cause a variety of accidents ranging from minor burn injuries to major fires and explosions.



"Refreshing your memory of basic grill safety may save you from a costly or dangerous accident this summer," says Bryan Lewis, propane risk manager for CHS, a supplier of Cenex brand propane.



Give the grill a once over



Propane grills are the most popular type of grill in the United States and can also be the most hazardous. Lewis recommends that if you have an old gas grill, especially one more than 10 years old, you should consider replacing it with a grill that has new, important safety features.



If your grill is still in good shape, the best way to avoid accidents is to keep it properly maintained. One simple precaution is to make sure grills are clean by removing grease or fat buildup from the grill surface and drip trays that can create grease flares and splatters.



"People are always in a hurry to light the grill and that's when a lot of accidents can happen," explains Lewis. "You should always follow the manufacturer instructions for operating the grill and routinely check the propane hose for leaks, even if that means taking an extra couple of minutes before lighting the fire."



Before starting the grill, Lewis recommends taking one minute to test for gas leaks by applying a light soap and water solution to the gas tank hose. If bubbles appear, a leak is present and you should turn it off and seek professional maintenance.



Keep a distance



Follow basic grill safety and use common sense when choosing where to set up your grill. Grill outdoors at least 10 feet away from the house, garage or other combustible buildings or objects.



"You'd be surprised by how many people forget this most basic rule of grilling," says Lewis. "It may seem convenient to grill on your deck, or to pull the grill inside the garage if it's raining, but accidents happen, people can get injured and houses can catch on fire."



From 2005 to 2009, U.S. fire departments responded to an average of 8,200 home fires involving grills each year according to a report from the National Fire Protection Association.



"Even when having summer fun, people need to remember that propane can be dangerous, says Lewis. "Regardless of whether you're using propane to light the grill, power appliances at the cabin or heat your home, safety and precaution should always come first."



In addition to keeping grills a safe distance away from buildings, remember to keep children and pets at least three feet away to avoid the risk of getting burned. And, of course, never leave grills unattended.



Don't toss bricks



When using a charcoal grill, wrap-up your cookout the right way. Hot charcoal bricks and ashes need to be disposed of properly to avoid trash can fires that can potentially spread to the surrounding area. Douse hot coals with plenty of water and stir to ensure the fire is out. Never place hot coals in plastic, paper or wooden containers and avoid dumping them on the ground where cookout guests, children and pets might step on them.



For more helpful summertime tips, including summer driving tips and ways to improve your gas mileage, check out the Cenexperts blog written by experts with CHS at tanksofthanks.com.