As soon as the weather begins to warm up even the slightest here in Michigan, we pull out our grill and grilling season celebration begins!

Besides a barbecue out back turns any meal into something a little extra special, without all that much extra effort.

All you really need are some great meats, we always have hot dogs and chicken breast smothered in sauce.

Add in a family favorite side dish, like macaroni and cheese and some homemade sun tea and you’ll have the perfect barbecue meal.

Using disposable plates, cups and silverware will make clean up a breeze. Finish off your meal with some delicious ice cream for the perfect summertime dessert.

The key to having a relaxing, laid back backyard barbecue is to keep everything as simple as possible.

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