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[quote=Anonymous]I agree with the above poster - casual is best - and prepare and prep as much as you can ahead of time, so that when your guests arrive you can have a glass of wine and enjoy them, instead of racing around cooking! I'd keep the barbecue menu simple - just chicken, or maybe chicken and sausage (just need some buns for the sausage). There are lots of simple marinades you can find online, or just buy bottled barbecue sauce (we like KC Masterpiece).  Make a pasta salad ahead of time (google some Rachael Ray ones). Boil corn on the cob while the chicken is grilling (I'd even shuck it ahead of time). Cut up some watermelon ahead of time.  Serve the grilled chicken, pasta salad, corn and watermelon for dinner. Use paper plates. Have cold beer and a couple bottles of red and white wines (make sure you know how to open them or buy screw top!). Also have a pitcher or water and juice boxes if kids are coming.  For dessert I'd get a box of ice cream pops for kids and buy a cake from the supermarket, and put out with the left over watermelon or maybe even some washed berries.  Have fun and remember that your guests are there to hang out with you, not to get a gourmet meal![/quote]

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