| These reunions are great but hosting a big gathering | | | | 2" THICK STEAK COOK ON MEDIUM HEAT: |
| is a very stressful time, especially if you don't have | | | | MINUTES: 12-16 RARE,18-22 MEDIUM, 24-28 WELL |
| any help. The best way to include everyone in the | | | | To top off your perfectly-cooked steak, you will |
| family is to have a cookout. The men folk can fire up | | | | need a tasty side dish. How about coleslaw or |
| the barbecue grill, the kids can keep the drinks iced | | | | twisted mac and cheese? Doesn't that sound like |
| or the pitchers filled up and the ladies can prepare | | | | heaven? |
| side dishes and desserts or have the guests bring | | | | Tea and sodas are okay and for the most part, the |
| some. When everyone is involved, mama's happy. | | | | easiest to serve. However, for that something extra, |
| You know what they say....if mama ain't happy, | | | | try this copy cat recipe of Cranberry Limeade: |
| nobody's happy. | | | | Ingredients: |
| You're home from your shopping trip and you've just | | | | 1 (12 ounce) can Sprite soda |
| purchased the perfect steaks for your family reunion. | | | | 1/4 cup cranberry juice |
| (Of course if your budget only allows hamburgers | | | | 1/2 lime, cut into wedges |
| and hot dogs, these are great too.) Steaks are not | | | | Directions: |
| exactly the cheapest thing you could grill but they | | | | Fill a large glass two-thirds full with ice. |
| are going to be great. Use this guideline to cook it | | | | Pour the Sprite into the glass. |
| perfectly every time. Divide the time in half for each | | | | Squeeze the lime wedges over the glass, then drop |
| side. | | | | the wedges into the glass. |
| 1" THICK STEAK COOK ON HIGH HEAT: | | | | Add the cranberry juice. |
| MINUTES: 8-10 RARE, 12-14 MEDIUM, 16-20 WELL | | | | Serve with a straw or stirrer. |
| 1 1/2" THICK STEAK COOK ON HIGH HEAT: | | | | Makes one 16-ounce drink. Delicious! |
| MINUTES: 10-14 RARE,16-20 MEDIUM, 22-26 WELL | | | | |