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Summer’s Sweetest Sensations Mmmm, summer! Afternoons melt into dusk, the patio and back yard beckon, fruits and vegetables are at their peak. No matter where you live, summer’s the perfect season for casual entertaining: Fourth of July picnics, midsummer family reunions, Labor Day cookouts. So call the neighbors, invite the relatives, tell your friends to drop by...and get ready for sweet and simple meals that allow you to enjoy the party as much as they do! The Grills of Summer  Whether you’re grilling fish or burgers, steak or chicken, corn on the cob or zucchini from your garden, the right marinade or sauce can transform blah into brilliant. The secret ingredient: sugar! Brown sugar in particular contributes rich, complex flavors to marinades and barbeque sauces, rounding out the flavor profile and—as a bonus—helping to tenderize meats.All-American Barbequed Ribs are a traditional favorite for the Fourth of July or any other time you need to feed a hungry crowd. The sauce is brushed on before you grill, to add deep flavor to the cooked meat. For a change of pace, try Cedar Planked Salmon with Brown Sugar, an update of a classic Native American recipe. The sugar-blanketed salmon fillet is grilled on a plank (available in three-packs in many fish markets and kitchen stores), which becomes the convenient serving tray after the fish is done. Shrimp on a Stick is a quick and easy addition to your grilled offerings. Marinate the shrimp in a cooked tomato sauce, grill briefly, then serve with the sauce on the side. While you’re preparing the sauce, grill fresh corn on the cob: Peel back the husks, remove the silk, run the ears under water, then twist the husks to close. Grill 20 minutes on a well-oiled grate, turning several times. What’s a summer picnic without baked beans? It takes only a few minutes to transform canned beans into a showstopping side dish such as Baked Beans Hawaiian (studded with pineapple tidbits) or Bourbon Beans (flavored with just a hint of good bourbon). And don't forget to fill your side table with colorful, flavorful salads. Our Sweet and Sour Cole Slaw has a pleasingly distinctive tang, thanks to a dressing made with mustard, celery seeds, and a tablespoon of C&H Granulated Sugar. Our Cranberry-Apple Waldorf Mold uses fresh ingredients in a classic gelatin preparation. Fruits of the Season What could be better than fresh cherries, strawberries, and apples? Almost nothing...except scrumptious pies that put fruit in a starring role. Add some homemade ice cream or sorbet and a pitcher of fresh lemonade, and you’ve got the makings of an idyllic summer party. The best fruit pies are sweetened just enough to enhance the fruit flavors. All-American Apple Pie—a classic two-crust recipe—adds a dusting of granulated sugar on the top crust for a lovely brown color. Cherry Pie can be made with fresh or canned cherries or with your favorite fresh berries. Papaya Tart is easy and a little exotic, with lemon or lime juice balancing the fresh fruit’s sweetness and a sprinkling of chopped macadamia nuts adding a tropical flourish.  No storebought frozen dessert can compare to fresh, homemade ice cream. Rich French Vanilla Ice Cream or Peach-Pistachio Ice Cream are easy in an ice cream maker; even easier is Blueberry-Lemon Sorbet or dairy-free Lemon Granita. For a fancy presentation that’s quick to prepare, try Lemon Parfait with Blueberry Sauce.Finally, nothing says “summer” like a big pitcher of lemonade, whether it’s on your picnic table or at your kids’ sidewalk stand. Make it with C&H Ultrafine Baker’s Sugar for quick, complete dissolving. Old-Fashioned Lemonade is the perfect balance of sweet and tart. For a new taste twist, try Lemon-Limeade, Orange-Lemonade, or Tropical Lemonade. Add a batch of “squishy” (no spoon-mixing required) Snowballs, Chocolate Chips, or Funny Faces, and the lemonade stand will be a neighborhood hit! |
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