The Standard (St. Catharines)

Tasty apps for backyard bash

When you’re outside, who minds a little mess?

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The great thing about eating outside? It’s OK to let things get a little bit messy!

Whether it’s a saucy dish, juicy fruit or a sticky dessert, it seems like at the very worst, all it takes to clean things up is a good spray with the garden hose.

that are just a little messier than most, making them the perfect snacks for your next backyard bash.

group, you might want to double-up on our buttermilk-marinated wings with lemon rose-

The chicken is first marinated in buttermilk, hot sauce and some herbs, ensuring the meat stays moist and the flavour is spicy.

Next, the marinated wings are grilled on the barbecue before being tossed in a sticky, flavour-

For something a little lighter, give our mushroom bruschetta a try. Grilled portobello mushrooms are added to our classic bruschetta recipe, giving it rich umami flavour and a meaty texture to really sink your teeth into.

This bruschetta, with slices of toasted baguette or crackers,

own, or serve it as an accompanim­ent on a cheese and charcuteri­e board.

Calgary-based ATCO Blue Flame Kitchen has been providing advice on food, cooking, recipes and other household topics for more than 80 years. Its cookbooks include Everyday Delicious and From the Grill. To prepare marinade, combine buttermilk, hot sauce, oregano, thyme and bay leaves in a large

to coat chicken with marinade. Seal bag and place on a tray. Refrigerat­e, turning bag occasional­ly, for at least 8 hours or up to 24 hours.

chicken. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Pat chicken dry with paper towels. Grill chicken over medium-low heat on natural gas barbecue, turning occasional­ly, until chicken is cooked through, about 30-35 minutes. Baste occasional­ly with remaining chicken in a heatproof bowl; toss to coat.

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