Grillin’ It

It’s May here in Omaha, which means that summer will soon be in full blast. The warm weather makes for the perfect time to spend outdoors, especially at the grill! Here at Spaces Apartments, we have some great amenities available to all residents — one of which is access to our BBQ grills. This is important to point out, since May is not only the month of Memorial Day and pool parties, but is also National Barbecue Month! We invite you to try utilizing our grills this month to make some ribs, burgers, and sides right at home. Before you start along with the barbecue craze, we have some suggestions for first time barbecuers! Start off by reviewing The Burger Lab’s Top Ten Tips for Making Better Burgers. This is the ultimate breakdown of all the things you need to know about burger making. If you’re a novice on grilling, these are some great tips to get you through. It’s important to note that no barbecue can be considered complete without some classic sides. Contrasting flavors are what will break or break any good barbecue, so take note! 22 Pasta Salad Recipes Pasta salad is one of the essential barbecue side dishes. These twenty-two recipes provide a ton of variation, making it easy to pick out the perfect item to go with your main course. Strawberry Spinach Salad A great healthy addition, the Strawberry Spinach Salad combines vegetable and fruit for a tart side that will balance out any good barbecue. Mom’s Potato Salad Potato salad is the staple of any good barbecue. The moment you see a bowl put out at someone’s backyard party, you know it’s going to be good. Lemon Grilled Whole Trout Foil Packets A great alternative to red meat for any picky or health-conscious eaters, these trout packets make for a great addition to any barbecue gathering! Those are just a few ideas to make your next barbecue a great one! Do you have any practiced habits when it comes to the grill? Share your tips and tricks below!