Easy Backyard Entertaining

Serve Light, Simple Foods

Two things to keep in mind when setting the backyard buffet table: nothing too heavy and nothing too fancy. Lightly dressed salads and slaws complement an easy menu of burgers and sandwiches (see The No-Stress Barbecue).

Here are a couple of serving tips:

• Use plastic squirt bottles for condiments.
• A terra-cotta pot lined with napkins makes a handy serving bowl for potato chips.