It’s summertime and the living’s easy at your new Brookfield Residential SoCal home. With California rooms, landscaped backyards and spacious patios, a summer BBQ is always on the table. So invite your family and friends because we put together a few of our favorite recipes just for you.

For starters, you can’t go wrong with homemade guacamole. Add your favorite chips with a side of salsa, and guests will happily snack until the grilling begins. Everyone loves appetizers, and this Italian chopped salad or caprese pasta salad will bring color to the table and be a light start to the afternoon.

The great thing about hosting a backyard BBQ is that you can keep it simple or spice it up – either way, everyone’s happy. Feel free to add a twist to favorites like these fun burger recipes and baby back ribs with a tamarind glaze or include different cuisines like grilled fish tacos. Add a few grilled corn on the cobs with some caprese garlic bread and voila! Your entrees are served!

Finally, make the day sweet with an assortment of desserts. Try these homemade Oreos for a fun after-BBQ surprise or cool down with classic ice cream sandwiches. For the cherry on top, this strawberry cobbler will be the talk of the town.

Now that you have all the makings for the perfect summer BBQ, it’s time to make the most of the SoCal sunshine and outdoor living space. Take a look at all of the new home offerings in sunny SoCal today!

Happy grilling!

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