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Spring has (finally!) sprung, so this weekend I will be celebrating with an outdoor barbecue. If the temperatures drop at sundown, I will feed my guests inside, but nothing welcomes the warm weather better than the smell of charcoal. These recipes are all easy and kid-friendly—even the sangria! You might want to add a big bowl of sliced fruit to the spread (I like to use apples, pears, melon, and grapes, but often I pick whatever is on sale). This is a great way to serve a healthy dessert with minimal effort. I also tend to stock up on ground turkey meat when it’s on sale, for occasions like this when I’m serving a crowd.

Grocery list
1 bottle Fre nonalcoholic red wine (You should be able to find this at your local wine store)
1 can Sprite Zero
1 apple
1 orange
1 lb. lean ground turkey
6 small red potatoes
1 red onion
3 stalks celery
1 jar Miracle Whip or reduced-fat mayonnaise
Eggs
1 red bell pepper
Old Bay seasoning
1 package whole-wheat buns (I like Pepperidge Farm brand)
1 bag frozen waffle fries

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