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(NC)—Summer time and the living is easy – or at least it should be. Whether you're hosting a poolside party or a backyard barbecue, outdoor entertaining doesn't have to involve hours of preparation. The key to a stress-free gathering is choosing a casual setting and a simple menu that is sure to please all. For your next get together, consider buffet style fare prepared on the barbecue. Firing up the grill will not only ensure your dishes are infused with delicious, smoky flavours, it means you can spend more time outdoors, mingling with your guests. For an easy outdoor feast that will appeal to all of your dinner guests, consider the honey garlic beef skewers below. Honey Garlic Beef Skewers 2 lb beef top sirloin, trimmed of fat 1 bottle VH Honey Garlic Cooking Sauce 1 tbsp toasted sesame seeds ½ cup VH Sweet Thai Chili Sauce Salt to taste PAM Grilling Spray Eight large wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes 1. Cut the beef into thin slices across the grain. Place beef in a large bowl and toss with 1 cup VH Honey Garlic Cooking Sauce. Skewer meat. Refrigerate in sauce for 1-2 hours. 2. Spray grill with grilling spray, heat grill to medium-high. Remove skewers from marinade and sprinkle with sesame seeds, season with salt to taste. 3. Place on grill and cook to desired doneness, about 5 minutes each side for medium. While grilling, brush with remaining sauce. 4. Serve skewers with Sweet Thai Chili Sauce. Serves 4. More information and additional recipe ideas can be found online at www.vhsauces.com. www.newscanada.com Word Count: 268