Take care of the rotisserie chicken, remove the larger pieces (6). From these, create shreds that are not too thin (7), collecting them in a bowl (8) as you go. Finally, prepare the accompaniment.

Fresh watermelon tops my list of refreshing fruits in the dead heat of summer. This slush will cool you down at a picnic in no time. Of course, you can choose to leave out the booze.

These make-ahead salads include potato salad with corn and basil, quinoa salad with pickled veggies, tuna-tomato pasta salad, and lots more choices to make your picnic or cookout a delicious one.

Just as you carefully check the food items off your grocery list, be sure to take along the ABC's of summertime food safety.

Once marinated, the chicken is inserted onto a wooden stick and covered with the hollowed-out watermelon skin. Coconut husk and sticks are used to roast the meat.

No need to slave over dips and ribs for hours this Memorial Day. Simple salsa, ribs are crowd pleasers. Just add beverages.