Expect to see backyard chefs experimenting with flavor layering, using high-impact combinations of rubs, marinades and glazes, all to boost flavor-before, during and after grilling. The top five trends turning up the heat this year begin with “Backyard Bistro”--the surging popularity of at-home entertaining continues, as grillers try to recreate the foods and flavors of their favorite eateries.
“Layering It On” merges marinades, rubs, brines, mops and sauces; “Fired Up Fruit” makes use of grilled fruits--skewered alongside meats, pureed to make marinades and chopped up for salsas and relishes.