It's OK to stuff yourself with burgers and Buffalo wings at winter tailgates because you can hide the resulting flab under sweatshirts and jerseys. But in the summer, going shirtless at pool parties requires a little more discretion when deciding whether to head back to the grill for seconds. Or thirds.

So how do meat-loving guys balance between eating the foods we love, and looking good in a pair of board shorts? I asked Chef Devin Alexander to give me her take on a couple of party favorites to see if we could get healthier versions without sacrificing flavor. Or resorting to using tofu.

Devin wrote The Biggest Loser Cookbook for the hit NBC show, and recently released her newest book, The Most Decadent Diet Ever, with recipes from her show, “Healthy Decadence” which airs on the Discovery Health Channel. Below are two recipes from her new book, one for a Bacon BBQ Cheeseburger that, by just changing a few ingredients, saves 180 calories and 22 grams of blubber-inducing fat; and one for Boneless Buffalo Strips with Blue Cheese Dressing that comes in 302 calories and 38 grams of fat lighter than the original. The waistband of your shorts will thank you.

BBQ Bacon Cheeseburger
(Makes 1 burger)
4 ounces 96% lean ground beef
Pinch of salt
1 1/2 slices center-cut bacon ...There's more

Since May is National Barbecue Month and this week is American Craft Beer Week, I figured why not celebrate this perfect storm of barbecue and brew with a recipe that takes advantage of both?

The Jacob Leinenkugel Brewing Company, based in Chippewa Falls, WI, has been brewing craft beers for 141 years, and two of their handmade brews won't just quench your hot weather thirst, they'll also add some kick to what you're throwing on the grill.

Their Summer Shandy combines a blend of select malted wheat and barley, with lemonade and Wisconsin honey. Add this to your shrimp marinade, and it'll make you want to slap your grandmama. Leinenkugel’s Sunset Wheat is brewed with malted wheat and pale barley malt with a little coriander that spices up its citrus flavor. Use this brew as a base for an Asian-inspired chicken glaze that kicks boring grilled chicken in the beak.

Both recipes are below, and if you want more, head to www.leinie.com. And apologize to your grandmama for me.

Leinenkugel’s Summer Shandy Shrimp Skewers
24 medium shrimp, shells on, deveined
2 lemons, cut into wedges
8 skewers ...There's more

Whether you're looking for something to feed a bunch of people for a Cinco de Mayo party, or just a quick and easy dinner for you and your girl, these Tequila Herradura Shrimp Tacos are something you should consider including on the menu.

They take only a few minutes to throw together, and call for a healthy dose of Herradura Silver tequila and Newcastle Brown Ale. Shrimp sautéed in tequila and beer? How could you possibly go wrong?

Tequila Herradura Shrimp Tacos
(Makes 10 tacos)
1 lb Peeled, uncooked shrimp cut into smallish pieces
2 Large cloves garlic, minced fine
1/2 Cup cilantro, chopped fine
Peanut oil for sautéing
1/4 Cup Tequila Herradura Silver
1/4 Cup Newcastle Brown Ale
10 Corn tortillas, warmed ...There's more