NY Times Crossword
Brendan Emmett Quigley
August 6, 2014 (adapted)

 The crossword puzzle clues below have a problem. Each clue has a Q where it should have a B.

CORN ON THE COQ
THE FAQ FOUR
JERRY-QUILT
KING SIZE QED

Can you think of a common, three-letter, informal abbreviation that would set everything right?

HINTS:
#1: It has to do with cooking.
#2: It names something often done in the summer.
#3: It's often done in your backyard.

Answer:

BBQ - "B, be Q."