Southern Living, June 2013 Backyard Party

Frozen Peach Old Fashioned Recipe

Served ice cold, these refreshing cocktails keep your guests cool.

Buttermilk-Ricotta Cheese Dip Recipe

If you've never tried homemade ricotta, then you're in for a tasty surprise. This will change the way you think about the store-bought kind. Be sure to stir only when indicated in the recipe.

Grilled Summer Vegetable Platter Recipe

Start with this mix of vegetables, or simply use what you have on hand.

Whiskey Pie with Tipsy Berries Recipe

Offer with a scoop of vanilla ice cream, and, to save time, you can simply top with a mix of your favorite fresh summer fruit.

Charred Corn with Garlic-Herb Butter Recipe

Use the husks as handles by pulling them back and tying the ends with kitchen string. Soak in cold water at least 10 minutes before grilling to prevent burning.

Smoked Beef Tenderloin Recipe

For a special-occasion meal, you can’t go wrong with a smoked beef tenderloin. This simple, largely hands-off cooking method allows the tenderloin’s inherently rich and savory flavor to be enhanced with a gentle smokiness; plus, the low and slow heat of the smoker guarantees exceptionally succulent beef. Presented with a vibrant chimichurri sauce, this smoked beef tenderloin is absolutely dressed to impress. And it makes the perfect holiday main course given that it pairs beautifully with everything from classic, buttery mashed potatoes to green bean casserole. Note: This method also works well with other cuts of beef. For easy, budget friendly substitutions for tenderloin, try one of the other cuts listed at the bottom of the recipe.