Summer Menus

Get our best summer meal plans and party ideas for a great summer of outdoor entertaining and eating.
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Quick and Easy Summer Salads

Gorgeous in presentation and taste, these quick-cooking entrées feature fre...
Gorgeous in presentation and taste, these quick-cooking entrées feature fresh, fast protein-packed salads that are perfect for busy summer nights.

Our Best Grilled Pork Recipes

Sink your teeth into juicy pork chops, pork tenderloin, and more with these...
Sink your teeth into juicy pork chops, pork tenderloin, and more with these foolproof grilling recipes.

Crowd-Pleasing Hot Dogs

Serve up a twist on a classic game day dish with these delicious dogs and t...
Serve up a twist on a classic game day dish with these delicious dogs and tasty toppings.
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Endless Summer Menu

Easy summer recipes that include fresh ingredients like basils, cherries, a...
Easy summer recipes that include fresh ingredients like basils, cherries, and corn. Basil MojitosGrilled Corn Cobettes Mixed Greens with Cherries and Feta Cheese BallsSpicy Chorizo Corn ChowderGiant Cherry Shortcake

Summer Picnic Menu

Enjoy sandwiches, salads, cool drinks and cookies along with the warm weath...
Enjoy sandwiches, salads, cool drinks and cookies along with the warm weather, fresh air and–of course–good company. (Serves 8) Garlic Pita ChipsRed-Onion DipPressed Mediterranean SandwichesTwo-Bean SaladRoasted Peppers with Black OlivesGreek Salad with ShrimpChocolate-Dipped Shortbread FingersPomegranate Spritzers

Outdoor Mexican Grill Party

This Mexican-inspired menu from Lanny Lancarte, chef and owner of Lanny's A...
This Mexican-inspired menu from Lanny Lancarte, chef and owner of Lanny's Alta Cocina Mexicana in Fort Worth, Texas, adds a south-of-the-border flair to traditional alfresco entertaining.

Party by the Pool

Invite friends and family over for slushy drinks, fantastic appetizers, and...
Invite friends and family over for slushy drinks, fantastic appetizers, and delicious grilled dishes to enjoy by the pool. With the addition of some great music, you'll have all you need to really make a splash with this summer gathering. Prep your poolside retreat with plenty of great food options and sweet treats for everyone to create the perfect memorable pool party. Read on for our favorite recipe suggestions.   

Five-Course Summer Menu

Pull out this impressive menu on special occassions. Fresh ingredients ande...
Pull out this impressive menu on special occassions. Fresh ingredients andelegant presentations will impress. (Serves 8) Appetizer:Rainbow Tomato BruschettaVin d'OrangeFirst Course:Seafood Timbales with Tarragon Beurre BlancMain Course:Lamb and Sausage Mixed Grill with Molasses-glazed NectarinesGolden Saffron RiceSummer Beans and CarrotsSalad:Fennel and GreensDessert:Chocolate-Espresso Torte with Raspberry SauceLemon sherbert

All Fired Up Summer Party

Consider this the Ultimate Grilling Guide to make your summer grill party s...
Consider this the Ultimate Grilling Guide to make your summer grill party sizzle. Peppercorn-Crusted Strip Steaks with Seasoned ButterGrilled Tomatoes TapenadeCuban Corn on the CobRed-Hot Stuffed ChilesSpicy Chile Grilled ChickenPork-and-Chorizo Kebabs Grilled Eggplant SandwichesChicken TikkaSouthwestern BurgersGrilled Red-Chile Calamari and PrawnsCharcoal-Roasted ArtichokesGrilled Nectarines with Vanilla-Honey Sauce and Ice CreamGinger-and-Herb Pan-Grilled Clams with Tomato BruschettaGrilled Chocolate-Hazelnut-Pound Cake Sandwiches

Maximum Grilling Menu

You can do this on a barbecue? Take your grilling to a whole new level with...
You can do this on a barbecue? Take your grilling to a whole new level with a few unexpected tools. Caramelized Tomato BruschettaEasy Lettuce and Herb SaladLemon and Thyme Grilled Pork ChopsGrilled Potato Rosemary CakeGrilled Apricot Puffs with Honey Crème Fraîche

Great Grilled Menu

Here's an all-purpose menu you'll roll out time and again, no sweat. (Serve...
Here's an all-purpose menu you'll roll out time and again, no sweat. (Serves 6) Téo's PunchBruschetta Gorgonzola and ApplesHoisin and Bourbon-Glazed Pork TenderloinwithThree-Fruit SalsaorHoisin and Bourbon-Glazed TunawithTomato RelishSpring GiardinieraRosemary-Roasted Mashed PotatoesGrasshopper Ice Cream Pie