When throwing a summer party, there are just some recipes you can’t do without. But here’s your guide of all the recipes you need to throw a summer party the right way! From drinks to appetizers to sides to main dishes to summer desserts, we’ve got you covered.
Click Here for Recipe: The Best Blender Salsa Recipe
“Chips and salsa have to be one of our family’s top ten favorite appetizers. Heck, there has been a couple nights where I’ve managed to make it a main meal!” - Corey
Click Here for Recipe: Watermelon Mozzarella salad - Perfect treat for summer
“I made this for a family picnic and I have a VERY finicky family. I made them all try it and each one loved it. I served in a bowl and tossed with dressing right before serving, it was delicious!” - Tracy
Click Here for Recipe: Cucumber, Mint and Lime Refreshers
“The combinations of flavours are near endless from simply adding lime or lemon juice to water to classics like lemonade, raspberry lemonade, etc. and adding a veggie or a fresh herb is always a fun way to go.” - Kevin
Click Here for Recipe: Frozen Blue Whale
“This frozen Blue Whale recipe is the perfect summer drink! Cool, refreshing and oh-so-delicious, enjoy responsibly because these tasty drinks can sneak up on you. Whether you're sipping by the pool, lake, in your backyard or just the comfort of your own home, you're going to love these frozen Blue Whales this summer! Cheers!” - Test Kitchen
Click Here for Recipe: Orange Lemonade
“In the summer, I thought of making lemonade but I wanted something better than regular lemonade. Strawberry lemonade was too sweet for me. So, I decided to make my own lemonade - orange lemonade!!” - Cheryl
Click Here for Recipe: BLT Penne Pasta Layer Salad
“It’s a savory trifle that makes an exquisite edible centerpiece and the vibrant colors make it a show-stopping dish. Layers of penne pasta, lettuce, bacon, green onions and juicy tomatoes all served-up with a homemade dressing that takes BLT’s to a whole new level!” - Melissa
Click Here for Recipe: Mom's Macaroni Salad
“Elbow macaroni, celery, sweet relish and hard-boiled egg make up my mom’s macaroni salad. Light and flavorful, you think you will eat just one scoop on your plate, but then you find yourself going back for seconds and thirds. Backyard barbeques would not be the same without pairing a macaroni salad with a grilled steak, hamburger, or hot dog.” - Darci
Click Here for Recipe: Oven Roasted Butter & Herb Corn
“The beauty of this is that it really doesn’t take any time to prep it and get it in the oven. All those yummy dried herbs and that bit of kosher salt mix up with the butter and your fresh ear of corn basically takes a steam bath in it while you do other things.” - Christy
Click Here for Recipe: Family Favorite Panzanella Salad
“Italian Panzanella Salad or Bread Salad is an awesome way to use up any day-old dinner rolls or bakery hamburger buns you may have. Serve as a side salad or lay sliced, grilled chicken breasts or grilled jumbo shrimp on top for a quick and delicious meal.” - Quinn
Click Here for Recipe: Norma's Hot Dog & Hamburger Relish
“This is a great recipe! Yummy, easy, MUCH better than any store-bought relish! A real keeper.” - Kathy
Click Here for Recipe: Ranch Pasta Salad
“If you love the flavor of creamy ranch dressing, then this pasta salad recipe is for you. It has the perfect ratio of pasta and dressing. Cucumber and tomato lighten up the salad and add some crunch. Ham and cheese not only provide flavor but make the pasta salad heartier. You can almost eat this as a meal. It will be perfect for your summer bbq's, potluck parties and picnics.” - Test Kitchen
Click Here for Recipe: Coffee Baked Beans
“Looking for a new baked beans recipe for the summer? These baked beans are really simple to make, perfectly baked and have the right balance of flavors. They filled the kitchen with the wonderful aroma that reminded us of a summer cookout.” - Test Kitchen
Click Here for Recipe: Summer Fruit Salad
“Our summer family gatherings are never complete without this easy to prepare, absolutely wonderful treat.” - Cynthia
Click Here for Recipe: Super Easy Grilled Chicken Teriyaki
“I marinated for 5 hours. Chicken came out tender, tasty, and moist. I grilled veggies on the grill and served with rice for an easy weeknight meal. Thanks for sharing!” - Lynette
Click Here for Recipe: Tonna's Hot Dog Sauce
“Tonna's hot dog sauce recipe is a little different than other sauces we've tried. It's very flavorful - spicy and sweet with a slight tang. Toss the stuff in the can and give this a try for your next cookout. It's fairly easy to make and tastes so much better. In a little over an hour, you'll have knock your socks off chili dogs.” - Test Kitchen
Click Here for Recipe: Juiciest Hamburgers Ever
“I made these before and I posted about them. Frankly they are the best hamburgers I've ever eaten! Guess what tonight we're going to break out the grill!” - Mary
Click Here for Recipe: Lisa's Grilled Steaks
“We used rib-eyes for this recipe and, boy oh boy, they came out tasty. The marinade really adds a robust hickory flavor to the meat. A bit of the Greek seasoning (that includes salt, pepper, oregano, parsley and other goodies), is all the seasoning that the tender and delicious steak needs. Do watch for flare-ups though from the fat and the butter... all of which just add to the overall yumminess!” - Test Kitchen
Click Here for Recipe: Easy Blueberry Cobbler
“To make an already delicious recipe even better – we added more blueberries (because you just can’t get enough of those bad boys) and topped it with vanilla ice cream! This delicious, moist, sweet recipe was an absolute dream and you’re truly missing out if you’re reading this and still don’t try it out!” - Brandie
Click Here for Recipe: Iron Skillet Peach Cobbler
“We loved this simple peach cobbler. Cooking in a cast iron skillet cooks the crust perfectly. The fresh peaches have just enough sugar to let their natural flavors shine. An oatmeal topping adds a nice crunch and sweetness. It's a quick and simple way to make a cobbler. Delish!” - Test Kitchen