Summer may not officially begin until June 20th, but for many across the country, school has already let out and the temperatures have risen! As soon as Memorial Day rolls around, it is all-out BBQ season in South Florida! Between Memorial Day, Father's Day, and the last day of school, the grills are fired up and we start pulling out the ribs, chicken wings and coleslaw for backyard BBQs. I thought I'd share some of my favorite Recipes for Entertaining Outdoors, as I am sure that you're getting ready for summer entertaining too!
Check out Outdoor Entertaining Recipes
by Jenn Quillen at Foodie.com
Ah, summertime. What does that mean to you? Is it a gathering with your family on a Sunday night because the weather is just too pretty to waste on a meal indoors? Is it a long, lazy day on the beach with a picnic basket full of sandwiches, fruit salad and iced tea? Or is it the children running in the backyard, waterguns blazing, splashing in the pool, meats sizzling on the grill?
Whatever your idea of summertime, these recipes will be sure to make a great addition. Check out my Recipes for Entertaining Outdoors Collection on Foodie.com for lots of great recipe ideas!
Robin (Masshole Mommy)
We have a lot of cookouts in the summer time, but we are a burgers & dogs kind of family.
tee mccluskey
That grilled watermelon looks amazing, never thought about grilling watermelon!
Brett Martin
we grill all year round here even in CT but oh, how i love the sides of summer. those baked beans look awesome!
Kay Adeola
I love summer time and having lots of BBQ's, will have to check out these more and try some this year.
Liz Mays
I was just grilling yesterday and I'd forgotten how good that tastes. I'll be grilling a LOT this summer!
aimee fauci
Grilled watermelon.. what the heck? I am head over heals for cole slaw lately!!! In TX.. grilling is year round 😉 This summer I am seriously going to try and come up w some creative dishes.. Your post has inspired me.. I may just need to book mark this post..
Debbie Denny
Awesome collection of ideas. The watermelon looks very interesting.
Candy O
So looking forward to cooking out this summer. I've never tried grilled watermelon..
Shell
We just had 40 people over for a cookout this weekend. My goal was to not have to turn on the oven for any of it!
Candace Hagerty
I love all the summer recipe ideas I can get. I plan on soaking up every bit of the summer this year and that includes DELICIOUS foods 🙂
Krystyn
We grilled this weekend and it was so yummy. I always forget how tasty food is off the grill.
Janell Poulette
I love party food! Thanks for a great collection for me to find great recipes!
Janel (A Mom's Take)
I'm pretty intrigued with that grilled watermelon. I must know more. Off to browse a bit.
Carly Bellard
Grilled watermelon??? I am actually planning on grilling pineapple tonight- maybe I will throw some watermelon on too!
Autumn
What a great collection! I especially have my eye on that s'mores icebox cake!
Bekki Kell
I have never thought of grilling watermelon but what a great idea!!! I think we may have to try it on the 4th of July!
Jenn
Delicious roundup! We finally have a yard with shade so I'd like to do some entertaining.
Clancy Cash Harrison MS, RD, LDN
The watermelon looks amazing- i love all of your ideas.
Felicia
These all look delicious. So beautiful and fresh!
Chelsea
I love BBQing in summer, everything is so good straight off the grill! Thanks for these great recipes 🙂
Veronica
We never cook out, mainly because the last time I did that I cinched my hair, eyebrows and lashes. Plus we are vegans now and I prefer my veggies fresh and not cooked. I do know that family cookouts are fun and not just about the food, but a way to come together and bond
Jenni E. {Sweet Pennies from Heaven}
So many fun yummies! We cook out a whole bunch, all summer long. We also celebrate outside for birthdays, and we always cook out for those too!!
krystalskitsch
The grilled watermelon is intriguing! I'd love to try that one.
Virginia
I don't know why I've never grilled watermelon before. I love pineapple and mango off the grill. We have half a watermelon left over from yesterday, so I'll be testing it out!
mary
That no bake cheesecake is right up my alley. YUMMO. I must make one
Debbie L.
Great collection of recipes! Pinned to make sure to make a fw of them this summer
Christie
Ohh, I could always use a new Baked Beans recipe! They all look delicious and ready for a summer party!
valmg
I've never heard of grilled watermelon! Warm weather has arrived here finally and I'm looking forward to trying some new things.
Amanda Her
Grilled fruit is so good! I haven't tried watermelon, but pineapple is my favorite.
Amanda
These look really good!!! I have had grilled pineapple and it was delicious!
Rosey
Ohh, a grilled watermelon. I haven't had that, but I would sure like to give it a try.
Janeane Davis
One of the best things about summer is that you get to eat outside and enjoy the warmth and feel of the sun on your face.
lisa
Watermelon on the grill?! Why have I not thought of that deliciousness before!
Jessica (Savory Experiments)
What a great collection! Tis the season for outdoor entertaining. I love the watermelon with jalapeno.
Camesha
I'm intrigued by the grilled watermelon. That seems pretty tasty!
Ashley M
Definitely pinned this. I love summer grilling - we grilled every day over Memorial Day weekend.
Toni
We love to cook out during the summer. Of course watermelon is always a great outdoor treat too!
Cassie
I've never thought of doing grilled watermelon! Oh baked beans don't tempt me with those when I'm on this diet lol
Debi
I love using the grill. We were grilling this weekend and now I am on the hunt for all kind of summer recipes.
Christina S
This is a great collection. I love grilling fruit.
Cara
These look yummy! I love a good BBQ Rib and the strawberry pie looks delicious!