Pesto sauce is perfect for dressing cooked pasta, especially if it's homemade. Even without adding anything else, your dish will be complete and self-sufficient. For those...
Recipes for a picnic outdoors
Sangria is the perfect drink if you're hosting a large gathering and need to prepare it in advance. The longer it sits in the refrigerator, the more intense the flavor will be. Try this refreshing...
Pico de gallo salsa is typically made with tomatoes, but during the height of watermelon season, try substituting watermelon for the tomato. It makes a refreshing appetizer that perfectly combines...
This healthy salad recipe was inspired by the cream cheese and smoked salmon bagel, a popular New York sandwich. Combined with the best spring vegetables, these ingredients become...
Place juicy pieces of grilled jerk pork on tortilla chips, top with pineapple and shredded cheese. Bake the nachos to melt the cheese, and enjoy this classic...
The classic French salad "Niçoise" is a magnificent combination of fresh greens, tuna, and olives in a tart vinaigrette. Various recipes add other ingredients,...
Potato salad has never been so light, fresh, and healthy! It's made with new potatoes, fresh arugula, steamed green beans, tender baked salmon, and...
Creamed corn is a delicious side dish for grilled meat or barbecue. A slow cooker makes it easy to prepare while you're busy grilling and tending to the meat. The flavor is delicate, and the texture...
This pasta salad uses shredded store-bought rotisserie chicken. Its savory meat imparts a rich flavor that's perfectly complemented by a dressing of mayonnaise, barbecue sauce, and ham relish.
These vibrant rolls are made with delicious, healthy, and familiar ingredients. They're a perfect combination of cheese, ham, bread, and vegetables. Kids will not only enjoy devouring them, but they'll also be able to...
Transform Mexican nachos into a vibrant Caribbean-inspired appetizer. Tortilla chips are served under a layer of shredded grilled jerk pork, fresh pineapple chunks, and melting, savory cheese...
If you decide to bake cornbread with store-bought mix, give it a personal touch and a more homemade flavor by adding walnuts, fresh thyme, and honey to the dough. And to make it easier to eat and...
Jeff Mauro makes the patties for these sandwiches from ground meatballs. They're incredibly juicy and rich. And Jeff's spicy homemade jardinière adds a touch of piquancy. You can substitute...
Even slow-cooked pork ribs can be given a grilled flavor. A spice mix with smoked chipotle peppers will come to the rescue. It adds a touch of...
These sweet-spicy, sticky pork ribs are infused with a dual flavor of ginger beer: they're marinated in it first, then basted with a ginger beer-based sauce while grilling, and fresh ginger adds...
Chicken wings are baked in the oven until crispy, then immediately tossed with a thick beer glaze. This glaze combines barbecue sauce, brown sugar, and chipotle sauce...
If you love hearty potato salads, try this unique twist with crispy french fries. Combine hot fries with luscious frisee lettuce in a vinaigrette and top with...
While there are many variations of egg salad with various ingredients, the most delicious remains the original, simple version made with just hard-boiled eggs in a dressing. Here's the best...
The most delicious hot dogs are grilled, especially on a charcoal grill, where they're infused with a smoky flavor. Grill both the buns and the sausages, brushing them with barbecue sauce for a minute before they're done, and you'll...
Grilled green onions and onions add a rich flavor to your potato salad. Combine chopped onions with boiled red potatoes in their skins and dress with a sour cream horseradish dressing.
Give a hearty potato salad a more savory twist by adding green beans. In addition to potatoes and green beans, this salad also features crisp celery stalks and red onion, all wrapped in a creamy...
This festive dip is filled with spiced beef, loads of cheese, tomatoes, and chili peppers, and is incredibly filling, even though it's just an appetizer. It's made with beer, which makes it...
11 Summer Cupcake Toppings
Decorate your dessert table with these themed cupcakes: perfect for the beach, picnic, or backyard barbecue. Perfection beyond compare.
These sausage rolls on skewers will be a hit at your next picnic or backyard party, and they only require two ingredients: sausage and...
The filling for these sandwiches is made from pork shoulder, roasted to the point where it easily pulls apart along the grain. Before baking, the whole shoulder is marinated in a dry spice mix. If...
If you're preparing snacks for watching the game, these football-shaped puff pastries are perfect: they're easy to make with store-bought puff pastry, look atmospheric, and their savory...
Want to make your potato salad more festive? Make it with purple potatoes! This side dish will be a vibrant addition to your dinner and is sure to be a hit, because in addition to...
Fresh homemade salsa and BBQ-flavored chicken nuggets infuse these nachos with vibrant summer flavor any time of year. Perfect for large gatherings, house parties, and...
Fans of spicy Buffalo chicken wings will love the idea of preparing the drumsticks for the same flavor and serving them as a main course with a side dish or as a beer appetizer. Chicken drumsticks...
A quick, healthy, and nutritious canned bean salad is a lifesaver when you need a filling meal without turning on the stove. It's especially great for summer and picnics. Canned beans...
This salad features all the traditional components of a classic Cobb: chicken, bacon, tomatoes, avocado, and blue cheese. Everything is served on a bed of Bibb lettuce and drizzled with a creamy dressing,...
The beauty of this recipe is that you partially roast the turkey legs at home in the oven, and you can do it a day ahead, so the hungry crowd at the grill doesn't have to wait long for a treat. Directly...
For all pizza lovers and dough-hating enthusiasts, this recipe suggests using a French baguette as a base. Cut it into pieces, then slice each piece horizontally in half...
Bananas (both fresh and pudding-style), caramel and toffee are piled atop a pressed cookie crust and cream cheese filling for the perfect dessert to finish...
Sweet and spicy barbecue sauce with a hint of smoke and sharp cheddar help transform leftover pulled pork into a delicious bread that's perfect for serving at a house party as an appetizer instead of...
You don't need to fire up the grill to enjoy the flavors of barbecue. Beef brisket is simmered for hours in a homemade barbecue sauce made with bourbon, molasses, and smoked paprika.
These sandwiches are ready in minutes and taste like grilled chicken. You'll need store-bought rotisserie chicken and barbecue sauce. Shred the chicken, heat through...
These healthy avocado and smoked salmon toasts are a luxurious and delicious way to get a mid-day boost! Ready in just minutes, they're bursting with fresh flavors and delicious...
The principle of cooking these drumsticks isn't much different from any other barbecue: you rub them with a spice mixture, marinate them, then grill them, brushing them with mop sauce. And what gives them...
These traditional Venezuelan corn flour flatbreads, like PAN, are served as an appetizer with spicy black beans, mango slices, and avocado, which are stuffed into arepas like pockets. Thanks to...
Why not give traditional hummus a new twist? Baked sweet potatoes are a perfect choice. Their soft texture blends beautifully with the chickpea puree, creating a delicious...
If your child loves tacos with a variety of toppings and fillings, surprise them with a unique school lunch and put together a taco bar in a lunchbox! They can be taken to school or on a picnic. To do this, you'll...
Indian-style wraps are a great snack idea when you're craving something a little more exotic, as they offer a wonderful combination of spicy and sweet notes. The filling is made with...
This recipe transforms classic potato salad with a creamy dressing into a vegetarian side dish perfect for holidays, picnics, or a simple midweek dinner. A little...
If you're following a plant-based diet or just looking for a good dairy-free dish, this creamy pasta salad is the perfect solution. It's perfect for picnics and...
Try a classic American burger with a Latin American twist. The patty is made from a blend of ground beef, raw spicy Mexican chorizo sausage, and adobo seasoning.
You don't need to peel the young red potatoes for this salad: the thin skin contains many essential micronutrients that will make your salad healthier. Just be sure to wash them thoroughly...
This pineapple keg will be the highlight of any summer or Hawaiian-themed party. Inside, it's filled with a delicious tropical Painkiller cocktail made with rum, coconut cream, orange...
This vibrant, nutritious Mexican-inspired salad is perfect for summer and picnics. It's packed with healthy vegetables, contrasting textures, and a whole host of flavors, including spicy, sweet, and...
In this recipe, Trisha Yearwood combines two delicious desserts: chocolate fondue and an American camping s'more. You'll experience all the flavors of a traditional s'more, but in a fondue form. Chocolate ganache is poured over...























































