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30+ Recipes for Summer Entertaining

Published: Jul 2, 2016 · Modified: Sep 23, 2020 by Manju · This post may contain affiliate links · 9 Comments

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The ultimate guide to summer entertaining with all the recipes you need to be the best host and to make sure your guests have a delicious time at your party!

30 recipes for summer entertaining - for picnics, backyard parties and summer cookouts. www.cookingcurries.com

Summer is the time for backyard parties, picnics, cookouts and lots more. I have put together some of my favorite dishes from cocktails and lemonades to entertaining essentials from the grill to appetizers to main dishes and salads to some really fabulous desserts, all that scream summer. Delight your guests by throwing the most delicious party on the block!

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Drinks / Beverages / Cocktails / Lemonades

Drinks and Beverages for Summer Entertaining - Look for more recipes in the Ultimate Summer Entertaining Guide on www.cookingcurries.com

  • Irish Cream Cold Coffee
  • Cardamom Rose Milk
  • Blueberry Grapefruit Mojito Slushies
  • Grilled Pineapple Chilli Margarita
  • Mango Fizzy Cocktail
  • Peach Lemonade
  • Pear Ginger Fizz
  • Spiced Buttermilk Popsicles
  • Guava Mint Mimosa

Sur La Table Fire Up Summer Collection

Appetizers / Dips

Appetizers and Dips for Summer Entertaining - Look for the Ultimate SUmmer Entertaining guide on www.cookingcurries.com

  • Smashed Chickpeas, Feta and Lemon on Crackers
  • Truffle Rosemary Popcorn 
  • Truffle Polenta Crostini with Wild Mushroom Sauté
  • Lamb Kebabs with Cilantro Mint Cauliflower Puree
  • Vegetarian Nacho Cups
  • Smoked Salmon Dip

From the Grill

Summer Entertaining from the Grill - Look for the Ultimate Summer Entertaining Guide on www.cookingcurries.com

  • Indian Style Grilled Corn
  • Paneer Tikka – Marinated Paneer Grilled with Vegetables
  • Ginger Tamarind Shrimp with Pineapple Salsa
  • Grilled Chicken and Black Bean Taco Salad with Tequila Lime Dressing

Other Mains and Salads

Main Dishes and Salads for Summer Entertaining - Look for the Ultimate Summer Entertaining Guide on www.cookingcurries.com

  • Skillet Harissa Couscous
  • Spring Spaghetti with Spinach Pea Pesto
  • Green Lentils and Maitake Mushroom Tacos
  • Mediterranean Spiced Lemon Roasted Chicken
  • Chana Chat Tacos
  • Harissa Chickpea Salad
  • Lemony Couscous Salad
  • Tawa Pulao

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Desserts

Desserts for Summer Entertaining - Look for the Ultimate Summer Entertaining Guide on www.cookingcurries.com

  • Vegan Mango Ice Cream
  • Ginger Vanilla Bean Panna Cotta
  • Mango Fool / Parfait with Cardamom Whipped Cream and Saffron
  • Meyer Lemon Blueberry Muffins
  • Almond Blueberry Cream Cheese Danish
  • Flourless Chocolate Almond Torte
  • Frozen Yogurt Covered Strawberries
  • 3 Ingredient Nutella Brownies
  • Cherry Thyme Hand Pies
30+ Recipes - the Ultimate SUmmer Entertaining guide - For picnics, backyard parties, summer cookouts - www.cookingcurries.com
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  1. Bintu - Recipes From A Pantry says

    July 10, 2016 at 6:06 am

    Great ideas to have a resource like this.Some excellent recipes here like the Vegan mango ice cream.

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    • Manju says

      July 11, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Thanks Bintu! We love that vegan mango ice cream!

      Reply
  2. Anne Murphy says

    July 10, 2016 at 9:43 am

    What a lovely list! I like the wide range of flavors - something for everyone, or a tantalizing mix.

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    • Manju says

      July 11, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Thank you Anne!

      Reply
  3. Igor @ Cooking The Globe says

    July 11, 2016 at 10:49 pm

    Love this list! So many awesome recipes here. Ginger tamarind shrimp and truffle rosemary popcorn sound the best!

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    • Manju says

      July 11, 2016 at 10:51 pm

      Thank you Igor!! Those are favorites here too!

      Reply
  4. Razena Schroeder | Tantalisemytastebuds.com says

    July 12, 2016 at 1:09 am

    You are a lifesaver. I have guests and am so bored with my own cooking that I want to climb the walls. This is a wonderful resource with so much variety! Thanks for sharing.

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    • Manju says

      July 12, 2016 at 1:21 am

      Thank you Razena! We all have those days, don't we?!? I find myself constantly looking at other blogs for ideas and love it when everything is in one place, so I thought why not make one for myself ? So glad it could be of help to you!

      Reply
  5. Dannii @ Hungry Healthy Happy says

    July 12, 2016 at 3:18 am

    So much deliciousness to choose from here. That corn looks amazing!

    Reply

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