Summer Appetizers and Party Food

Staff Picks

Easy Peach Cobbler Recipe

This unpretentious six-ingredient recipe comes together in just 10 minutes.

Picnic Egg Salad Recipe

It wouldn't be summer in the South without a go-to egg salad.

Fresh Fruit Salad

Whip up an easy-to-make batch of our Fresh Fruit Salad before hosting your next brunch and luncheon.

A recipe we first published in the '90s, we love the addition of Tex-Mex flavors to the iconic deviled egg. This recipe is perfect for any party that doesn't mind a little heat in addition to great flavor.

Spicy Southwestern Deviled Eggs Recipe

Give your deviled eggs a little heat with this Southwester twist.

Okra and Rice Casserole Recipe

This dish is simple to make, but it packs an amazing amount of flavor from tender sautéed okra, sweet corn, Cajun spices, and buttery garlic breadcrumbs.

Grilled Chicken Thighs with Alabama White Sauce

Flawlessly seasoned grilled chicken topped with creamy Alabama white sauce is the perfect main dish for a summer cookout.

Easy Shrimp Scampi with Basil

Create a quick meal around two of the season's favorite ingredients – fresh basil and succulent shrimp.

Peach Bread Pudding with Bourbon Caramel Recipe

A spiked caramel sauce makes this bread pudding truly spectacular.

Freezer Peach Pie Recipe

What's better than peach pie in summer? Peach pie in winter!

Red Potato Salad

Trust us and try this delicious red potato salad recipe. It just might become one of Mama's go-tos!

Inspiration and Ideas

21 Of Our Most Delicious Pink Cocktails

Drink pink.

No-Cook Appetizers and Salads So You Don't Have To Spend A Minute by Your Stovetop

Add these easy, no-cook appetizers and inventive salad recipes to any summer meal.

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Strawberry Jam

Summer Sauce Recipe

Smoky Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs Recipe

Shrimp Rémoulade Deviled Eggs Recipe

Fans of heat will really enjoy these Shrimp Rémoulade Deviled Eggs.

All Summer Appetizers and Party Food

Ranch Turkey Burgers Recipe

Take a break from the traditional beef burgers and dig into these juicy turkey burgers.

Grilled Sweet Potato Fries Recipe

Everyone will gobble up these spicy grilled sweet potato fries topped with honey and salty queso fresco.

Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad Recipe

This deliciously simple Field Pea, Corn, and Bacon Salad is the perfect way to exhibit the flavors of the summer season.

Pickled Shrimp and Vegetables Recipe

Okra and sweet peppers add color and flavor to classic pickled shrimp.

Peach-Ricotta Cheesecake with Pecan Crust Recipe

This silky peach-topped cheesecake is made with two Georgia staples: peaches and pecans.

Seared Scallops with Fresh Tomato-Basil Sauce and Orzo Recipe

In just 30 minutes you can have restaurant-worthy seared scallops ready for a delicious weeknight dinner.

Watermelon Pie

Yes, you can make a pie out of watermelon!

Fresh Herb Pesto Recipe

Pesto is one of the easiest and most popular ways to make use of summer's prolific herbs.

Smoked Pork Butt Sandwich

A flavorful, smoky-sweet BBQ rub creates a perfectly crispy bark on this tender pork roast.

Red, White, and Blue Cheesecake Bars Recipe

Make a batch of these crowd-pleasing cookie bars up to two days in advance.

Creole Shrimp Deviled Eggs Recipe

What better way to top off a fluffy deviled egg than with shrimp?

Banana Pudding Milk Shake Recipe

Kick off your flip-flops and enjoy this delightful summer shake on the porch.

Watermelon-Ginger Mojitos

Watermelon, mint, lime, and ginger come together to make this wonderfully refreshing pitcher drink.

Toasted Couscous and Tomato Salad Recipe

Juicy tomatoes just plucked from the garden give this dish its irresistible freshness.

Lavender-Plum Shrub Recipe

A shrub is a tangy, fruity, vinegar-based drink that's made a comeback in recent years.

Deviled Crab Melts Recipe

Kick off a summer party with crunchy crostinis topped with lightly spiced crab.

60+ Old-Fashioned Picnic Recipes

Ditch the dining room this season and take it outside.

Tomato, Peach, and Corn Salad Recipe

This fresh, vibrant recipe is filled with garden and farmers' market finds, but it doesn't require a lot of ingredients.

40 Classic Summer Potluck Recipes Like Grandma Used to Make

These big-batch dishes will transport your guests right back to Grandma's kitchen.

Beer Can Chicken Recipe

Beer can chicken should be your go-to grill recipe this summer.

Grilled Clambake Foil Packets with Herb Butter Recipe

You can quickly assemble the foil packets in the morning and store them in the fridge, then head out for a day in the sun and surf.

Lime Fizz Recipe

This fizzy, lime-flavored drink is the perfect kids' cool-me-down on hot summer afternoons. For an adult version, stir 2/3 cup vodka in with simple syrup.

Watermelon Gazpacho Recipe

Cool off this summer with our favorite chilled soup.

Deviled Eggs with Assorted Toppings Recipe

his simple deviled egg recipe comes together in 15 minutes and you can easily put out toppings you think your guests would like the add to their deviled eggs.

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