Party Food and Drink

Porch sitting calls for cold-drink sipping.

This Fourth of July, show your patriotic spirit with a stunning cake as the centerpiece of your party.

Start the night on a delicious note.

This Southern staple serves up a generous helping of comfort and tradition.

Serve these crispy zucchini fries to kick off a meal or as part of a fun appetizer spread.

Strawberries add brightness to this fun take on banana pudding.

Cobbler is perfect for sharing– but be warned, it may get messy.

This pound cake is sublime in its simplicity, but we decided to fancy it up a bit with a Bundt pan and two contrasting icings.

Deli-roasted chicken, cream of chicken soup, and canned biscuits make a quick-and-tasty version of classic chicken and dumplings.

Virginia and Georgia compete for the claim to Brunswick stew, and the rivalry is fierce.

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

This homemade whipped cream makes easy work out of decorating small cakes.

Sure, you can fry up some eggs, but we're really in it for the bacon and the hash browns.

There's nothing quite as refreshing as this icy, boozy refresher that takes us back to warm days at the tailgate.

Our Banana Daiquiri is the quickest way to transport your senses to island mode without ever leaving home.

No-fuss recipes that'll take your summer entertaining up a notch.

Mini BLTs have never been easier with these portable tomato sandwiches.

Yes, you can make a pie out of watermelon!

Layers of cool and creamy ice cream, sweet pound cake, and juicy fresh fruit hit the spot on a hot day.

This rich, spirited Bundt cake recipe comes from Mildred "Mama Dip" Council, of the famed Mama Dip's Kitchen in Chapel Hill, NC.

Now all you need is to locate the local fireworks show.

Your guests will be wowed not only by the delightful presentation.

Your favorite candy can also be your favorite bar.

What's cooler than ice-cream pie? No-bake ice-cream pie.