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Summer Entertaining, menus, parties, buffet
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Salmon Salad
Cold Cucumber Salad
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Tangy Marinated Shrimp with Parsley or Chives
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Menu Basics
Planning the Menu
Six to ten guests is a good number for a sit-down dinner. But after 10 guests, a buffet's the easiest way to go. With a smaller group, it's a better bet that you can safely serve one set menu. As the group gets larger, there's potential for strong food preferences, allergies and lifestyle/health choices, like vegetarianism or heart-healthy meals.
Starters
For six or ten guests: Cold soup, summer salads or ceviche

For 20 guests or more: Cold soup, pre-made vegetable slaws or a composed salad
Main Dishes
For six guests: Lamb chops , pork chops or a whole fish for the table

For ten: Bigger cuts like flank steak or skirt steak, beef tenderloin or whole chickens cooked on beer cans

For 20: A lobster bake or crab boil, sausages , brats or burgers
Summer Sides
Cole slaw
Potato salad
Macaroni salad
Grilled vegetables
Grilled pita, tortillas
Panzanella
Sliced tomatoes
Corn on the cob
Desserts
Summer pudding
Trifles
Poached peaches
Fruit pies
Crisps
Crumbles
Buckles
Fruit salad

Summer Meals
Inspired menus with plan-ahead guides
Jamaican Flavors

Eat Locally

Beef for a Crowd

Bring on the Brats
Pork Ribs

It's Greek. It's Lamb. It's fabulous!

It's All About the Dessert

Pork Chops Rule

Outdoor Entertaining
Simple strategies for a stylish soiree
Create ambiance

Serve a signature drink/cocktail

Develop a theme
Outdoor fondue

Keep bugs away
Summer Sips
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