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Summer Parties

SUMMER PICNIC SIDE DISHES

Tomato Salad With Cheese Crisps

We've picked out great portable side dishes for your next summer picnic or block party.

Tomato Salad With Cheese Crisps
Packable Picnic Favorites

DESSERTS THAT TRAVEL WELL

Paula's Gooey Butter Cookies

Easy-to-pack desserts will sweeten your summer party.

Paula's Butter Cookies
Cherry Hand Pies
Blackberry Pudding

CAMPING WITH THE PIONEER WOMAN

Campfire Beans

Ree whips up dishes to cook over a campfire.

Campfire Beans
Banana Boats in Foil
Skillet Cornbread

FN Chefs' Recipes for a Potluck

Cold-Fashioned Potato Salad Neely's Lemon Pasta Salad Belize Breeze Bobby's Spicy Grilled Corn Giada's Frozen Mango Cocktail Rachael's 10 Minute Fruit Tart

Essential Summer Shopping Guide

Easy Finger Foods

Easy Finger Foods

Serve no-fuss, hand-held bites like crudite and skewers.

More Party-Ready Snacks

Party Calculator

Party Calculator

Make sure you have enough food and drink for a barbecue.

Plan Your Party

Paula's Southern Party

Paula's Southern Party

Feed a hungry crowd with Paula's family-style meal.

Fried Chicken and Sliders

Herb-Filled Table

Herb-Filled Table

Turn your backyard table into an herb-covered spread.

Easy Tabletop Ideas

Pretty Picnic Table

Pretty Picnic Table

Use a beach towel instead of a tablecloth for your picnic.

Colorful Table Ideas

Creative Party Ideas

Creative Party Ideas

Learn how to turn a watermelon into a keg.

Watermelon Carving and More

Wine Know-How

Wine Know-How

Kid-Friendly Drinks

Kid-Friendly Drinks

Sandra's Cocktail Party

Sandra's Cocktail Party

The famous hostess throws a waterfront cocktail party.

Party Photos, Plus Recipes

Fruity Centerpiece Ideas

Fruity Centerpiece Ideas

Turn a pineapple into a vase or oranges into votives.

Fun Ideas for Your Table

Island Dreaming

Island Dreaming

Green Party Decorations

Outdoor Party Inspiration

Find eco-friendly decorations from Food Network Magazine.

It's Easy Being Green

Fresh and Fruity Drinks

Fresh and Fruity Drinks

Gelatin Gone Wild

Gelatin Gone Wild

How to Stock a Bar

How to Stock a Bar

Think beer, white wine and light spirits like rum.

Cocktail Bar Basics

Party Ideas From HGTV

Party Ideas From HGTV
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Summer Grilling, Course by Course

Grilling Menus

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