These fake out desserts will have all your cookout guests doing a double take!

Getting together outside is an elemental part of the human existence. Here are the recipes and tips you need to get it right — plus some of our favorite stories about summer reunions.

This jumbo pop is sure to make everyone smile.

This may just be the sweetest pineapple you’ll ever eat.

While you're manning the grill, simple appetizers for guests to snack on are a must. Win your next cookout with these quick and easy appetizers from Food Network's Bobby Flay.

Design your dream dessert: This easy recipe leads to dozens of possibilities.

This faux seafood platter is actually dessert in disguise!

Learn about how to make sun tea from Food Network using a glass pitcher, regular tea leaves and a homemade simple syrup.

If your love of watermelon ramps up when the temperatures rise, deck out everything from your house to your person with these sweet pink-and-green finds.

Stocking a bar doesn't have to break the bank. Start with the basics, and build from there. Assess your bar supplies each season and before each planned party. In the warmer months, think beer, white wine and light spirits.