Throw the Best Backyard Party

Entertaining is a breeze with these easy menus from Food Network Magazine.

From: Food Network Magazine

Photo By: Ryan Liebe ©Ryan Liebe—2016

Fourth of July Picnic

This Independence Day, put out an all-American spread.

Photographs by Ryan Liebe

Spiked Sweet Tea

Serve this refreshing drink in Mason jars for even more picnic flair.

Get the Recipe: Spiked Sweet Tea

Crispy Fried Chicken and Onions

Serve these to your guests on patriotic platters.

Get the Recipe: Crispy Fried Chicken and Onions

Quick Pickles

Make these pickles in the morning and they'll be ready to serve by party time.

Get the Recipe: Quick Pickles

Patriotic Potato Salad

This potato salad is a light side on a warm summer day.

Get the Recipe: Patriotic Potato Salad

Backyard Carnival

Host your own mini fair with this easy menu.

Watermelon Limeade

Try this twist on lemonade using fresh summer fruit.

Get the Recipe: Watermelon Limeade

Sausage-and-Peppers Corn Dogs

Your favorite carnival fare is now portable.

Get the Recipe: Sausage-and-Peppers Corn Dogs

Salad on a Stick

This whimsical take on a side salad lets guests mingle while they eat.

Get the Recipe: Salad on a Stick

Brownie-Cotton Candy Sundaes

This ice cream sundae is the ultimate grand finale.

Get the Recipe: Brownie-Cotton Candy Sundaes

Summer Luau

Bring the flavor and fun of Hawaii to any gathering.

Pulled Pork Sliders with Spam and Tropical Slaw

Adding Spam to these sliders gives them a traditional Hawaiian flavor.

Get the Recipe: Pulled Pork Sliders with Spam and Tropical Slaw

Blue Lagoon Cocktails

Serve this drink in tiki glasses to transport your guests to the tropics.

Get the Recipe: Blue Lagoon Cocktails

Tuna Poke

Try the new poke trend in a lettuce cup.

Get the Recipe: Tuna Poke

Olympics Brunch

Gear up for the games with a colorful spread — and Brazilian cocktails.

Olympic Rings Bagel Bar

Let guests build their own bagel based on the colors of the games.

Get the Recipe: Olympic Rings Bagel Bar

Gold-Medal Caipirinhas

Sip on this cocktail to get the feel of Rio right in your backyard.

Get the Recipe: Gold-Medal Caipirinhas

Fruit Torches

Ice cream cones and fresh fruit make this dish a breeze.

Get the Recipe: Fruit Torches

Food Network Magazine

Throw the Best Backyard Party

Fourth of July Picnic

Spiked Sweet Tea

Crispy Fried Chicken and Onions

Quick Pickles

Patriotic Potato Salad

Backyard Carnival

Watermelon Limeade

Sausage-and-Peppers Corn Dogs

Salad on a Stick

Brownie-Cotton Candy Sundaes

Summer Luau

Pulled Pork Sliders with Spam and Tropical Slaw

Blue Lagoon Cocktails

Tuna Poke

Olympics Brunch

Olympic Rings Bagel Bar

Gold-Medal Caipirinhas

Fruit Torches

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