The Pioneer Woman's Best Recipes for a Summertime Cookout
No matter what kind of outdoor meal you're planning, look no further than these seasonal recipes to round out the meal.
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Grilled Chicken
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Chicken Jalapeno Popper Quesadilla
Fresh jalapeno and smoky pepper jack cheese add a fiery kick to these 16-minute quesadillas.
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Big Grilled Veggie Salad
Seasonal picks like zucchini, squash and bell peppers star in Ree’s top-rated salad.
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Lemon and Berry Icebox Cake
Ree uses a combination of fresh berries and berry jams for this easy cake. Make it ahead of time and then pop in the fridge to chill out until you’re ready to serve it.
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Jalapeno Pimento Cheese
Adobo sauce and jalapenos add a punch of heat to Ree’s super creamy pimento cheese.
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Taco Tomatoes
Skip the taco shells and stuff fresh tomatoes with all of your favorite taco fixings!
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Gazpacho Pasta
Ree transforms gazpacho, a cold tomato-based soup, into a fresh pasta sauce that she finishes with tons of fragrant herbs.
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Grilled Potato Salad
Ree boils the potatoes until tender before grilling, which ultimately saves tons of time.
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Pinwheels 3 Ways
Take your pick between meaty, spicy or veggie pinwheels, or try all three!
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Quick and Easy Fruit Tarts
Ree uses store-bought puff pastry dough for these quick and easy fruit tarts filled with a sweet mix of berries and topped with homemade whipped cream.
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Sparkling Sangria
Orange liqueur and bubbly prosecco form the base of this fruity adults-only sipper.
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Big Bad Beef Skewers
It’s all about the spice mix here. Ree likes a combo of lemon pepper seasoning, garlic powder and fennel seeds to give the beef tons of flavor.
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Crisp in a Pinch
16 minutes is all you need for this warm fruit crisp layered with sweet berries and a cinnamon-almond topping.
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Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda, Tomatoes and Basil
Ree turns up the heat on the classic pasta salad by using adobo sauce from chipotle peppers.
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Caribbean Burgers with Mango Slaw
“This was DEEEElicious,” one fan told us, “It was super easy to make, took virtually no time.”
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Million Dollar Dip
Blue cheese crumbles and crispy bacon bits add a salty, tangy bite to this dip, which Ree likes to serve with crackers and corn chips.
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Paige's Brownie S'mores Bars
Ree adds a summer spin to store-bought brownie mix by finishing off the brownies with all of the great s’mores fixings and a salted caramel drizzle.
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Spicy Baby Back Ribs
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Kid-Friendly Pasta Salad
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Summer Chicken Salad
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Tomato-Basil Salad
With in-season tomatoes and basil at the ready, Ree doesn't need to do much to showcase their natural sweetness. She simply tosses them with a garlic oil and tangy balsamic to create a light, fresh salad.
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Sliders
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Corn Salad
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Grilled Vegetables with Cilantro-Yogurt Dressing
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Fruit Salad with Orange-Vanilla Syrup
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Spicy Pasta Salad with Smoked Gouda and Basil
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Oven-Roasted BBQ Chicken
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Spicy Pop Pulled Pork
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Greek Grilled Eggplant Steaks
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Grilled Nectarine Salad
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Mango Chile Chicken
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Mediterranean Orzo Salad
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Chuck Burgers
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BBQ Potato Salad
Put a slight spin on traditional potato salad with a BBQ dressing. It’s the perfect side to complement any grilled main dish.
Roasted Corn with Four-Chile Butter
Turn up the heat on roasted corn with a four-chile butter made from Anaheim, poblano and jalapeno peppers and chili powder.
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