10 Fabulous Summer Recipes For Cookouts and BBQs

From cool refreshing drinks to fun desserts, this collection has 10 Fabulous Summer Recipes For Cookouts and BBQs. They’re easy and delicious recipes that everyone will love for your next summer BBQ.

It’s nearing that time of the year when the weather is great for cookouts and BBQs.  Family cookouts, holiday BBQs, and potluck picnics are some of the best food-eating events I know.  It’s especially wonderful when everyone bring something the table and we can get new recipes and try new foods.  

I’ve been thinking of what I want to make for our next gathering and so I gathered 10 delicious summer recipes straight from the blog.  I’m sharing two each of refreshing drinks, salads, grilling recipes, and summery desserts.  

What are some of your all-time favorite summer foods? What’s one food you must have at a BBQ? I love baked beans, grilled chicken, and a sweet treat to round out the meal. Of course, a good grilled hot dog can’t be beat, either.

10 Fabulous Summer Recipes For Cookouts and BBQs

Let’s start off with two refreshing summer drinks. Both are two of my favorites.

Sparkling Hibiscus Iced Tea

Sparkling Hibiscus Iced Tea is a refreshing and delicious drink to cool off with this summer. With a hint of tartness from the hibiscus tea and a little sweetness from honey, this drink will become a favorite.

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Homemade Cherry Limeade Recipe (Non-Alcoholic and Vodka Version)

Cool down this summer with a refreshing drink such as this Homemade Cherry Limeade. Filled with cherries and fresh limes, this thirst-quenching drink will become a favorite.

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Next up, how about two summer salads that will rock your cookout menu.

Creamy Macaroni Coleslaw Salad

It doesn’t get much better than combining two classic and favorite summer salads with this Creamy Macaroni Coleslaw Salad. It’s a crunch, creamy salad perfect for all of your summer cookouts.

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Cucumber Tomato Salad with Lemon Poppy Seed Dressing

Cucumber Tomato Salad with lemon poppy seed dressing is a simple and delicious salad, perfect for lunch or with dinner. It’s a great way to enjoy summer flavors,

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Grilling is the norm for us most of the year, so these recipes are two of our favorites to get on the grill.

Sweet Chili Pineapple Chicken Tenders

Grill up these Sweet Chili Pineapple Chicken Tenders for your next cookout. Serve over rice or along side of roasted vegetables, this chicken recipe is a winner.

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Grilled Shrimp and Sausage with Pineapple Skewers

Seasoned with herbs and spices these Grilled Shrimp and Sausage with Pineapple Skewers are your answer to a summertime quick and easy dinner.

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What about sides? Gotta have sides at your cookout!

Garlic Grilled Tomatoes

Grill fresh summer tomatoes that are drizzled with a garlic and herb infused olive oil to bring out the robust flavors of the tomatoes.

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Cowboy Beans

These Cowboy Beans have a sweet and tangy taste to them thanks to the honey and the chili pepper. Plus, it only takes 30 minutes to make.

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Of course, there has to be dessert!

Grilled Pound Cake with Fresh Berries #SummerGrilling

The buttery toasted flavor of Grilled Pound Cake makes a great base for fresh summertime berries. Serve with a scoop of ice cream and it’s a perfect summer dessert.

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Easy Summer Beach Themed Cupcakes

You’ll love these Easy Summer Beach Themed Cupcakes for your summer parties. Easy to make lemon cupcakes & lemon cream cheese frosting topped with fun edibles.

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There you have it! 10 simple and delicious recipes for your next summer get together! If you want to see more, check out these summer recipes or these 20 Cool Summer Treats for Hot Summer Days

Also you may enjoy these other cookout recipes

• Best Ever BBQ Baked Beans from Intelligent Domestications
• Creamy Red Potato Salad from That Recipe
• Ultimate Gourmet Hot Dog Bar from Smartypants Kitchen
• Jalapeno Dubliner Stuffed Hamburgers from Hezzi-D’s Books and Cooks

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