Backyard Get Together Recipes You Won't Want to Miss

The last weekend of May always signifies the beginning of summer. School is already out (or just about to be) and the warm weather has hit hard and everyone’s ready for dipping in the pool and backyard get-togethers. It is a time for longer days, warmer evenings, relaxed schedules, and grilling up just about every dish you come across. Below we have included some staple recipes but with a twist to spice up your next long-weekend get together!

Creamy Italian Potato Salad

Put an Italian twist on your potato salad with this Creamy Italian Potato Salad. Forget the mayo, salad dressing, and mustard. This potato salad is packed with spinach, pesto, tomatoes, roasted red peppers and Parmesan cheese, and is perfect alongside grilled chicken or at any grill-out! Get the recipe here: https://www.thereciperebel.com/creamy-italian-potato-salad/

Smashburger

It’s just not a barbecue without a cheeseburger. But don’t just settle for your common, run-of-the-mill burger. This time, opt for a flavorful smash burger! What makes a smashburger a smashburger and not a regular hamburger? Smash burgers are first formed into balls of ground beef then pressed or smashed into a thin patty as soon as they hit the grill. This creates extra browning and flavor on the outside while maintaining the patty’s juiciness. Check out the recipe here: https://www.bonappetit.com/recipe/smash-burger-alfresco

Baby Back Ribs

Whether cooked tender and juicy, with the meat falling off the bone, or slathered with sticky sauce, it just isn’t a barbecue until baby back ribs hit the scene. This recipe from Kevin Is Cooking takes you step-by-step on how to cook up the best baby back ribs you’ve ever tasted. Plus this recipe is good all-year long because it can be cooked on the grill, an oven, or in an Instant Pot! Get the instructions here: https://keviniscooking.com/best-bbq-ribs/

Lemon Poppyseed Triple Fruit Salad

One of the best part of summertime is eating fresh fruit all day long. They call this the triple fruit salad with lemon poppyseed dressing but you can go ahead and call it “The Best Summer Fruit Salad” because it truly is. Your potluck guests won’t be able to resist the winning combo of pineapple, kiwi, and strawberry. Plus topped with a delightful lemon poppyseed dressing.. *chef kiss*. Get the recipe here: https://thestayathomechef.com/best-fruit-salad/

Real Strawberry Lemonade

Finally, wash down these incredible dishes with a refreshing glass of cool strawberry lemonade. Like we said before, summertime is all about fresh fruit so don’t just serve frozen or powdered lemonade even if it is a bit easier. This Strawberry Lemonade recipe uses real lemons and strawberries and Agave nectar to stir up the perfect combination of sweet and tart lemonade. Try this recipe here: https://therecipecritic.com/homemade-strawberry-lemonade/