Menu, Recipes, and Tips

Main Dish
Rely on an entree that requires minimal fuss and can be served straight off the grill, like sausages. Tastier than hot dogs, easier than burgers, they are an ideal main dish.

Grilled Sausages Recipe

Side Dishes
Stick with salads that can be made in advance. No need to reheat.

Baby Potato and Watercress Salad Recipe

Coleslaw Cups Recipe

Tomato and Shallot Salad Recipe

Condiments
Offer spoonfuls of sweet, tart, or spicy flavors, or a combination. They can transform a simple main dish into something intriguing.

Smashed-Onion Jam Recipe

Grape Tomato Relish Recipe

Beverages
A pitcher of beer can buy you much-needed time if dinner is running late. Or it can offer an excuse to linger outside after dessert.

Ginger Beer Recipe

Dessert
These bite-size treats are easier to make than their elegant appearance suggests. If there's no time to bake, sandwich the berry cream filling between two store-bought cookies.

Raspberry Powder Puffs Recipe