Our 50 Favorite Summer Recipes for Any Outdoor Cookout (2024)

The key to making perfect cheeseburgers starts with the patties. These have a blend of one pound of ground beef (80/20) and one pound of ground sirloin (90/10) so they stay moist and flavorful.

Get the Classic Cheeseburger recipe.

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Make summer veggies shine with this light and fresh side salad featuring cherry tomatoes, cucumbers, red onion, and avocado. There's also plenty of flavorful herbs!

Get the Chickpea Salad recipe.

Grilled flank steak will be your go-to dinner for summer weeknights and holidays alike! It's so easy to prepare and can even be served over a salad or with a fresh pico de gallo.

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This twist on a classic summer drink becomes even more summery (if that's possible!) thanks to fresh strawberries. It's the perfect way to cool down on a hot day.

Get the Strawberry Lemonade recipe.

Say hello to the ultimate BBQ food! These ribs sticky, smoky, and perfect when served with potato salad.

Get the Grilled BBQ Ribs recipe.

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Fresh veggies, smoky chipotle peppers, and a creamy Southwestern dressing make this side dish perfect for a cookout! It's great for making ahead, too!

Get the Southwestern Pasta Salad recipe.

These shrimp are simple yet flavorful thanks to a zippy lemon and garlic marinade. You can even serve them alongside your grilled steaks for a fun surf and turf dinner.

Get the Grilled Shrimp Skewers recipe.

It's cool, creamy, and loaded with fresh berries! This no-bake treat is the ultimate summer dessert.

Get the Strawberry Icebox Cake recipe.

As far as potato salads go, this one is top of the list! It's creamy and fresh thanks to dill, but it also has that scrumptious crunch from the crispy bacon.

Get the Red Potato Salad recipe.

This cool, refreshing drink is made with Campari, prosecco, sparkling water, and orange juice. And it's about to become your favorite summer co*cktail.

Get the Campari Spritz recipe.

SHOP GLASSES

Watermelon is a must-have at any summer cookout, but grilled watermelon will surprise all your friends and family! It's so much fun to make and eat.

Get the Grilled Watermelon recipe.

We've got the lowdown on how to marinate beef and it couldn't be easier! Especially when you cook the beef on skewers on the grill.

Get the Beef Kebab Marinade recipe.

Is there anything better in summer than sweet, fresh corn on the cob? Here's how to grill it perfectly every time!

Get the Grilled Corn on the Cob recipe.

Take your cookout to the next level with this simple step: Brush your hot dogs with BBQ sauce! Then, top them with a crunchy slaw.

Get Ree's BBQ Hot Dogs with Cilantro Slaw recipe.

When juicy summer tomatoes are in season, there's nothing better! They look so beautiful on this savory pie.

Get the Tomato Pie recipe.

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Herby pesto and shrimp! How could you get much more summery than that? Oh yes, add some sweet asparagus.

Get Ree's Shrimp Pesto Pasta recipe.

Give your typical roasted potatoes a summery touch by tossing them in lemon juice. They're utterly addictive.

Get Ree's Greek Lemon Potatoes recipe.

Start these barbecue ribs in the oven and then finish them off on the grill for a nice charred, smoky taste.

Get Ree's Sweet and Smoky Ribs recipe.

For a colorful potato salad at your next summer barbecue, this herby green goddess dish is a great choice.

Get Ree's Green Goddess Potato Salad recipe.

Enjoy tender barbecue brisket this summer. Let it roast in the oven and then finish it off on the grill with delicious homemade sauce.

Get Ree's Spicy BBQ Brisket recipe.

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