Summer is quickly approaching, and I'm sure you've already been tasked by your friends and family to host a cookout or barbecue, or they've requested that you bring a dish to their next gathering. If you're tired of the run-of-the-mill hot dog, hamburger and baked beans, here are 11 recipes to reinvigorate the menus at your function!
1. Grilled potato salad with bacon vineagrette
A zesty twist on a summer cookout staple.
2. Parmesean-coated grilled corn on the cob
We guarantee that you won't boil corn ever again for the function.
3. Arugula and strawberry salad
A refreshing bite for after you hit the pool.
4. Chicken and rice salad with pine nuts and lemon
To bring a Mediterranean flair to your cookout.
5. Green beans with lemon garlic
Add a little zest to your typical beans.
6. Spicy sweet potato wedges
An unconventional addition to this cookout staple.
7. Tropical tomato salsa
Give your chips a tropical flair with this topping.
8. Frito corn salad
I'm sure you didn't know that corn chips could work in a salad, but trust me. It's delicious.
9. Captain Palmer
Because you need drinks, of course!
10. Caramelized baked chicken legs
A simple twist on a cookout staple.
11. Cheesecake cups
Don't forget about dessert!
