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Jun 28, 2015 · Joey and his buddy Parker enjoying avocado, sweet potato fries, and watermelon! 5. Have a food activity for the kids. There’s always the make your own ice cream sundae bar, which is a favorite for adults and kids. Beyond dessert, you could have the kids make their own fruit kabobs, or better yet, pizza kabobs!
- Appetizers & Sides
- Main Dishes
- Desserts
1. Grilled Zucchini Boats
With zucchini in season when summertime rolls around, it’s definitely worth giving them a chance to hit your summer cookout’s spotlight. These clever zucchini boats have seasoned quinoa, bright cherry tomatoes, and crumbled feta as tasty cargo.
2. Grilled Veggie Skewers with Magic Green Sauce
Don’t let veggie lovers miss out on the yum of freshly grilled kabobs. These colorful ones are a hearty mix of bell peppers, baby red and sweet potatoes, corn, onions, portobello mushrooms, and an enchanting sauce you won’t want to miss.
3. Grilled Avocados Stuffed with Veggie Ceviche
There are few appetizers quite as refreshing as ceviche. Add this to delicious grilled avocados and you’ve got a new summer go-to.
15. Grilled Pineapple Pork Sandwiches
There’s something extra special about a pineapple and pork combination that makes perfect sense. Almost as much sense as making this recipe on a warm summer day.
16. 3-Ingredient Grilled Chicken
Grilled chicken is always a great idea when it comes to summer cookouts. The whole family will love the recipe flavored with soy sauce, honey, and garlic.
17. Grilled Mahi Mahi Fish Tacos
When you need something to hold all of your summer guacamole, consider making these scrumptious fish tacos.
29. Peanut Butter S’mores Chocolate Ice Cream Cake
Whoa—s’mores, chocolate, ice cream, and cake all rolled into one? Where do we start lining up? If anybody at your cookout realizes a slice of heaven like this is coming, they might skip everything else and head straight for dessert!
30. Movie Theater Popcorn Cookies
I personally can’t think of a better idea than combining two family favorites: popcorn and cookies. A salty sweet concoction is always a good idea, and just what a summer family cookout should end on.
31. 2-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet
Anybody who’s stuffed and claims they have no room for dessert won’t be able to resist this light and tempting sorbet blended with tons of refreshing watermelon.
4. Human Ring Toss. This backyard game is a large version of a classic game. To play it, all you need are four inflatable donuts or pool tubes per person and a great deal of air to inflate them. Be sure they can easily fit around the middle of most of your guests. The best size tends to be 36 inches.
Aug 11, 2023 · If hosting a cookout, you can make it all kid friendly. For starters: Use bowls and platters in a variety of shapes and sizes. Make sure you have a colorful variety of foods. Add character food ...
Jun 18, 2024 · Here are a few ideas: For the “keep it simple” crowd: theme your summer cookout as a Burger Festival and pick a few of our burger recipes to feature. Ask friends and family to bring classic cookout sides to round out the menu. Another simple option is to smoke a pork butt or two and provide a variety of toppings for a “build your own ...
Aug 4, 2023 · Mix up a batch of hamburger seasoning for your next cookout, grill, or BBQ party. 🍔. Grill and BBQ Rub is an easy spice mix and seasoning to make at home. Use it as a rib rub, steak rub, dry rub for chicken, or dry rub for pork. 🧂. Make homemade Cajun Seasoning with common easy-to-find spices.
Cookout food ideas that are quick and simple are some of our favorite recipes to share. This two-ingredient chip dip might be at the top of the list of easy yet incredibly delicious options! All you need to do is bring together chili crisp oil and yogurt for an instant dip that’s spicy, savory, and salty, all at once.
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