Make the feeling of summer last by getting together with friends, but this time, skip serving the usual burgers and dogs! Whether it's a big Labor Day Blowout or a night with the family, try something different with these fun and easy recipes suggested by fellow SheSpeaks members.
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Try one of these festive dinners, where you can make the base in advance and then leave it to your guests to add their favorite toppings!
Chicken Tacos: Shred rotisserie chicken and put in skillet with some green enchilada sauce and taco seasoning until warm. Heat some tortillas and a can of refried beans while the chicken is heating and then chop whatever veggies. Dinner on the table in about 15 minutes! (For a bigger crowd, you can also offer chopped meat, fish and/or roasted veggies.) - makysmama
Meatball Subs: Ingredients: frozen turkey meatballs, mozzarella cheese, hoagie/sub rolls, spaghetti sauce, chopped veggies, cheese. Directions: In a small kettle, heat spaghetti sauce. Add frozen meatballs to heat. Add warmed spaghetti sauce to each roll and add meatballs. Let your guests top with their choice of cheese and veggies. Yummy and super easy. - Philly_Girl
Chicken Sliders: Check out this how-to video showing a delicious summer meal and entertaining tips using Rubbermaid BRILLIANCE. Video by TabithaBlue, sponsored by Rubbermaid.
Don't stress about sides when you are entertaining. Try one of these options that are easy to throw together, but sure to please any guest.
Caprese Salad: An easy summer side is sliced tomatoes layered with basil and mozzerella, drizzled with a tasty balsalmic. - bwappman
Oven Roasted Veggies: Preheat oven to 450 degrees. Chop butternut squash, onion, brussel sprouts, and whole cloves of garlic tossed with olive oil, kosher salt, and black pepper. Place parchment paper on a cookie sheet and spread veggies evenly so they're not crowded. Roast for 40 minutes, turning veggies after 20 minutes for an even cook. - tweetibird
Drink Fruit Bar: Many people have fruit with dessert. But you can put a special twist on your drinks table by having a bowl of cut up fruit, like oranges, lemons, strawberries or raspberries to drop into drinks. This works great with ice water, champagne, wine, or even hard alcohol like vodka.
Ice Cream Sandwiches: Nothing says summer more than ice cream. But scooping different flavors can get tedious. Instead, serve piles of ice cream sandwiches. The classic could make any child, or adult, smile, but if you want to get fancier, they are easy to make in advance with ice cream and your favorite cookie. You can even add sprinkes or mini-chocolate chips to the sides.
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We are continuing with our Summer of Travel until it's too cold to stop.
I live in Miami, FL so it's almost always summer. Beach, bbq, family outings...that's pretty much year-round for us (when we're not dodging hurricanes, of course).
Enjoying the sun!!
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just enjoying our new patio, lots of meals outside!
Having family and friends over for Saturday BBQ's.
Lots of nights out on the grill with a cold one in my hand!
Enjoying every last moment of it before it gets cold!
We are going to do one last getaway!
To make the most of the last days of summer, I'm trying to spend as much time outside in the warm sunshine as possible, visiting local Farmers' Markets and local farms to enjoy the plethora of fresh produce filling the stores and stands! I'm also taking some time to read the latest novels by some of my favorite authors, while sunbathing!
Making sure to visit the amusement park, zoo and beach one last time before the snow flies!
eating grilled pineapple, watermelon, peaches and tomatoes as much as i can....
Spending as much time as possible at the beach and enjoying the outdoors!
During the last days of summer I will hit the boardwalk one more time. Then we will stay for foreworks and watch them from the sand while eating funnel cake.
Ending the summer with a pizza party for my kids, grands & great-grands; it's my birthday! Their presence is my present!