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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enjoying the last days at the beach
A visit to the American Prairie Reserve wrapped up a smokey Montana summer. This shortgrass reserve, located close to the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, is teaming with wildlife and grand views. On the way out we were treated to the sound of Ekl bugling and the color of the shimmering gold cottonwoods.
A visit to the American Prairie Reserve wrapped up a smokey Montana summer. This shortgrass reserve, located close to the Upper Missouri River Breaks National Monument, is teaming with wildlife and grand views. On the way out we were treated to the sound of Ekl bugling and the color of the shimmering gold cottonwoods.
Going to the bay.
I got to meet all of my boyfriends family which is nice since most of mine are deceased its nice to have family again.
We are enjoying the cooler weather by eating outside!
We are trying to squeeze every bit of the summer light into our days by attending walks, festivals, amusement parks and sports games in DFW.
We are trying to squeeze every bit of the summer light into our days by attending walks, festivals, amusement parks and sports games in DFW.
BBQ's with our friends!!!!
I am going swimming with my family and soaking up the sun!
The last days of summer take me out school shopping for the grandchildren. Shopping for school supplies and various other items keeps us so busy but, we have time to stop for a quick snack in the mall as we watch the shoppers rush by.
We go to Pet stores, Cat Tales and lots of parks.
Hitting the beach the last couple times
Spending as much time outside as possible. Watching my toddler run through the grass!
Trying to hold on to the summer feeling by being outside as much as possible, taking walks, working in the yard, taking photos.