When it’s hot outside, we face a classic dilemma: entertaining a crowd with ease. Lugging around three bags of groceries and turning out a five-course feast in 90-degree heat? Not gonna happen. So when you’re in the mood to entertain but really don’t feel like cooking for hours, try one of these 61 effortless summer dinner party ideas—from easy appetizers to impressive desserts—that taste (and look) spectacular.
A seven-ingredient entrée that comes together in a single skillet? Be still our heart. This one features strawberries for a pop of seasonal sweetness.
Like a drag, but this entire salad takes just 15 minutes to toss together. Skip the bottled; your guests will thank you.
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We’re suckers for grilled fruit, but we’ve never seen it like this. The tahini adds creaminess and a subtle nutty, savory flavor that would pair great with grilled fish.
A little olive oil, salt and heat can do wonders for out-of-season produce, but if you’re making this dish in late summer with ripe tomatoes, it will taste *that* much better.
New party trick: Warm an entire wheel of cheese until it’s gooey, then smother it in spicy honey and set out crackers for dipping. The crowd will go wild.
Summer Dinner Ideas For Relaxed Weeknights And Alfresco Gatherings
This bubbling berry skillet is best served with a big scoop of vanilla ice cream. (Go ahead, use store-bought biscuit dough if you must.)
The secret ingredient that takes this freeform pie over the top? Balsamic vinegar, which adds a subtle tang and brings out the sweetness of the berries.
Well, isn’t this a delicious (and effortless) excuse to not do dishes. It’s inspired by one of our favorite lazy summer meals, sausage and peppers.
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These beans are served cold instead of hot—refreshing in every sense of the word. Blanching them will ensure the texture and color are just right.
The best way to use up all that fresh seasonal produce is to put it into this creamy, dreamy, secretly vegan risotto.
For the best results, use the freshest heirloom tomatoes you can get your hands on. (But with all that burrata, you can’t really mess it up.)
Summer Dinner Ideas Perfect For Hot Days
If you can make whipped cream, then you can make this dessert, which is just as creamy as buying a pint at the store (except better, because it tastes like fresh mint).
It starts with canned white beans for ultimate ease. Add a few fresh herbs and some lemon zest to work total magic.
We never knew it was possible to make paella in one hour. The trick is to let your oven do most of the hard work.
Summer Dinner Party Recipes
They’re ready in half an hour and devoured in seconds. No complaints here, since we can practically make them with our eyes closed.
Tequila in sangria? We’ll start chilling the glasses. Using rosé instead of red wine keeps things light for hot nights on the patio.
Just throw ’em on the grill and set the table. The Mediterranean flavors pair perfectly with white wine, a salad and warm pita.
Healthy Summer Dinner Ideas
We paired two of our favorite in-season vegetables into one summery side dish that’s delicious enough on its own, but also an excellent condiment for tacos or grilled meat.
The classic dish is wonderfully simple, but tomatoes, feta and a lightened-up dressing give it a summery update. (See ya later, blue cheese.)
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Puff pastry always makes dinner look so fancy. Feel free to swap out the vegetables for something summery, like squash or peppers.
Cold Dinner Ideas That Are Perfect For Hot Summer Nights
A light yet satisfying side that won’t take all day to make. The recipe serves one, so scale it up for a crowd.
Remember what we said about puff pastry? It works for dessert too. Pair these cuties with ice cream, whipped cream or even a drizzle of cold heavy cream.
We wish all of our meals looked this colorful and tasted this fresh. Use gluten-free bread or sourdough depending on your preferences.
Light Summer Meals Perfect For Al Fresco Dining
This dish is practically no-cook, feeds a crowd and won’t wilt in a hurry. What more could you ask for on a summer night?
S (but simple enough to make). Make sure your peaches and tomatoes are pristine, since they’re kind of the star flavors here.
All you have to do is roast strawberries, crush graham crackers and scoop ice cream. (Can’t all desserts be this easy to make?)
Low Maintenance Summer Dinner Party Ideas
You eat veggies every day, sure, but these go beyond the usual roasted ones. Charring them slightly adds a ton of flavor, so don’t skip that step.
This delightful dish just so happens to be vegan. The sweet, juicy corn kernels paired with the ‘milk’ from the cobs become a perfect cream sauce without using actual cream.
It doesn’t get simpler than a no-cook finger food that feeds a crowd. If appetizers seem like too much work, this one has your back.
Easy Summer Lunch Ideas
Katherine Gillen is ’s senior food editor. She’s a writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a degree in culinary arts and professional experience in New York City restaurants. She used to sling sugary desserts in a pastry kitchen, but now she’s an avid home cook and fanatic baker.
Katherine Gillen is ’s senior food editor. She’s a writer, recipe developer and food stylist with a degree in culinary arts and professional experience in New York City...
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