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Bring to a Backyard Party

Lynley Jones

Hey, who brought that awesome dish to the party? You did, of course! (And they’re very glad you did.)

The weather is warm and everyone’s partying outside. Here are recipes you can bring to a backyard party/BBQ/pool party/cookout. Mains, sides, drinks and a couple desserts. (They’ll definitely invite you back next year).

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Summer-Thyme Peach Lemonade
Summer-Thyme Peach Lemonade

Lemons, peaches and thyme combine to fill every glass with the flavors of summer.

Aztec Chocolate Pudding
Aztec Chocolate Pudding

Chocolate pudding with a hint of chile and cinnamon for a delicious twist. Perfect for any Mexican celebration, or anytime you're in the mood to take chocolate in an interesting new direction.

Crunchy Curried Chickpea Snack
Crunchy Curried Chickpea Snack

Addictively snackable crunchy chickpeas, roasted with coriander, cumin and fennel seeds, with a pinch of asafetida and a little hot paprika zing.

Aleppo Pesto-Chimichurri
Aleppo Pesto-Chimichurri

A little bit pesto, a little bit chimichurri, and lots of flavor! Spoon it over grilled meats or veggies, toss it with pasta, slather it over crostini or dribble it onto your pizza. Made with lots of fresh herbs, garlic and shallots, plus toasted pine nuts, mixed together in olive oil with a splash of lemon juice and a little Aleppo pepper.

Grilled Peaches with Aleppo-Tequila Honey Sauce
Grilled Peaches with Aleppo-Tequila Honey Sauce

Grilled peaches drizzled with a tequila-honey sauce infused with Aleppo pepper and a punch of lime. It’s like a party for your peaches! (And for you, of course.)

Sumac-Basil Vodka Lemonade Cocktail
Sumac-Basil Vodka Lemonade Cocktail

Super-refreshing, fizzy and fun lemonade cocktail infused with basil and sumac.

Mexican Pinwheels
Mexican Pinwheels

Chicken, avocados, tomatoes and cilantro rolled up with a black bean spread. Simple-but-fun recipe kids can make for their own lunches.

Extra Lemony Lemonade
Extra Lemony Lemonade

We boost the lemon flavor by steeping lemon zest in the sugar syrup. Sweet, refreshing lemony goodness.

Fizzy Mint Limeade
Fizzy Mint Limeade

Cool, fizzy and refreshing drink, perfect for a summer day. Or any day. Add a little gin for a grownup twist.

Tomato Basil Crostini
Tomato Basil Crostini

Tomatoes, basil, Parmigiano-reggiano, balsamic vinegar, good olive oil, a good baguette. It’s summer, and you’re living the good life, my friend.

Red Chicken Enchiladas
Red Chicken Enchiladas

Arizona-style enchiladas in a mild red chile sauce, stuffed with shredded chicken and covered with melty cheese.

Salsa de Molcajete
Salsa de Molcajete

Salsa made from garlic, roasted tomatoes and serrano chiles, ground together in a molcajete (mortar and pestle) and served warm.

Mexican Black Bean Dip
Mexican Black Bean Dip

Addictively tasty Mexican dip for chips, or spread for veggie burgers or sandwiches.

Mucho Mango Tart
Mucho Mango Tart

Miles of mangoes and flaky puff pastry make for a fairly simple but impressive dessert, especially when topped with homemade Cajeta de Leche.

Easy Patriotic Tart
Easy Patriotic Tart

Frozen puff pastry dough, filled with creamy honey-mascarpone and fresh fruit. The quick and easy way to pull together a beautiful fresh-fruit tart.

Classic Guacamole
Classic Guacamole

Guaranteed to disappear the minute it's served. Check out the recipe notes for tips on how to achieve guacamole awesomeness in your kitchen.

Carnitas
Carnitas

One of the simplest things you'll ever make.  And also drop-dead delicious. (How is that possible?)

Beer-Simmered Beef and Gruyere Casserole
Beer-Simmered Beef and Gruyere Casserole

Ground beef and Swiss chard simmered together in beer, then combined with gruyere cheese in a casserole topped with breadcrumbs and more cheese.

Star-Spangled Blueberry Pie
Star-Spangled Blueberry Pie

An all-American pie classic, bursting with blueberry flavor and bedecked with stars. You can make this any time of year with blueberries either straight from the freezer or fresh.

Budin Azteca (Mexican Tortilla Casserole)
Budin Azteca (Mexican Tortilla Casserole)

Vegetables layered with corn tortillas, roasted chiles, pureed tomatoes, Mexican crema and a little shredded chicken. Serve with beans or refried beans.

Classic Hummus
Classic Hummus

Classic garlicky dip or spread for pita, veggies, sandwiches, wraps and more.

Pico de Gallo
Pico de Gallo

A fresh, raw salsa that adds a burst of flavor to almost anything, from tacos to scrambled eggs.

Originally created for our Mexican Cooking Fiesta class, this recipe was featured in our Mostly Plants series.

Charred Cauliflower With Brown Butter Scape Sauce
Charred Cauliflower With Brown Butter Scape Sauce

Cauliflower grilled crispy and brown, then dressed in a rich garlicky-buttery sauce.

Roasted Tomatillo Salsa
Roasted Tomatillo Salsa

Tomatillos and chiles roasted together and blended with onions and cilantro. This green salsa is cool, crisp, spicy and a little tangy, perfect on tacos or tostadas, or dolloped on fried or scrambled eggs.

Curried Beet Chips
Curried Beet Chips

Like potato chips made out of beets! Slightly sweet, salty, and a little spicy with a hint of curry.

Creamy Goat Cheese Dip
Creamy Goat Cheese Dip

Mild, creamy dip with a hint of goat cheese tang. Perfect for crudite or chips, as a spread on sandwiches or to dollop on veggies.

Tomato and Grilled Corn Salad
Tomato and Grilled Corn Salad

Juicy tomatoes, grilled corn kernels, red onions and cilantro, with a squeeze of lime and just a hint of mild pepper. Simple to make and full of flavor (plan to lick the bowl).

Peach-Pecan Crumble with Whiskey-Cream
Peach-Pecan Crumble with Whiskey-Cream

Juicy, ripe peaches, crumbly topping studded with pecans, all drizzled with sweet whiskey-cream. Oh yeah.

Basil-Peach Toasts
Basil-Peach Toasts

Sweet, juicy peaches with basil and a hint of cinnamon, mounded onto mascarpone-slathered sourdough toast.

Lemon-Kale Chiffonade Salad with Summer Fruit
Lemon-Kale Chiffonade Salad with Summer Fruit

Cutting the kale into thin chiffonade helps it to mingle with all the other flavors and textures of this delicious salad. 

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Sonoran Beef Casserole
Sonoran Beef Casserole

A simple ground beef and macaroni casserole Infused with the flavors of the Sonoran Desert, topped with melty cheese and the crunch of breadcrumbs. 

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