40 Perfect Recipes for an End-of-Summer Party
Posted by Jessica Witt on August 26, 2016, http://www.foodnetwork.ca/ente...e-Field-Tomato-Salad
What better way to say farewell to summer than a backyard bash filled with delicious food! From fruity sangria to grilled pizza to ice cream sandwiches, celebrate summer's end with these mouth-watering recipes â while you still can.
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Fresh-From-the-Field Tomato Salad
With a medley of vibrant colours and juicy bites, this chopped salad looks great, takes minutes to make, and is an easy complement to a variety of summer meals.
Get the recipe for Sarah Richardson's Fresh-From-the-Field Tomato Salad
Perfect for a summer picnic or dinner party, these little jars are filled with cheesecake and a sour cherry sauce are topped off with a delicious graham crumb streusel.
This crowd-pleasing summer dessert is packed to the brim with juicy peaches and a sugary, crumbly topping that's cooked until golden brown and crispy.
This dessert pizza topped with mascarpone honey, juicy plums, raspberries and blackberries, and dusted with confectioners' sugar is the perfect way to end a summer meal.
No simple syrup needed to make this sweet, creamy drink that combines tart lime juice with condensed milk. Serve cold for a refreshing and crisp summertime sipper.
This classic, creamy coleslaw is made in just 10 minutes and is the perfect addition to your summer picnic table or backyard cookout.
A decadent brunch or heavenly summer dessert, Bobby's simple recipe for grilled pound cake can be served with any fruit you desire. Just be sure to top each piece of fruit with a generous drizzle of caramel-rum sauce.
Giadaâs simple balsamic barbecue recipe creates a lip-smacking, finger-licking main in just over 30 minutes, making it just the dish for summer entertaining.
Made with fresh veggies, farfalle, ham and cheese, this kid-friendly side is practically screaming for a summer barbecue.
Melting lime butter and crumbly queso fresco adds new depths of flavour to sweet summer corn.
Gorgeous enough for a party, these thin crust pizzas are topped with a homemade tomato sauce, thin slices of beef tenderloin steak, Kalamata olives, Parmigiano-Reggiano cheese and roasted bell peppers.
These simple yet oh-so satisfying peanut butter s'mores are dipped in either melted white almond bark or milk chocolate, then sprinkled with variety of yummy treats.
For this decadent-tasting salmon with a sweet-spicy Buffalo glaze, the skin gets caramelized and crisped on the grill as the sauce drips onto it.
If you're throwing a backyard barbecue or summertime get-together, Ina Garten's watermelon mojitos are sure to satisfy a crowd.
Homemade barbecue sauce and sweet pineapple make these skewers an irresistible and indulgent summer dish.
Crank up the flavour of your bratwurst sausages by boiling them right in beer. Then simply sear on the grill and place back in the pot for another flavour infusion until youâre ready to serve.
Perfect for a summer barbecue, these sweet and spicy ribs will have all everyone licking their fingers (and their plates) clean!
Hot days call for cold soup, and this silky corn version is packed with summer fresh bounty like peaches and basil, and completely packable in mason jars for a little al fresco dining.
Whip up some fresh and delicious appetizers that seamlessly blend all your favourite flavours of summer into one tasty dish.
Add this classic dish to your summer barbecue menu â your friends and family will be glad you did!
Have you ever been to a summer barbecue that didn't have potato salad? Neither have we, because it doesn't happen. We're fans of this refreshing recipe from Bobby Flay that features tomatoes, red onion and new potatoes.
Summer-Fruit-Crostata
With the help of chipotle in adobo and ancho chile powder, these lime-infused chicken skewers have a bit of pep in their step, making for a truly mouth-watering meal.
A combination of orecchiette, peppers, onion, tomatillos, corn and lima bean, this simple and delicious pasta salad can be served as a filling main for lunch, or as a bright and tasty side.
Pass around an irresistible tray of prosciutto and mozzarella bites accented with a summery pop of basil on sourdough bread and youâre not likely to have any leftover.
Accented with a hint of balsamic vinegar and olive oil, Giada's grilled vegetables are the perfect light summer meal to enjoy with your favourite veggie burger or on their own.
These easy, juicy chicken burgers are topped with a sweet cabbage slaw and served in soft cornmeal Kaiser rolls.
Bring some Asian-flare to your barbecue with scrumptious grilled eggplant finished with spicy hoisin glaze.
This vibrant sangria is packed to brim with fruit, and yields about 24 cups, making it the perfect summer party drink.
Rubbed with five spice before being barbecued and glazed with a savory hoisin-ginger sauce, this Asian grilled chicken is a lesson in succulent summer barbecue perfection.
A stunning homage to the sweetness of summer tomatoes, this paired-down tart features a light and flaky pastry crust to let each bite of ripe tomato flavour shine through.
Made in under 25 minutes and the perfect dish to serve a crowd, these garlic and chile-spiced shrimp skewers are just the ticket for your next backyard bash.
Nothing screams "summer" more than fish tacos. Crispy panko-crusted Mahi Mahi is paired with chile mayo, mango-radish salsa, shredded cabbage, cilantro, chives and fresh lime.
Turn that old sweet tray favourite into a frozen decadent True North dessert by layering the traditional base and custard filling with ice cream, then topping it off with chocolate.
These arenât your backyard barbecue burgers. Fresh thyme, grated GruyÃĻre and baby arugula make these bite-sized burgers an elegant hors d'oeuvre.
This no-fuss salmon dinner can be cooked in the oven or over the campfire if you're so inclined. Just wrap it tight and toss it in for a satisfying main dish.
Add some East Coast flair to your party with a platter of classic lobster rolls alongside a bucket of cold brews! Serve them snack size by cutting each sandwich in half.
Take your taste buds on a journey with this succulent dish featuring your choice of Orata or Branzino.
A mouthwatering salad where sweet grilled zucchini and decadent pine nuts are accented with shavings of romano cheese and tossed in a light lemon herb vinaigrette.
The unmistakable hue of red velvet cookies shines bright in these adorable ice cream sandwiches.