Summertime is upon us and so is barbeque season! It’s time to break out the grill and invite family and friends over for some fun in the sun! Though traditional hamburgers and hot dogs are a delicious staple of many summertime cookouts, if you’re anything like me, you frequently overlook the staples and gravitate toward the plethora of yummy side dishes that really steal the show.

Simple Sides For Your Summertime BBQ

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Grated zucchini stirred is the secret to these moist and juicy bites. Summer parties just got a healthy upgrade with this oven-baked barbecue-glazed meatballs recipe. It’s a delicious and protein-packed appetizer that’s surprisingly simple to make in 25 minutes. Ditching the frying pan for the oven keeps things healthy and mess-free. The key ingredient? Shredded zucchini! Not only does this budget-friendly addition stretch the ground beef, but it also sneaks in some extra vitamins and moisture. And no, without affecting the taste or texture. The protein-rich meatball mixture mixes with a sweet, smoky and utterly addictive barbecue glaze, elevating them to a whole new level of flavor.

Party Guests Will Love This Barbecue-Glazed Meatballs Recipe — Ready in 25 Minutes

A properly grilled steak is a thing of beauty, with gorgeous charred grill marks and a juicy, perfectly cooked center. But there’s no room to hide when it comes to grilling a steak—you either nail it or you miss, which can make the cooking process feel intimidating to folks who don’t grill steaks all the time. Fortunately, there are some tried and true tricks that will help you keep your steak moist, tender, and full of flavor. We asked Allrecipes Allstar Bri Appleton to share her favorite tidbit of steak-grilling wisdom.

Why You Should Stop Salting Your Steak Before Grilling, According to My Parents

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When the weather was beautiful this past spring, my friends and I traded in our favorite local bars and gastro pubs on Friday nights to hang on back porches and patios. We’d make cocktails, open a bottle of wine, and snack on appetizers such as guacamole, hot spinach artichoke dip, and even a makeshift egg salad dip I accidentally created because I was doing too many things. I mixed up the yolks and the whites, realizing too late that I had put the whites in the mixer, and added some Dijon, garden-fresh chopped chives, and a touch of hot sauce. The dip was a surprise hit.

The 5-Ingredient Appetizer I'm Making All Summer Long

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All you need is 5 minutes to enjoy a moist and tender burger a second time around!

How to Reheat Burgers So They Taste Like They Just Came off the Grill — Chef’s Method

My grandmother is many things—loving, funny, resilient, 100 years old (!)—but an amazing cook she is not. I've written my nana several times, so eagle-eyed readers may recognize her as the grandma who's not above heat-and-eat sides and whose daily breakfast involves complicated steps such as toasting a bagel. Unlike many Allrecipes readers, I did not grow up with intricate pies and comforting casseroles gracing every visit to Grandma's.

My Grandma's 4-Ingredient Cucumber Salad Is Embarrassingly Simple

This summer my goal is to make burgers just like Allrecipes Allstar Bri Evans. She has all the tips you could possibly need, including one secret ingredient she learned about from a friend at church. “I mentioned to a friend that I had a pound of beef thawed at home, but was considering buying more so I could make meatloaf,” Evans says. “She suggested adding some minced carrot to stretch the meat.” After giving this trick a try for meatloaf, Evans found it works equally well in a variety of ground beef recipes. “Burgers, tacos, meatballs–the options really are endless,” she says.

I Learned the Best Tip for Making Burgers at Church

4th of July parties are coming up and if you're a guest attending a party, here are some of the top side dishes to bring!. If you don't have a go-to side dish maybe try one of these! They all sound easy and delicious. Classic Potato Salad - you can...

These Are The Top Side Dishes For A Cookout!

Elevate your menu with these delicious shrimp recipes that are bursting with flavor. Ideal for any occasion, each recipe is packed with delicious and nutritious ingredients and all have received the stamp of approval from EatingWell fans with at least four stars. With options like One-Pot Garlicky Shrimp & Broccoli and our Charred Shrimp, Pesto & Quinoa Bowls, these shrimp recipes might just make your list of favorites too!

23 Healthy Shrimp Recipes You’ll Want To Make Forever

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Let me introduce you to the perfect summer salad: my summer corn salad recipe. It’s quick and easy to make, cool and refreshing, and includes the perfect blend of fresh vegetables and zesty Italian dressing.

BBQ Bash: 10 Mouthwatering Side Dishes That Steal the Spotlight!

The perfect appetizer recipe is something bite-sized that can be made in big-batch portions. Our secret? A tried-and-true 9x13-inch pan. You're going to want to bookmark this mouthwatering collection of apps, from crowd-pleasing dips and wings to impressive stuffed mushrooms and mini sandwiches, for your next party. Chicken Wing Dip.

15 Party-Perfect Appetizers to Make In Your 9x13 Pan

On a long road trip, we all need two kinds of essential fuel. There’s the kind that keeps the car running, and then the type that keeps *us* running. While any old gas station or fast food fare can do the trick, if you’re going to be in the car for a while, you might want to employ some strategy to keep you satiated. Bringing your own snacks reduces unnecessary stops, meaning you’ll get to your final destination that much faster. And with the costs of fast food higher than ever this summer, that’s money back in your pocket. Finally, when you’re munching on something you actually like—and maybe something nutritious—that long drive will feel less like a chore and more like a fun adventure.

The 9 Best Snacks for Long Road Trips

I could write love letters about so many of Aldi’s snacks—and, in fact, I have. There are so many good ones that sometimes it feels like my weekly grocery run is just a restock for chips and cookies with a few staples, like Red Bag Chicken and cottage cheese, thrown into the mix.

The Aldi Snack I Buy by the Case Is Finally Back

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These Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs are legit! You don’t need a smoker or to heat up your kitchen with the oven for hours. Your slow cooker and a few minutes under the broiler will do all the hard work for you, resulting in fall-off-the-bone, caramelized BBQ pork ribs.

Fall-off-the-Bone Crock Pot Baby Back Ribs

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The Allrecipes Allstars—the most engaged users on our site—have spoken: The drink of summer 2024 is the Chilton! This West Texas favorite and thirst quencher extraordinaire is here to make a splash beyond the Lone Star State this summer. The Chilton represents a summer vibe that’s all about...

This 4-Ingredient Cocktail Is the Drink of the Summer

When you’re hosting a holiday get-together, nailing the appetizer table with an array of snacks that will wow your guests and keep everyone happily munching is a must. This is especially true for a holiday like the Fourth of July where everyone tends to graze until long after the fireworks start popping. With these make-ahead Fourth of July appetizers, you can get a lot of prep work out of the way in the days leading up, and you get to enjoy your celebration stress-free.

15 Make-Ahead Fourth of July Appetizers To Enjoy With Fireworks

Craving a taste of nostalgia? These mouthwatering summer desserts are a delicious blast from the past. Plus, they come together quickly and easily in your trusty 9x13-inch pan (so they're perfect for potlucks). From grandma-approved family recipes to vintage cakes straight from a spiral-bound cookbook, these 9x13 potluck desserts will steal the show at your next summer get together.

15 9x13 Retro Desserts for a Summer Potluck

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Sloppy Joes are a quintessential American comfort food, offering a delightful mix of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. Perfect for family dinners, potlucks, or casual gatherings, these sandwiches are both easy to make and incredibly satisfying. This guide will show you how to make the best Sloppy Joes ever, with a recipe that balances tradition and taste.

How to Make the Best Sloppy Joes at Home

Let’s face it: parents and grilling go together. First of all, cooking over open flames involves managing a certain level of chaos, which parents have a knack for. Secondly, like toddlers, fire can be very unpredictable. But, if you are prepared and have a plan, you can handle just about anything, whether it’s behind the grill or in parenthood.

Yumna Jawad's Beginner Guide to Grilling for Busy Parents

"For this simple garlic and tomato pasta recipe, there is nothing nicer than the flavor of fresh tomatoes." —ALMA-LOU "These chicken kabobs are marinated in a sweet and savory soy sauce and honey mixture that doubles as a basting sauce as the kabobs cook on the grill, adding delicious flavor to every bite of juicy chicken." —Ann Marie.

7 Summer-Perfect Dinners for Every Night of the Week

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15 Make-Ahead Sides That Will Make Every Backyard BBQ So Much Easier

Guests gather around the grill and mill about outside at most backyard barbecues. If the host is running back and forth to the kitchen preparing and...

15 Make-Ahead Sides That Will Make Every Backyard BBQ So Much Easier

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