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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Soaking up the sun on long walks!
BBQ'ing more and just enjoying time outdoors!
Getting that last swim in
We're cooking out either on the grill or over the fire as much as we can. We love cooking this way and know that the warmer days won't last forever so we're packing in as much as we can while we can!
I am making the most of Summers end with my family! We are taking advantage of the last warm days by barbequing something new every chance we get. Thanks to SheSpeaks we have an endless supply of delicious summer recipes to choose from!
we are having corn on the cob, both grilled and boiled, a couple times a week and buying a watermelon every week, these are our favorite summer treats that we hate to see go out of season!
making sure to spend some time at the lake
I'm changing up my hairstyle for the fall and also changing my hair color with a fresh highlights. Plus lots of sightseeing with family before school season starts.
having a huge Labor Day party/cookout
Going to the beach, taking the dog for a walk and spending as much family time as we can.
We are going for a lot of walks with our dog and enjoying the sun as much as we can. Here in the PNW it is all rain, and come winter some snow, so we start to miss the sun dearly!!
We are making the most of the last days of summer by spending time outdoors and doing fun things together.
It's hot in Los Angeles, so I spray the kids with the hose when they are on the trampoline.
We just visited Lake Ontario and explored all around there next month will be a wknd to Jekyll Island in Georgia. Also state fairs and some hiking!
play dates and baseball game!