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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BBQs!!!!
We have been doing a lot of extra grilling out lately.
Spending the days outside with my four kiddos at the park, the zoo or our local greenway. I hate to see summer end but I love fall so I'm pretty excited!
I am bbqing every day! That is my favorite part of summer! I love September because I can drink a pumpkin spice latte while I barbecue!
We are laying out pavers for an outdoor patio right now, so our plans are to put up clear string lights and finish the fire pit. Then we can sit outside under the stars watching the kids do hot dogs and marshmallows in the evenings.
We took the kids away to the lake for the last fun before school starts. Had a blast playing in the water and walking the sand dunes
well, we were going to head back to our home in Stuart, Florida after spending the summer in upstate New York, but with Irma coming we'll be staying put for a while. Praying for our friends in Irma's path-heed the warnings and go to a safe place now. By Friday it will be too late!
We are trying to enjoy the beach while we still can, continue grilling until it gets cold, eating outside, taking walks, going to the park with the kids. My son just went to the water park over labor day weekend and my daughter went swimming in her friends pool.
I am spending time outside with friends and family.
I'm using my apartment complex's lazy river!
Enjoying the weather
We are making the most of what warm weather we still have left by going to the pool and spending time outdoors!
Squeezing every moment of daylight out of every single day...weekday, weekend, holidya...does not matter...all squeezing all the time...wowza!
Taking our dogs on hikes and taking family weekend trips to see the outdoors. #SheSpeaksRecipes
Sitting on the front porch reading and enjoying the weather