Real Food Grill Party Recipes

With 4th of July right around the corner, I thought it might be the perfect time to share my favorite summer grill party recipes with you.

If you’re like me, you’re always searching for inspiring ideas that will work for small groups of friends and family. So I put together a list of great summer barbecue ideas you are sure to love.

Also important to note (at least for me) is that these recipes are simple to make, made with real foods, and make for an elegant presentation sure to impress your guests.

FLANK STEAK WITH WILTED SCALLIONS + CORN SALSA by Bread Booze Bacon

This is my go-to summer backyard party recipe. It’s quick & easy to make, relatively inexpensive and the flank steak is surprisingly tender. The corn salsa and grilled scallions really accent this dish and are also easy to prepare!

HOMEMADE BAKED BEANS by Real Housemoms

This is probably one of the top 5 recipes I think of when it comes to 4th of July party recipes. I mean, what would a summer bbq be without baked beans? And these are not your typical baked beans from the can – oh no! We’re talking homemade. Your guests will definitely notice the difference!

SUMMER TOMATO SALAD WITH GOAT CHEESE, BASIL VINAIGRETTE, AND FRESH HERBS by Kalyn’s Kitchen

When it comes to outdoor dinner party recipes, it can’t all be about the meat. You need some amazing side dishes to go with it. I really appreciate this salad. It’s similar to a caprese, only the dressing has more flavor and goat cheese has a lot more character than that boring mozzarella!

MASCARPONE CHEESE MOUSSE AND BERRIES by Low Carb Yum

BALSAMIC STEAK SKEWERS by Julie’s Eats & Treats

Another one of my favorite grilling ideas for dinner party:

CILANTRO LIME GRILLED SHRIMP + ROASTED POBLANO SAUCE by Creme de la Crumb

Grill Party Recipes – Side Dishes

MAPLE DIJON APPLE COLESLAW by Cupcakes & Kale Chips

HOMEMADE CHIPOTLE SALSA by What’s Gaby Cooking

OVEN-BAKED SWEET POTATO FRIES by Nom Nom Paleo

GREEK GREEN BEAN SALAD by Peas & Crayons

LIMONCELLO RASPBERRY PROSECCO COOLER by The Comfort Kitchen

ANTIPASTO SKEWERS by Two Twenty One

GARLIC & HERB CREAM CHEESE STUFFED PEPPADEWS by Erren’s Kitchen

So those are my favorite summer backyard party recipes for this summer. I hope this roundup is helpful to you and gives you some healthy inspiration for your next party.

What simple summer dinner party recipes are you loving right now? Let me know in the comments below!

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