Summer Entertaining

Summertime, and the hosting is easy. We're here to prove it. Whether you're throwing backyard barbeque, a tropical luau, or a pool party, we offer everything you need to make it memorable for you and your guests. Try our easy recipes, cool cocktails, effortless decor, grilling tips, and table-setting tricks, and guaranteed: you'll be ready to party all season long.
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Ice Cream Socials Are So Back—9 Elevated Ideas for Hosting Your Own
Group of people enjoying an outdoor movie screening on a patio with a projector and cushions
How to Host an Elevated Outdoor Movie Night This Summer
Barbeque cast iron grill and table ready for eating on terrace at home.
8 BBQ Hosting Mistakes to Skip, According to a Pitmaster and Entertaining Expert
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These 11 Entertaining Essentials Are Peak Martha Girl Summer
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The 'Martha Girl Summer' Guide to Entertaining—How to Host the Season's Best Gatherings
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Martha's Top Tips for Hosting a Summer Party
A bowl of cucumber red onion and dill salad with tossing utensils
Cucumber, Red Onion, and Dill Salad
30 mins
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Welcome to Al Fresco Week
Picnic setup with food and drinks on a blanket outdoors featuring two glasses of a beverage being held up in a toast
7 Picnic Planning Mistakes That Could Ruin a Perfect Day Outdoors
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How to Set Up a Self-Serve Bar for Easy Outdoor Entertaining
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10 Refreshing Spritz Recipes to Sip and Serve All Summer Long
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How to Set an Outdoor Table to Make Dining Al Fresco Even More Enjoyable
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This No-Stove Summer Dinner Menu Is Pure Martha Magic
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The 'Martha Girl Summer' Social Guide—How to Host, Toast, and Connect in Style
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12 Tips for Hosting a Successful Summer Barbecue or Cookout
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17 Irresistible Plant-Based Recipes for the Ultimate Summer BBQ
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These Tomato-Inspired Items From Terrain Are Perfect for Summer, From Tableware to Candles
crispiest fried chicken
9 Summer Menus to Inspire Your Next Dinner Party—and Wow Your Guests
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Outdoor Gatherings: Our Guide to Casual Yet Elevated Summer Entertaining
Grilled Chicken-and-Eggplant "Caprese"
Our 25 Greatest Grilled Chicken Recipes
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9 Family-Style Sharing Platters That Make Summer Dinners Easy
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How to Host a Casual Outdoor Dinner Party That Still Feels Elevated
Strawberry sheet cake
Sarah Carey's Favorite Summer Desserts for Potlucks and Parties
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How to Keep Guests Cool at a Summer Party, According to Entertaining Experts
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The Right Way to Grill Burgers for a Crowd
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15 Picnic Sandwich Ideas to Enjoy Outdoors
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20 Entertaining Essentials That Make Dining Al Fresco More Enjoyable
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How to Set Up an Outdoor Buffet Table the Right Way
Simple Coleslaw
13 Tasty Sides to Serve With Burgers (Other Than Fries)
Simple Coleslaw
Simple Coleslaw
15 mins
A bowl of classic potato salad garnished with green herbs, placed on a wooden table with a cloth napkin and drinks nearby
Classic Potato Salad
1 hr
Grilled chicken with corn
How to Grill Chicken Thighs, Whether You Have Boneless or Bone-In
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Martha Is Hosting a Party at Bedford Farm—Here's How She's Preparing for Her Summer Celebration
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7 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them
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The Best Foods to Pack for Your Next Picnic
grilled vegetable pizzas
19 Vegetarian Grilling Recipes for Your Next Cookout
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Shaken Piña Colada
10 mins
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Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce
25 mins
peach lattice pie
Peach Lattice Pie
7 hrs 30 mins
Potato and Green Bean Salad
Potato and Green Bean Salad
25 mins
Crab Salad Sandwich
Crab Salad Sandwich
strawberry ginger smash
Strawberry-Ginger Smash
10 mins
Chicago Dogs
Chicago Dog
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Easy Fruit-Juice Gelatin
Grilled Spatchcocked Chicken
Grilled Spatchcocked Chicken
8 hrs
A plate of cucumber salad with sour cream and dill, garnished with ground pepper and served on a table with utensils and a napkin
Cucumber Salad With Sour Cream and Dill Dressing
15 mins
Platter of cooked shrimp corn on the cob and a red potato on a table with a sauce dish nearby
One-Pot Shrimp Boil with Corn and Potatoes
50 mins
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Grilled Chicken Breasts with BBQ Sauce
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Macerated Berry Topping
50 mins
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Coffee Frappe
limeade
Limeade
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Candied Lemon Zest
Freezing tomatoes
Crushed Tomatoes
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Succotash
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Easy Any-Juice Ice Pops
40 mins
Martha's Sour Cherry Pie
Martha's Sour Cherry Pie
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Summer Sangria
10 mins
crispiest fried chicken
Crispiest Fried Chicken
45 mins
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Grilled Butterflied Leg of Lamb
2 hrs
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Lemon-Olive Oil Cake
2 hrs 5 mins
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Lemon Drops on the Rocks
Turkey burger with lettuce and pickle slices on a bun displayed on a plate with a bun half on the side
Our Favorite Turkey Burger Recipe
35 mins
Three glasses filled with lemonade garnished with slices of lemon and mint with a pitcher and a plate of lemon slices nearby
Mint Lemonade
30 mins