Backyard Bash 101 53 Photos
Entertain effortlessly this summer with small-bite sweets and meats, easy decorating ideas and a bounty of fruity, colorful cocktails.
Easy Appetizers + Bites
Planning Tips From a Pro
Stay stress-free while hosting a sophisticated yet laid-back bash with planning tips from entertaining expert, Camille Styles.
Count Down to Your Party, Week by Week
More Easy Entertaining Ideas
Festive Fete Desserts
Perfect Party Menus
Kelsey uses quick-cooking techniques to stay out of the kitchen and in the backyard, where she's feasting with friends.
Get Kelsey's Party Menu + Tips
Simple Summer Parties: Pick Your Theme
Fun Games + DIY Projects 02:34
Offer guests low-key entertainment, like a classic corhhole game. (You can even get them in on building the board.)
How to Make Your Own Cornhole Game
Great Group Activities
Summer Classics
Stick a Stick In It
These portable, quick-cooking skewers are ideal party apps or mains.
Peanut-Ginger Chicken
Cross Your Teas
Mix your brewed black teas with fruits and herbs for a summery spin.
Chuck's Peach Iced Tea
Well, Aren't You a Peach?
The juicy, sweet stone fruit reduces to a fruit puree that's ideal for drink-mixing.
Peach Ginger Bellini
Pucker Up
Balance this favorite drink's sweet-tart flavors with earthy herbs and spicy peppers.
Watermelon + Jalapeno