Why not make a drink that will set off fireworks of full flavor while also keeping with the star-spangled color theme?

To help inspire your next glamorous weekend retreat, we've come up with some gourmet twists on camp food, from bacon, beer and cheddar-infused skillet corn bread to fish baked in foil (sorry, hot dogs) to classy s'mores in jars.

S'mores bars, hand pies and cookies for summer parties and picnics.

Host the perfect summer celebration with these tips from entertaining expert Camille Styles. With the right game plan, even party prep can be fun and stress-free.

Here's a playlist of 10 great tracks to get you started on the first of hopefully many summer parties at home.

Cooking Channel's tequila sangria cocktail is so stunning and delicious, it should probably be nominated as the official boozy beverage of summer.