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Get ideas, how-tos and recipes for hosting an outdoor party that'll be the hit of the summer!

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How to Serve Food Outdoors in the Summertime

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How To: Nautical Backyard BBQ Party

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How to Host a Retro-Inspired Picnic for Two

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Backyard Picnic Menu

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Pack these recipes in your picnic basket and head out the backdoor for outdoor eats conveniently close to home. 
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Corn on the Cob, 11 Ways

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The Best Summer Drinks & Cocktails

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How to Keep Drinks Cold at a Summer Party

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11 Amazing Ice Cream Sandwiches

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How to Set Up a Grill

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Kettle Shaped Grill is Favorite Way to Barbecue
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Flip Through Katie Lee's Beach Adventures Scrapbook

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11 Outside-the-Bun Burger Toppings

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Summer-fy Your Favorite Comfort Foods

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Outdoor Games + Summer Activities Guide

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The Top 10 Things To Do (and Eat) This Summer

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Pack a 5-Star Picnic

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Best Ballpark Eats

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"No Labor" Labor Day Menus

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Make your Labor Day labor free with easy no-cook recipes from Cooking Channel chefs.
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12 Ways to Hack Your Picnic

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