Summer Entertaining Ideas

It's officially summertime which means family gatherings, backyard barbecues and weekend get-to-gathers! Check out Smockingbird's Summer Entertaining Ideas including our easy-to-make recipe collection featuring appetizers, sides and sandwiches you can prepare in no time. Plus, take your next soiree to the next level with utensils, servingware and decor from our Summer Entertaining Collection.

Start the party with Cowboy Caviar, a fresh, zesty dip made with tomatoes, avocados, corn, onions and Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Corn Relish. Serve with chips in the Nora Fleming melamine bowl with your choice of mini!

Serve a Chipotle Burger grilled to perfection. Mix 2 lbs. ground beef or turkey with Wind & Willow Chipotle Cheddar dip mix for a flavorful kick. Serve with Stonewall Kitchen Roadhouse Steak Sauce on the Happy Everything oval platter.

Make grilling easy with the Stainless Steel BBQ Tools and Grilling Kabob Baskets designed for easy flipping.

Try summer's perfect side dish – Southwest Slaw made with coleslaw mix, mayo, corn and Wind & Willow Santa Fe cheeseball mix. Serve in the adorable Sunflower Wood Bowl with a Dreamfarm Supoon which come in a variety of colors.

Bring a little something sweet to the menu with these Sugar Cookies with White Chocolate Amaretto Icing.

Add patriotic flare with Star-Spangled Truck table runner and embroidered dish towel and the Happy 4th of July dish towel.

Make the most of these hot summer months by enjoying time with friends, family and great food!