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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13 Family-Style Sharing Platters That Make Summer Dinners Easy
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11 Foods and Drinks You Should Never Serve at an Outdoor Party
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Outdoor Gatherings: Our Guide to Casual Yet Elevated Summer Entertaining
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11 Tips for Setting an Outdoor Table That Will Make Dining Al Fresco So Much Easier
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How to Host a Casual Outdoor Dinner Party That Still Feels Elevated
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7 Ways to Keep Guests Cool at a Summer Party
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Buffet or Family Style? How to Choose the Right Food Service for Your Next Summer Gathering
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How to Set Up a Self-Serve Bar for Easy Outdoor Entertaining
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10 Ways to Upgrade Your Summer Cocktails
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8 Martha Products That Will Help You Make the Most of Your Summer
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6 Common Grilling Mistakes to Avoid, According to Pitmasters
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14 Outdoor Games and Activities for Your Best Summer Ever
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7 Best Outdoor Projectors for the Ultimate Summer Movie Night
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12 Easy Ways to Prepare Your Backyard for Summer Entertaining
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20 Garden Party Essentials We Found on Amazon, From Floral Dinnerware to Lacy Linens
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20 Essentials That Make Outdoor Entertaining More Comfortable for Your Guests
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How to Set Up an Outdoor Buffet Table the Right Way
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12 Tasty Sides to Serve with Burgers (Other Than Fries!)
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How to Turn Your Outdoor Summer Entertaining Space Into a Cozy Fall Retreat
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Learn How to Make Crowd-Pleasing Coleslaw for Your Next Cookout
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Simple Coleslaw
Potato Salad
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Quick Sauces, Dips, and Dressings to Boost the Flavor of All Your Favorite Summer Dishes
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How to Keep Your Dog Safe at Your Next BBQ or Cookout—Including the Foods They Should Never Eat
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Planning a Picnic? Here's How to Pull It Off Smoothly, From Packing Your Tote to Choosing the Perfect Location
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How to Grill Chicken Thighs the Right Way
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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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Hosting an Outdoor Summer Dinner Party? Here's How to Curate Elevated Place Settings
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How to Choose the Right Type of Wood for Your Smoker
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20 Shatterproof Dinnerware Sets for Outdoor Entertaining
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18 Home, Garden, and Entertaining Essentials That Will Help You Welcome Summer Like Martha
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6 Accidents to Expect at Your Summer Parties—and How to Avoid Them
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What to Make for a Summer Cookout, According to a Potluck Pro
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7 Summer Hostess Mistakes to Avoid This Season
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A New Survey Reveals the Best Cities in America for a Picnic
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Panzanella is the Ultimate Summer Salad and a Sublime Way to Use Peak Season Tomatoes
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10 Food Containers for Picnics That Will Keep Your Favorite Dishes from Spilling in Your Basket
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These Grill Cleaning Tools Will Keep Your Grill in Tip Top Condition
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These Outdoor Bar Carts Will Get You Excited for a Season of Porch and Deck Entertaining
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The Best Wine Glasses for Outdoor Entertaining
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Our Tips for Perfect Grilled Chicken That's Juicy and Flavorful
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Use These Summer Menus to Inspire a Season of Fabulous Warm-Weather Meals
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Functional and Stylish Covers to Keep Your Food Safe at Your Next Picnic or Cookout
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Drinks, Decorations, Dessert, and More Ideas to Make Your Next Cookout Your Best Ever
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The Best Foods to Pack for Your Next Picnic
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26 Vegetarian Grilling Recipes for Your Next Cookout
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Our Best Grilled Pork Recipes: Get Ideas for Chops, Ribs, Tenderloin, and More
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Vegetarian Main Course Recipes You'll Want to Grill All Summer Long
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Our Favorite Summer Picnic Recipes That Aren't Sandwiches
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Perfect Picnic Recipes for Your Next Gathering in the Backyard or Park
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Exactly How to Make the Best Grilled Burgers on a Weeknight
23 Colorful Summer Side Dishes to Make Right Now
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Our Favorite Kebab Recipes Give Grilled Food on a Stick a Major Upgrade
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How to Host and Plan a Summer Party the Martha Way
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Shaken Piña Colada
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Pasta With Fresh Tomato Sauce
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Our Favorite Summer Bridal Shower Ideas
Peach Lattice Pie
Potato and Green Bean Salad
Crab Sandwich
Strawberry-Ginger Smash
Chicago Dog
Easy Fruit-Juice Gelatin