Grilling Parties + Menus

Plan your next backyard bash with this pink wine in mind.

We celebrate eco-living the only way we know how -- by throwing an awesome party! It's easier (and a lot more fun) than you may think. Just use fresh ingredients and household items for an incredible spread. Then stage a laid-back tree-planting ceremony that'll make a lasting impression on the planet ... and your friends.

Rach and John celebrate their birthdays with a big Italian feast in the Adirondacks.

Celebrate the season with an outdoor feast under the stars. Our celestial-themed party (and sign-by-sign entertaining horoscope) is heaven-sent

Grab some friends on a sunny summer day for a spontaneous lunch in the park.

Take an outdoor adventure -- fueled by an authentic campfire breakfast.

Gather friends for dinner and a movie -- in your backyard!

With a fondness for her family's outdoor gatherings (and vodka watermelons!), Evette Rios puts her playful spin on the classic cookout.

Stir up a big-batch, big-fun summer cocktail with one of these easy formulas.

Bethenny Frankel, The Real Housewives of New York City star and natural foods chef to the stars, knows a thing or two about throwing a light, easy and chic happy hour.

Turn out this Fourth of July feast in a flash.

Green designer and TV personality Danny Seo uses household items and the summer's best produce to create a memorable alfresco meal.

Throw a party during the dog days of summer -- with lots of food for humans too.

When the weather's warm and the days are long, we think: cookout! Fire up the grill, invite your gang over and serve up a spread of barbecue-friendly food, like burgers, ribs and chicken. We've got great recipes, how-to grilling videos, party ideas and more.

Take the labor out of this year's Labor Day party.

Find new ways to serve summer stand-bys.

Get into the game with a last-minute tailgating party.

It's time to hit the sand! But before you do, flip through four perfect ocean-side parties for you and your friends.

Roll out some speedy race-day snacks fit for a Nascar pit crew.

A backyard party is about hanging out, not being held hostage by the grill. Declare your independence with a hands-off seafood and sausage boil that'll cook itself to perfection.

Be the coolest neighbor in your 'hood -- throw a fun, laid-back block party.

This Fourth of July party has been rated S for sophisticated, featuring stylish lighting, stiff cocktails and sumptuous food piled high.

Get outside with our favorite afternoon meal.

Chef Rocco DiSpirito's new cookbook of 350-calorie-or-less recipes, Now Eat This!, won't leave anyone feeling hot and heavy. Follow his low-cal recipes for a light and easy party.

When the weather heats up, so does the food.

Next time your team takes the field, invite friends over for an outdoor baseball watching party.

It's not summer until someone throws the first pool party. And we've got 12 reasons to dive right in. Consider this a cool new version of adult swim.

The all-day bash that's easy to throw in your backyard. Your field goal: Have fun!

It's all about the grill when it comes to this hearty Independence Day menu.