Whether your vacation plans include lounging by the pool or planning the ultimate beach getaway, sharing good eats and good vibes by the water with friends and family is a summer staple!
If hotter weather makes you crave a poolside cookout featuring juicy ribs, tender brisket, sinfully delicious mac n cheese, and veggies grilled to perfection, check out some of our favorite barbecue bibles for budding grill masters like Big Moe’s Big Book of BBQ or the bestselling Franklin Smoke. For coastal vacationers spending a summer by the shoreline, Entertaining by the Sea is the go-to guide for hosting any seaside fête! Serve up a traditional clambake with Eventide, or savor the flavors of a more tropical locale with Aloha Kitchen. Top it all off with luau-inspired libations from Tiki Cocktails or Smuggler’s Cove for a sparkling summer celebration your guests won’t soon forget!
Click our title list below to explore more of our favorite picks for summer entertaining!