35 Summer Dinner Party Ideas That are Low-Maintenance

35 Low-Maintenance Summer Dinner Party Ideas

Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

When it’s hot outside, we face a classic dilemma: entertaining a crowd with ease. Lugging around three bags of groceries in 90-degree heat? Not gonna happen. So when you’re in the mood to entertain but really don’t feel like cooking for hours, try one of these ridiculously easy summer dinner party ideas that taste (and look) spectacular.

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Photo: Liz Andrew/Styling: Erin McDowell

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1. Cheater's Skillet Paella

We never knew it was possible to make paella in one hour.

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35 Low-Maintenance Summer Dinner Party Ideas

1. Cheater's Skillet Paella

2. Mini Skillet Pizzas

3. One-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet

4. Melon Caprese Skewers

5. Skillet Nacho Dip

6. Broiler S’mores

7. Skillet Pasta with Summer Squash

8. Skillet Lasagna

9. Summertime Rose Tequila Sangria

10. Skillet Peach Cobbler

11. Avocado Avenger Salad

12. Key Lime Pie

13. Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

14. Apple Tart with Soft-Pretzel Crust

15. Corn, Feta and Tomato Salad

16. No-Bake Avocado Lime Cheesecake

17. Greek Wedge Salad

18. Asparagus, Pea and Ricotta Tarts

19. Panzanella Salad

20. Strawberry Almond Tea Cake

21. Pasta Alla Norma

22. Grilled Caprese Skewers with Halloumi and Sourdough

23. Summer Corn and Heirloom Salad

24. White Sangria Recipe with Peaches and Berries

25. 20-Minute Burrata Salad with Stone Fruit

26. White Sangria Ice Pops

27. Corn Fritter Caprese with Peaches and Tomatoes

28. Mini Strawberry Ice-Cream Pies

29. Creamy Chicken, Corn and Tomato Skillet

30. Blistered Green Bean and Veggie Skillet

31. Zucchini & Tomato Ragù

32. Berry Galette

33. Creamy Sweet Corn Pappardelle

34. Shrimp and Pasta Stew

35. Skillet Chicken Fajitas

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