25 Low-Maintenance Summer Dinner Party Recipes

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 recipes that taste (and look) spectacular.

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Cheater's Skillet Paella

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

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25 Low-Maintenance Summer Dinner Party Recipes

Cheater's Skillet Paella

Tomato, Basil & Artichoke Picnic Sandwich

Gazpacho Andaluz with Smoked Paprika-Glazed Almonds

Skillet Nacho Dip

Vegetarian Summer Pasta Salad with Dill Vinaigrette

Lentil Chili Tacos

Melon-Mint Cooler

One-Ingredient Watermelon Sorbet

Avocado Avenger Salad

Cardamom Poached Apricots

Greek Lemon Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

Late-Summer Vegetable Enchilada Pie

Lemon Pudding with Blueberry Compote

Tuna Toast with Chermoula

Asparagus, Pea and Ricotta Tarts

No-Bake Avocado Lime Cheesecake

Minty Black Bean Salad

Raspberry Thyme Smash

Strawberry Almond Tea Cake

Pasta Alla Norma

Baked Coconut Curry Wings with Mango Chutney

Grilled Caprese Skewers with Halloumi and Sourdough

Summer Corn and Heirloom Salad

Pizza Chicken

Birthday Cake Blondies

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