Twenty Recipes for a Summer Holiday Weekend

Neon coolers overflowing with ice. Kids racing barefoot with fistfuls of melting popsicles. A grill packed with fiery charcoal.The long-awaited flavors of summer are here, and we’ve got a deep lineup of classic recipes fit for a holiday weekend.

Photo: Johnny Autry

Grilled Cheerwine Chicken Wings

An unexpected sauce makes perfectly spiced wings. Get the recipe.

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The Ultimate Summer Side: Grilled Corn Ribs

A cookout staple glazed with mayo and parmesan. Get the recipe.

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Photo: Jason Perry

Spinach Artichoke Dip on the Grill

The classic spread gets a summer-friendly spin. Get the recipe. 

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Heirloom Tomato Salad with Green Goddess Buttermilk Dressing

Heirloom tomato slices, crisp cucumbers, and sweet corn make the perfect summer salad. Get the recipe.

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Shrimp Kebabs with Kimchi Butter

Shrimp kebabs with international flavors plus a perfect char from the grill. Get the recipe.

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Photo: courtesy of Dean Fearing

Campfire Barbecue Beans

A smoky Texas side dish made for cookouts and parties. Get the recipe.

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Sweet Tea Watermelon Salad

A sweet seasonal salad that’s guaranteed to cool you off. Get the recipe.

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Carolina Cabbage Slaw with Roasted Sweet Corn

The perfect summer side dish. Get the recipe.

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Photo: courtesy of Meherwan Irani

Crispy Okra Fries

A tried-and-true family recipe for Southern-style okra. Get the recipe.

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Charred Veggies, Cajun-Style 

Seasonal vegetables with a smoky bacon vinaigrette. Get the recipe.

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Chili Buns and Slaw Dogs

An Appalachian adaptation of a grill-out classic. Get the recipe.

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Grilled Pork Chops with Herb Butter

Compound butter and a brown-sugar brine level up these pork chops. Get the recipe.

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Mustard-Rubbed Ribs

Sweet and spicy ribs made to impress your guests. Get the recipe.

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Whiskey Smash

A chilled rye cocktail that really rocks. Get the recipe.

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DIY Hard Seltzer with Topo Chico

This sparkling water becomes the citrusy cocktail of your dreams. Get the recipe.

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Off-Day Porch Punch

Rum, sweet tea, and citrus combine for the punch perfect to sip outdoors. Get the recipe.

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Watermelon-Cucumber Cooler

A summer cocktail with a tangy rim of toasted spices. Get the recipe.

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Homemade Peach Ice Cream

Satisfy your sweet tooth with a sweet, peachy, frozen treat. Get the recipe.

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Blackberry and Peach Cobbler

The fruit cobbler topped baked beneath a pecan-studded crust. Get the recipe.

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Blueberry-Maple Ice Cream with Corn Cookies

A creamy, crunchy mix of blueberry and corn cookie crumble. Get the recipe.