Alfresco dinner ideas

Here, 45 Alfresco dinner ideas that are easy, seasonal and impressive, so you can focus more on the important stuff this summer!

The chefs at Philadelphia's Hungry Pigeon share a dinner menu perfect for a backyard dinner party.

Summer dinner party ideas to create an elevated casual aesthetic. Summer buffet menu ideas, easy tablescape, & affordable outfit inspiration.

Summer dinner ideas often start with what’s in season, whether the goal is to use up garden zucchini or make sure you’ve gotten your proper fill of tomatoes. But just throwing plain veggies on the grill or serving the same salad again and again can get a little boring. Here are our favorite summer dinner recipes, including no-cook dinners, mains and sides for your next barbecue, picnic-friendly salads, and quick recipes for nights when it's too hot to cook.

Slightly bitter and perfectly crunchy, this leafy vegetable deserves your attention.

My step-by-step guide for how to plan a dinner party menu, from main courses that feed a crowd to how to estimate food amounts for a party.

Dining alfresco means leaving the rush behind and getting together with family and friends to enjoy good food and conversation

Serve delicious finger foods for an inexpensive, low-stress alternative to a sit-down dinner with these easy appetizer ideas and clever hosting tips.

In Arizona, we're super lucky to be able to eat outdoors most of the year. The funny thing is, when we're tucked inside during the sweltering summer, the rest of the country is enjoying their weather. In the winter, it's the complete opposite for us. Al fresco dining is one of my favorite themes —

If backyard barbecues, dinner under twinkle lights, or cocktail hour spent on the terrace are your favorite way to entertain, then these tips from four Scouted experts are sure to take your next outdoor gathering to the next level.