Summer is the perfect time to host an outdoor dinner party to satisfy your guests. The warm weather, fresh food, colorful flowers and unique table settings make hosting fun and a great way to help guests feel welcome in your home. Now’s the time to try out these delicious summer recipes:
1. Grilled corn on the cob with kimchi mayo and scallions
Corn on the cob takes the top spot for the perfect summer side and this recipe adds a kick to a traditional dish that your guests will love. To complete this recipe, you’ll need 8 shucked ears of corn, 1/2 cup of mayo, 1/2 cup of sour cream, 2 tablespoons of kimchi brine, 1 tablespoon of soy sauce, 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil, 8 finely chopped scallions and salt and pepper.
Turn your grill to medium-high heat and prepare your sauce mixture by adding the mayo, sour cream, kimchi brine and soy sauce in a small bowl. From there, toss your shucked corn with oil and season with salt and pepper. Add your corn to the grill for 8 to 10 minutes, flipping occasionally. Remove the corn and spread with kimchi mayo and sprinkle with scallions.
2. Sheet pan nachos
If you want to create a delicious meal without the hassle of clearing too many dishes, this sheet pan nachos recipe is perfect for you. For this recipe, you’ll need 9 ounces of corn tortilla chips, 12 ounces ground chuck, 12 ounces of pre-shredded Mexican 4 cheese blend, one 15 oz. drained and rinses can of pinto beans, 1 cup of jarred salsa, 1/2 sour cream and one medium-sized avocado. You can add other toppings like yellow onion, jalapeno slices, fresh cilantro, lime wedges, red onion and more.
Preheat your oven to 400 degrees and cook your ground chuck with cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper for 8 minutes. Transfer the chuck to a plate and line your sheet pan with tin foil. From there, spread your chips across the pan and add beans, cheese and meat. Bake the nachos for 8 minutes until the cheese melt and top your nachos with your salsa, sour cream and other toppings.
3. Grilled Peruvian Chicken
To successfully create this delicious chicken recipe, you’ll need to make a great marinade with equal parts of olive oil, garlic, paprika, cumin, oregano, salt and pepper. Marinate your boneless and skinless chicken thighs in the marinade overnight and grill the chicken over medium heat until the internal temperature reaches 170 degrees. Serve the chicken with avocados and aji verde sauce.
Enjoy these recipes and happy cooking!
