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Menu Inspiration: Summer cocktail party

Menu Inspiration: Summer cocktail partySummer cocktail party menu inspo From Anna's Kitchen (www.fromannaskitchen.com)

Believe it or not, it's August. If you're gearing up for the long Labor Day weekend already or planning a casual end-of-summer party, here are some quick and easy entertaining ideas that will help you send the summer season off right.

Fresh, Mediterranean-inspired flavors highlight this menu, and for something sweet at the end that's still light: easy to make grilled peaches with honey-sweetened whipped cream. As a bonus, there's something for everyone: several recipes are vegetarian-friendly and could be made vegan with a few omissions or easy swaps.

Caprese Skewers with Creamy Pesto Dip

Caprese Skewers with Creamy Pesto DipEasy caprese skewers recipe From Anna's Kitchen (www.fromannaskitchen.com)
Are you planning to watch the Grammy Awards this weekend? If you're like me, I always like something to nibble on when I'm watching an award show or special event. There's just something so satisfying about eating different, small plates of foods that I love, too. Dave and I often have tapas for dinner instead of a full meal. These portable caprese skewers couldn't be easier, or faster, to make. You can make as many or as few of these skewers as you'd like, and serve them with the creamy pesto dip that can be made in advance. I've made these for parties in the past, as well as "just because".

Menu Inspiration: Comfort Food Feast

Menu Inspiration: Comfort Food FeastBrowse recipes, menu ideas and more From Anna's Kitchen (www.fromannaskitchen.com)
Comfort foods are far-from fussy and everyone loves them, which makes this menu perfect for a casual get-together—whether celebrating a birthday, the upcoming Super Bowl, or just because. For a country-inspired birthday party (think bandannas, plaid shirts, jeans) I attended years ago, this menu was a winner. It fed a group of 30 adults and children with enough variety so everyone, meat eaters and vegetarians alike, could find something to enjoy. Most things on this menu would be also be great for an outdoor party because they travel well. A few of these things, like the cornbread, don't have to be served hot. Chili can be made in advance and heated up outdoors in the slow-cooker, if you have power where you're going; transferred to a chafing dish; or heated right over a camp fire in a cast iron pot (very outdoorsy!)

On Pinterest: Stars and Stripes

On Pinterest: Stars and StripesIdeas from Pinterest for the 4th of July From Anna's Kitchen (www.fromannaskitchen.com)
If you took a day off from work today (like me) to get a jump-start on your holiday weekend plans, then I hope you're not battling too much traffic right now to get where you need to be. Better yet, maybe you've already arrived or opted to skip the crowds and stay home, and with a drink in hand are currently catching up on a good book or TV series. Either way, I hope you enjoy. :) I certainly hope to have a relaxing extended weekend, myself. My plans for the actual holiday will likely include throwing something on the grill and kicking back with a few cocktails, but tomorrow I'm looking forward to a day in the city with my mom. We have tickets for a matinee performance of Jersey Boys and are planning to go for dinner after the show. (P.S., if you have any suggestions for me on where to eat in NYC, I'd love some new ideas. Let me know in a comment or DM me on Twitter @fromannakitchen.) If you're planning a big bash to celebrate the holiday, check out these red, white, and blue food and entertaining ideas curated from Pinterest and have a safe and happy holiday weekend!