14 Tasty BBQ Recipes To Add To Your Summer Cookout Menu

Easy Garlic Parmesan Buffalo Chicken Wings

These easy sheet pan chicken wings are baked with seasonings and garlic until crispy, then tossed with parmesan and a spicy garlic buffalo sauce for a spicy, garlicky, crispy and amazing appetizer. Go team! (via Half Baked Harvest)

Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Got an air fryer? Whip up this simple and crowd-pleasing recipe without all the cleanup! Crispy and delicious.That's a win in our book. (via The Real Food Dieticians)

Baking Powder Chicken Wings

This is the best way to make crispy chicken wings in the oven. No need for deep frying! (via Give Recipe)

The Best Dry Rub Chicken Wings

Add spices, brown sugar, and baking powder, and then bake, grill, or fry these delightfully crispy wings. (via Cozy Cravings)

Smoked Chicken Wings

If you have a smoker, these wings are delicious and a great appetizer while you're smoking something longer. (via Culinary Hill)

Habanero Peach Grilled Chicken Wings

Just five ingredients to get the amazing spicy-sweet flavor in this easy-to-make recipe! (via A Spicy Perspective)

Asian Air Fryer Chicken Wings

Coated in a sticky Asian sauce, these crispy wings are sweet and tangy with a touch of spice. (via Vikalinka)

Spicy Baked Barbecue Chicken Wings

For when you're feeling classic BBQ wings, this baked recipe has a kick and is perfect for the big game! (via Averie Cooks)

Raspberry Jalapeño Chicken Wings

This wing brings a new meaning to hot, sticky, sweet. The sweetness of raspberry jam and the spicy kick of fresh jalapeño team up to create a taste that you’ll definitely want to tackle. (via My Homemade Life)

Crispy Baked Balsamic Caramel Chicken Wings

Sure to score some points for uniqueness, this one’s all about the sweet and savory glaze. (via Sarcastic Cooking)

Honey Garlic Chicken Wings

Sticky molasses and honey meld together with garlicky goodness for a taste that is sure to be stuck on the minds (and breath) of your jersey-sporting guests. (via Jo Cooks)

Pub-Style Buffalo Wings With Boursin Dip

Beer, wings, and friends are really some of life’s greatest pleasures. These typical pub-style wings are just what you need to get game day started. (via Dinner With Julie)

Baked Korean-Inspired Chicken Wings

Served with a refreshing cucumber salad, these baked wings are a healthier version of your favorite game-watching bites.(via Girl on Blor)

Spicy Maple Baked Chicken Wings

Bake these babies in an oven until crispy and dress with a sweet and spicy maple sauce for a combo that's a total touchdown. (via Completely Delicious)

Sweet Orange Chili Glazed Chicken Wings

Reduce orange juice, honey, and chili paste down into this addicting glaze that will win everyone's heart, and tastebuds.(via Original Dish)

Honey BBQ Chicken Wings

Sweeten the deal with a little honey and BBQ and baked, not fried, wings. (via Two Peas and Their Pod)

Ranch Chicken Wings With Buffalo Dipping Sauce

Try a little flip-flop here. Rather than using the white stuff as a dip, these crispy wings are bathed in Ranch dressing at the beginning, then do a reverse by using tangy buffalo sauce for your dipping pleasure. (via Doughmesstic)

Cambodian Style Pork Stuffed Chicken Wings

Chicken and pork? You betcha! Serve these double whammies, and you’ll instigate some major audible wowing from your guests. (via Be Mindful. Be Human)

Fire-Eater Chicken Wings

Someone call the Fire Marshall, ’cause these wings are hot. Hot. HOT! Cayenne pepper, red jalapeños, and hot sauce — that’s a trifecta of tang that’s not joking around. (via Barbecue Bible)

Baked Parmesan Garlic Chicken Wings

Healthy and tasty – in this scenario you score both. Win big by serving them alongside the blue-cheese dijon dipping sauce. (Steamy Kitchen)

Super Crunch Oven Fried Honey Dipped Wings

Here comes some super crunch for some super fans. These wings deliver with cereal. That’s right: Cornflakes to the rescue! (via Stovetop Stories)

The Best Oven Fried Chicken Wings

Get double coverage with these oven-fried wings served with both a traditional Buffalo or sweet-and-spicy Thai sauce! (via I Sing in the Kitchen)

Sweet and Sticky Pomegranate Chicken Wings

Messy and delicate with a vibrant splash of crunchy pomegranate seeds, guests may request a replay on these wings. (via How Sweet It Is)

Lemongrass BBQ Wings

Big on planning? Hop on this recipe one day in advance and get busy marinating with fish sauce, lemongrass, and honey. Simple and flavor packed, they’re sure to be an instant fan fave. (via Rasa Malaysia)

Grilled Turmeric and Lemongrass Chicken Wings

Tanginess and earthiness come together in one FAN-tastic bite. These wings may be the star of the night. (via Bon Appètit)

Tea Smoked Chicken Wings

This one will have guests in a time out while they ponder the smoky flavor… emitted from tea leaves! (via Serious Eats)

Honey Cumin Boneless Chicken Wings With Greek Yogurt Dip

Sweet, earthy, and cool, these wings go down in one bite. (via Soni’s Food)

Sweet and Sour Sticky Thai Boneless Oven Baked Chicken Wings

Refs may blow the whistle on these play-stopping wings. Crunchy, boneless, sweet, and sour, they’re unstoppable. (via Half Baked Harvest)

Crispy Taco Wings

A grand disguise, these tacos aren’t wrapped in a shell but baked into a crispy chicken wing… SCORE! (via Noble Pig)

Coca-Cola Chicken Wings

Pop, fizz, ahhhhh, Coca-Cola marinade will have guests going sis boom bah! (via Cherry On My Sundae)

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We're pretty sure that this tomato confit is the perfect side because of how versatile it is. Add it on top of toast, pasta, or a salad — or just stick a bowl on your buffet and let guests add it to their plates.

Kids of all ages will love these tasty cookies — almost as much as they love the vanilla icing! Top with rainbow sprinkles for some extra magic.

These brownie pops are the perfect cookout recipe because they're easy to eat, and since they come on a stick, they're easy to serve to large groups of people. That's a win-win.

This refreshing mocktail mixes Pamplemousse La Croix with a homemade lavender simple syrup and fresh grapefruit juice to hit the spot when you're gathered with friends (and even when you're not).

Upgrade your go-to afternoon drink with this Lebanese recipe. Not only does it have, well, lemon, but it also features orange blossom and rose waters to balance out the mint and lemon flavors.

Appetizers

Sure, we've seen chips and salsa before, but there's nothing like the homemade kind. This special version is loaded with strawberries, avocado, and, of course, plenty of mangoes. Serve with tortilla or baked pita chips.

If you plan on firing up the grill, consider this simple app. Fire roasted cherries meet ricotta-slathered grilled bread. Use the sweetest cherry tomatoes you can find.

This recipe requires five ingredients and five minutes to make. That means you've got time for another round of cornhole.

Cantaloupe is SO good right now and adding it to a panzanella sweetens the deal. We'll take two, please.

Sides

Potato salad is always a crowd pleaser and pairs well with so many dishes. This version swaps mayo for a flavorful herb and olive oil dressing, helping it stand up to hot summer afternoons.

This salad is suuuper simple to throw together, travels well, and makes for a showstopping side. Consider the balsamic reduction a new life skill — it's delicious on everything from grilled peaches to ice cream.

Take advantage of corn season with elote, a classic Mexican street food dish. Sweet corn gets charred over an open fire and seasoned with all kinds of yumminess.

This hearty salad is filled with fresh fruit, quinoa and drizzled with a lemon dressing that'll keep your guests coming back for more.

Hurray for no-cook sides! They're fresh, delicious, and keep you from sweatin' up a storm in the kitchen on warmer days. This one gets a flavor boost with goat cheese and pine nuts.

If you're looking for a steak recipe that's also easy on the wallet, flank is your friend. This dish has an option for broiling the meat, so you can still get that cookout vibe even if you don't own a grill.

Sometimes, the simplest recipes are the best ones. We think this is a perfect example. A buttery sauce of garlic, lemon, and herbs is all you need to transform juicy shrimp into a stunning entrée.

Mains

Where to begin with these sliders? If the name alone hasn't convinced you, consider the fact that almost everything can be prepped in advance.

Craft these super easy ground beef tacos for guests that'll be glued to the TV watching college football games. They'll appreciate the handheld dish while yelling at the screen. Just make sure they have lots of napkins nearby!

This BBQ recipe hits all the salty, sweet, crispy, charred, tender notes we look for in a good kebab.

Dessert

If you feel like getting patriotic with your Labor Day Dessert, check out this slab pie. It's festive and a perfect way to use all those beautiful berries you found at the farmers' market.

It's hard to imagine a more iconic summer dessert than a s'more, except perhaps an ice cream sammie. We're head over heels for this recipe, which combines the two.

A Labor Day cookout isn't complete without a yummy Key Lime cheesecake but this one comes with a twist. It features a no-bake chocolate crust made of oreo cookies!

Nothing beats the heat like this classic lemon treat. Keep them chilled in the refrigerator right before serving to help keep your guests cool while they're lounging in your backyard.

Drinks

This drink answers all of our summertime cravings. It's refreshing, clean, and has just a little kick. Plus, there's nothing that says fiesta like a little tequila.

For a sweeter drink, serve your guests blood orange ginger cocktails! They'll enjoy the refreshing reprieve sans the spice and may even ask you for the recipe!

May 2024: How to End a Love Story

How to End a Love Story by Yulin Kuang

April 2024: The Most Fun We Ever Had

The Most Fun We Ever Had by Claire Lombardo

When Marilyn Connolly and David Sorenson fell in love, all they knew is that nothing could shake their foundation. Despite their unwavering hope in the past, their current reality looks differently than they imagined. Their four daughters — Wendy, Violet, Liza, and Grace — each have a unique set of problems that creates of chaos for the family. From the loss of one's husband to the secrets the youngest daughter keeps, the Sorensons are never quite sure what to expect.

In a shocking turn of events, a young man — Jonah Bendt — shows up and reveals that one of the daughters is his mom. He was placed up for adoption some time ago, but he's ready to come home to learn more about his biological family. There may be drama in The Most Fun We Ever Had, but there's still a family who finds a way back to the love that Marilyn and David have always believed in.

Art student Raquel only comes Anita de Monte's story after she starts feeling like she's starting to make a name for herself among College Hill's socialites. The more she learns about how Anita's life was horrifically cut short, she starts drawing parallels between their lives. It's almost like history is repeating itself and it's hitting too close to home.

As Gonzalez alternates between both of their perspectives, Raquel and Anita's lives begin to intersect in a way that makes Anita de Monte Laughs Last the kind of novel that'll have you thinking about it longer after you finish the last page.

Redwood Court reads like a historical love letter to Black families and contains relationships that remind me of my own family. When Mika Tabor starts asking questions about her family's history, she receives much more than her class assignment asked for. The more she listens to her grandparents and observes her parents, she realizes they've been telling her meaningful stories all along. From tales of racism to the sweet grasp of a world that began moving past obvious racial tension, this novel offers a glimpse into the homes of many Black families.

While I often say I'd like to pass down books to my kids, Redwood Court has become something that I feel is mandatory to read.

January 2024: "First Lie Wins" by Ashley Elston

Reese's Book Club is coming in hot with their first pick of the year! This thriller of a reader is all about "Evie Porter" and her separate identities. One paints the picture of who she truly is, but her job places her in the position of assuming a new name in order to complete the mission given to her by Mr. Smith. She's never met Mr. Smith, her boss, but she has the inkling that her latest mission hits a little too close to home.

Does he know more about her than she realizes and can she successfully fulfill the goal he has for? Buy your copy of First Lie Wins today to find out!

What would you do if you knew a terrible secret that involved the death of one of your best friends? In Before We Were Innocent, Bess and Joni find themselves trying to escape answering this. However, some things are hard to bury — especially when the past comes knocking in the form of Joni. Will the two former best friends be able to maintain their innocence or will they have to accept the truth about themselves?

If the past few years have felt like you've been stuck in a weird time loop, you'll love this page turner by Cesca Major. Maybe Next Time follows Emma as she navigates being a busy literary agent, wife and mother - except she only seems to have time for her career. When her husband is involved in a tragic car accident, Emma finds herself distraught only to wake up and see him alive again.

As the scenario continues to repeat, Emma will have to dig deep inside herself to correct patterns she's been a part of her to save not only her husband but life as she knows it.

Starling House is a daring tale of what happens when dreams meet determination, grit and evil. All Opal wants to do is create a haven for herself and her brother Jasper but she'll have to fight for it once she finds herself in the mysterious mansion of author E. Starling. In the depths of the shadows, she'll come face to face with things that'll test her resilience.

The women of the Rubicon family have a lot to tangle with in Mother-Daughter Murder Night. When powerful matriarch Lana's granddaughter Jack becomes the prime suspect in an unsolved murder, Lana becomes determined to find a killer instead of waiting for her disease to have it's last say. Find out what Nina Simon has in store for the town the Rubicons find themselves living in.

Tom Lake weaves a beautiful tale of remembered love and viewing the humanity of one's parent. When Lara begins to regale her three daughters of a former romance she shared with actor Peter Duke at Tome Lake, they begin to take stock of what they know about their mom as well as their own love lives.

Heartbreak has the potential to make you swear off love, which is something that late night writer Sally Milz knows all too well. She's also a firm believer in the "Danny Horst Rule," the phenomenon where average looking men exclusively date women more attractive than them — until pop star Noah Brewster shows up to host the late night show. Join her for an intoxicating love ride that makes her change her perspective.

If you love a good romance-murder mystery, you'll fall in love with Kya's story. After the town's golden boy winds up dead, everyone in town begins blaming Kya for his murder. With heartbreak and triumph woven throughout, Where The Crawdads Sing will become the summer read you can't put down.

Even when forbidden, love seems to find a way in The House of Eve. 15-year-old Ruby is set to be her family's first college attendee, until it appears a scandalous affair will bring her back into poverty. Meanwhile, Eleanor's in love with William, a member of an elite Black family in D.C. that doesn't let just anyone in. The lives of both women will collide in an unexpected way as they forge their own paths.

Maya witnessed her friend's sudden death in the woods seven years ago. Now, with nothing except a few hazy memories, she's determined to figure out what she saw, and who's behind it. The House In The Pines is proof that sometimes our past — and their secrets — don't stay dead.

Life can feel like a dumpster fire sometimes which is why Tiny Beautiful Things feels like a soothing hug. If you love advice columns, you'll love the beautiful compilation of questions "Dear Sugar" answers within the pages as Clare sets out to offer advice while her own life falls apart. After you read the book, check out our interview with Sarah Pidgeon, who stars in the Hulu series!

New friends Mia and Elena are pitted against each other when everyone in town splits over a custody battle. Adapted into a mini-series on Hulu at the beginning of the pandemic, Little Fires Everywhere is a tale that shows everything isn't always what it seems, and there are always secrets to be discovered.

Wrong Place, Wrong Time is a novel that explores the lengths a mother is willing to take to prevent her son from doing something unspeakable. Will she be able to piece together clues in time or will all hope remain lost?

This titular novel turned Emmy award-nominated Amazon Prime series Daisy Jones & The Six explores the rise — and fall — of a legendary (and fictional) band.

This heartwarming book about life at the River Valley School for the Deaf, and all of its students with completely different backgrounds, will make you laugh and cry with its beautiful depiction of human connection.

If you've never liked hearing "How can you hate from outside the club? You can't even get in," you'll be glad you're not a part of this members-only society. The club has been pushed to its limit and everyone has something to hide.

Nan infiltrates Agatha Christie's home in 1925, intent on luring her husband away. There's something about love, affairs, and dark secrets that make for a good read, and you won't be able to get enough of this tale where things aren't always what they seem.

"She's so lucky" ...or is she? Lucky redefines what it means to be honest when the titular character completes a million-dollar heist, and is left stranded by the very people who taught her how to scam.

When Anna learns the father she never knew is still alive, she travels to West Africa in search of answers. The tale of self-discovery through one's history, as well as the themes of home and belonging, is something we all long to understand at some point.

Families can be complicated, and the Alvarados are no different. If you're looking for a little break from your own family dynamics, you'll get a kick out of reading along as they navigate evacuations, relationship problems, and their father's obsession with the Weather Channel.

What happens when desire spills over and threatens to unravel everything two friends have built? The Paper Palace answers that as Elle must choose between continuing the life she has dedicated herself to and the life she never got to live.

When former lovers Eva and Shane reunite in the midst of their successful literary careers, they find that their chemistry is still as strong as it used to be. But, will the flame fizzle before their lingering questions are answered or will Eva choose vulnerability before Shane disappears again?

What would you do if your significant other disappeared without a trace, only leaving a cryptic note behind? In Hannah's case, she sets out on an unpredictable mission for answers — regardless of what lies ahead. After you read the book, check out our interview with Angourie Rice, who stars in the Apple TV+ series!

Le Sommet is a sanatorium-turned-luxury hotel in the Swiss Alps. Detective Elin arrives to celebrate her estranged brother Isaac's engagement to Laure, and her discomfort turns to all-out horror when Laure goes missing.

DNA tests can reveal new information about our ancestry, but when Abby learns that she has an older sister — and that her older sister is an Instagram star — the women decide to meet up and get to the bottom of why their parents split them up in the first place.

Nothing brings families together like food and age-old rivalries, something that sisters Amanda and Mae learn firsthand when they end up on opposite sides of a cooking competition. If you love hit TV series The Bear, you'll love The Chicken Sisters.

Other Stories On Reese Witherspoon's Book Club List

• "Yellowface" by R.F. Kuang
• "Cassandra in Reverse" by Holly Smale
• "Did You Hear About Kitty Karr?" by Crystal Smith Paul
• "The Nightingale" by Kristin Hannah
• "The Marriage Portrait" by Maggie O'Farrell
• "Our Missing Hearts" by Celeste Ng
• "On The Rooftop" by Margaret Wilkerson Sexton
• "Honey & Spice" by Bolu Babalola
• "Counterfeit" by Kirstin Chen
• "The Dictionary of Lost Words" by Pip Williams
• "Anatomy" by Dana Schwartz
• "Honor" by Thrity Umrigar
• "The Island of Missing Trees" by Elif Shafak
• "Within These Wicked Walls" by Lauren Blackwood
• "We Were Never Here" by Andrea Bartz
• "The Downstairs Girl" by Stacey Lee
• "Tokyo Ever After" by Emiko Jean
• "Northern Spy" by Flynn Berry
• "Firekeeper's Daughter" by Angeline Boulley
• "Infinite Country" by Patricia Engel
• "Outlawed" by Anna North
• "The Light in Hidden Places" by Sharon Cameron
• "A Cuban Girl's Guide to Tea and Tomorrow" by Laura Taylor Namey
• "Group" by Christie Tate
• "Fable" by Adrienne Young
• "His Only Wife" by Peace Medie Adzo
• "Furia" by Yamile Saied Mendez
• "The Last Story of Mina Lee" by Nancy Jooyoun Kim
• "You Should See Me in a Crown" by Leah Johnson
• "Everything Inside" by Edwidge Danticat
• "I'm Still Here" by Austin Channing Brown
• "The Guest List" by Lisa Foley
• "The Henna Artist" by Alka Joshi
• "UNTAMED" by Glennon Doyle
• "The Jetsetters" by Amanda Eyre Ward
• "The Scent Keeper" by Erica Bauermeister
• "Such a Fun Age" by Kiley Reid
• "Conviction" by Denise Mina
• "The Giver of Stars" by Jojo Moye
• "Fair Play" by Eve Rodsky
• "The Secrets We Kept" by Lara Prescott
• "The Last House Guest" by Megan Miranda
• "Whisper Network" by Chandler Baker
• "The Cactus" by Sarah Haywood
• "From Scratch" by Tembi Locke
• "The Night Tiger" by Yangsze Choo
• "The Proposal" by Jasmine Guillory
• "The Library Book" by Susan Orlean
• "One Day in December" by Josie Silver
• "The Other Woman" by Sandie Jones
• "This Is How It Always Is" by Laurie Frankel
• "Still Lives" by Maria Hummel
• "Next Year in Havana" by Chanel Cleeton
• "Something in the Water" by Catherine Steadman
• "You Think It, I'll Say It" by Curtis Sittenfeld
• "Happiness" by Heather Harpham
• "Erotic Stories For Punjabi Widows" by Balli Kaur Jaswal
• "The Light We Lost" by Jill Santopolo
• "Braving the Wilderness" by Brené Brown
• "The Last Mrs. Parrish" by Liv Constantine
• "The Is the Story of a Happy Marriage" by Ann Patchett
• “The Rules of Magic” by Alice Hoffman
• "The Lying Game" by Ruth Ware
• "The Alice Network" by Kate Quinn
• "Eleanor Oliphant is Completely Fine" by Gail Honeyman