The Best of Ina Garten: The Perfect Dishes for Your Summer Cookout

I can’t believe June is already over and the Fourth of July is just days away! Whether you’re looking for a dish to celebrate the bounty of summer produce, something easy to bring to a potluck cookout, or you’re ready to fire up the grill, I’ve got you covered.

Today, I’m sharing my updated list of favorite Ina Garten drinks, salads, mains, sides, and desserts – perfect for outdoor summer dining!

Who’s making Ina’s iconic flag cake this year!? Any other Ina favorites you’re planning for the 4th? Drop them in the comments!

JUMP TO: DRINKS – DIPS – SALADS – MAINS – SIDES – DESSERTS

DRINKS

Frozen Palomas – Modern Comfort Food, page 35 (Recipe)

Aperol Spritzer – Cooking for Jeffrey, page 22 (Recipe)

Jalapenos Margaritas – Make It Ahead, page 26 (Recipe)

DIPS

Green Herb Dip – Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 21 (Recipe)

Guacamole – The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, page 50 (Recipe)

Easy Tzatziki with Feta – Make It Ahead, page 118 (Recipe)

SALADS

Charlie Bird’s Farro Salad – Cook Like A Pro, page 46 (Recipe)

Tomato Feta Salad – Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 81 (Recipe)

Pasta, Pesto, and Peas – Barefoot Contessa Parties!, page 101 (Recipe)

Blue Cheese Coleslaw – Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 82 (Recipe)

Heirloom Tomatoes with Herbed Ricotta – Cook Like A Pro, page 65 (Recipe)

Israeli Vegetable Salad – Cook Like A Pro, page 52 (Recipe)

Fresh Corn Salad – The Barefoot Contessa Cookbook, page 101 (Recipe)

Panzanella – Barefoot Contessa Parties!, page 102 (Recipe)

Old-Fashioned Potato Salad – Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 86 (Recipe)

MAINS

Grilled New York Strip Steaks – Make It Ahead, page 118 (Recipe)

Lobster Rolls – Barefoot Contessa Parties! , page 159 (Recipe not online)

Tequila Lime Chicken – Go-To Dinners, page 149 (Recipe)

Tequila Lime Chicken – Barefoot Contessa Family Style, page 85 (Recipe)

LT Guacamole Burger – Food Network (Recipe)

Townline’s BBQ Pork Ribs – Food Network (Recipe)

Niman Ranch Burgers with Caramelized Onions – Back to Basics, page 120 (Recipe)

Lamb Kebabs with Couscous – Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 99 (Recipe)

Hot Smoked Salmon with Fresh Dill Sauce – Barefoot Contessa: Foolproof, page 83 (Recipe)

Summer Garden Pasta – Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 121 (Recipe)

SIDES

Cheddar & Scallion Creamed Corn – Modern Comfort Food, page 161 (Recipe is not online)

Crusty Baked Potatoes with Whipped Feta – Make It Ahead, page 154 (Recipe)

DESSERTS

Flag Cake – Barefoot Contessa Family Style, page 156 (Recipe)

Lemon Bars – Barefoot Contessa Parties! , page 104 (Recipe)

Fresh Berry & Mascarpone Tart – Barefoot Go-To Dinners, page 226 (Recipe)

Mocha Chocolate Icebox Cake – How Easy Is That, page 206 (Recipe)

Fresh Berries & Sweet Ricotta – Cook Like A Pro, page 195 (Recipe)

Summer Fruit Crostata – Barefoot Contessa at Home, page 203 (Recipe)

“Ice Cream” Sandwiches – Food Network (Recipe)

Fresh Blueberry Pie – Make It Ahead, page 205 (Recipe)

Strawberry Tarts – Barefoot in Paris, page 215 (Recipe)

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