Memorial Day Entertaining

Ideas for hosting a summer party while keeping to your budget and not overspending on your party.

Tips for how to organize a summertime potluck party including appetizer, first course, and main course recipes that are perfect for a summertime potluck.

Tips to make your summer parties a success.

Ladies, get out of the kitchen and fire up the grill for easy, relaxing, summer entertaining. Beginner's instructions, recipes and tips for gals and guys.

Derrick Riches, About Guide to Barbecues and Grilling has all the information you need to get your Memorial Day really cookin'.

Design your own holiday invitations and place cards with the graphics from this patriotic collection of clip art from Bobbie Peachey, About Guide to Web Clip Art.

Find red, white and blue supplies, including linens and bowls, for your patriotic themed party at this party supply site.

Guidance on adding flavor to grilled food using marinades, rubs and other flavoring techniques from Good Housekeeping.

A great source for recipes, tips and trivia about one of America's favorite summer foods.

This is a book review and instructions for roasting a pig from the eGG.

Not exactly the campfire version. This recipe is prepared ahead of time and then can be packed in your picnic basket. Recipe is from Gourmet.

Recipes, tips, drinks and other links for summer grilling and entertaining from Epicurious.

Summertime recipes from Good Housekeeping including cold soups, salads, marinades and desserts.

Entertaining is little different in the summertime. It's a little more relaxed, definitely casual, and most of the time it's outside. The food is fresh, easy, and designed to cool down you and your guests. There are certain party necessities you'll want to have on hand to maximize the carefree spirit of entertaining during the summertime.