When the sun’s out and the grill’s going, there’s only one thing on everyone’s mind, good food and great company. 24 Fun Backyard Eats That Make Outdoor Days Even Better is your go-to list for crowd-pleasing bites that are easy, festive, and full of flavor. Whether you’re planning a chill family hangout or hosting the neighborhood, these recipes bring the fun straight to your plate. From creamy deviled eggs with a tangy twist to juicy pulled BBQ chicken and zesty fruit salad, this roundup covers all the backyard favorites, plus a few you haven’t tried yet. It’s the kind of collection that turns a simple outdoor gathering into something memorable. Scroll through, and you just might end up planning a cookout this weekend.

Best Deviled Eggs Recipe with Cream Cheese

A white plate with seven deviled eggs, each topped with a smooth yellow filling and garnished with small green parsley leaves. The plate sits on a soft yellow cloth.
Best Deviled Eggs Recipe with Cream Cheese. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Learn how to make the best cream cheese deviled eggs, rich, tangy, and ultra-smooth. A quick and easy appetizer for holidays or any gathering.
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Quick and Easy Pulled Bbq Chicken

Instant pot hold barbecue chicken sandwich with Pickles
Quick and Easy Pulled Bbq Chicken. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This quick and delicious Instant Pot pulled BBQ chicken recipe is perfect for sandwiches, BBQ plates, or tacos in just 30 minutes.
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Delicious Grilled Corn

Grilled corn in the husk that has the husk removed
Delicious Grilled Corn. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Nothing says summer like grilling and corn on the cob, so this Grilled Corn In Husk recipe is the essence of summer flavors.
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Tasty Taquitos

chicken tortillas
Tasty Taquitos. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Homemade taquitos in the air fryer are a tasty snack and party food you can make ahead. They cook up perfectly crisp in minutes!
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Slow Cooked Meatballs

hawaiian meatballs
Slow Cooked Meatballs. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Saucy Sweet and Sour Meatballs Recipe: Slow cooker meatballs, juicy pineapple, & colorful bell peppers simmered in sweet BBQ & teriyaki sauce
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Easy Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese Recipe

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Easy Cold Shrimp Dip With Cream Cheese Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Cold shrimp dip made with cream cheese, Old Bay, mayo, and seasonings all blended together to make an easy-to-scoop cold party appetizer.
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Zesty Fruit Salad Recipe

A bowl of fruit salad containing strawberries, apples, grapes, kiwi, and pear, garnished with pomegranate seeds. A lemon half, a bowl of honey, and a spoon are placed around the bowl on a white surface.
Zesty Fruit Salad Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make a beautiful fruit salad with a zesty honey-lemon dressing that can be ready in under 15 minutes. It’s a light, flavorful salad.
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Easy Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe

A plate of deviled eggs is arranged neatly, each with a creamy orange filling and a sprinkle of paprika on top. The background features stacked white plates and a white cloth.
Easy Classic Deviled Eggs Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Classic deviled eggs are little bites of goodness that combine hard-boiled eggs, some special seasonings with mayonnaise, and yellow mustard.
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Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad

A large bowl filled with creamy macaroni salad, featuring corn, red kidney beans, chopped peppers, and herbs. A lime wedge and wooden spice bowls are in the background, with another bowl of salad slightly out of focus.
Creamy Mexican Macaroni Salad. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Zesty Mexican macaroni salad with a creamy, tangy dressing, fresh vegetables, and a perfect kick of spice is a twist on a classic favorite!
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Creamy Crab Pinwheels

Crab pinwheels with hot cheese and crab meat wrapped in flour tortilla.
Creamy Crab Pinwheels. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This delicious crab pinwheels recipe is stuffed with a creamy filling of cream cheese, crab, cheddar cheese, and a spicy creole seasoning.
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Slow Cooked Hot Dogs For A Crowd

Hot dogs in a bun smothered with chili and cheese on top
Slow Cooked Hot Dogs For A Crowd. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This easy slow cooker hot dogs recipe will give you all the tips and tricks to create great-tasting hot dogs for a big crowd or party.
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Party Pickle Roll Ups Recipe

Party pickle Roll-Ups on a plate with fresh dill ready to be served
Party Pickle Roll Ups Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Pickle roll ups, are a crowd-pleasing appetizer with minimal prep time requiring only 4 ingredients perfect for any party occasion.
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Delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich

chicken salad on wheat masters copycat
Delicious Chicken Salad Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

You can have a taste of the Masters when you make this copycat Masters Chicken Salad Sandwich Recipe, made famous by the Augusta National.
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Tomato Pie Copycat Recipe

Two empanadas on a napkin, placed on a checkered tablecloth with Masters logos. A plastic cup labeled "Masters 2025" filled with an iced beverage is in the background.
Tomato Pie Copycat Recipe. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Recreate the new 2025 concession stand favorite, Masters Tomato Pie with this easy copycat recipe. Golden crust stuffed with pimento cheese and sauce.
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Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich

masters pimento cheese
Southern Pimento Cheese Sandwich. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Make the Masters Pimento Cheese Recipe. This creamy, tangy pimento cheese sandwich is perfect for any golf fan or Southern food lover.
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Sweet And Tangy Pulled Pork Sliders

Pork sliders on Hawaiian buns with extra barbecue sauce and melted cheese
Sweet And Tangy Pulled Pork Sliders. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

Perfect party appetizers, pulled pork sliders with a sweet and tangy barbecue sandwich sauce, melted cheese, on sweet Hawaiian slider buns.
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Flavorful French Onion Dip

french onion dip
Flavorful French Onion Dip. Photo credit: Intentional Hospitality.

This homemade French onion dip recipe delivers classic flavor in every bite. Made with sour cream and dried onions—no mix required!
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Buffalo Chicken Dip

A dish of creamy buffalo chicken dip topped with blue cheese crumbles and hot sauce. Surrounded by carrot and celery sticks, and ridged potato chips for dipping. The dip is presented in a white rectangular baking dish.
Buffalo Chicken Dip. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

This easy Buffalo Chicken Dip Recipe is creamy, spicy and perfect for a party appetizer! Pair with chips, veggies, crackers or pita bread.
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Delicious Strawberry Pretzel Salad

A slice of strawberry pretzel salad topped with whipped cream, a pretzel, and mint sits on a plate with a fork. A halved strawberry and a sprig of mint are on the side. Other slices and strawberries are in the background.
Delicious Strawberry Pretzel Salad. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

Strawberry Pretzel Salad is no salad at all, but a delicious dessert made with easy store-bought ingredients you may already have on hand!
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Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches

Grilled skewers of marinated meat, green bell peppers, and peach slices rest on a baking tray lined with parchment paper.
Pork Kabobs With Fresh Peaches. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Tender pieces of pork are paired with juicy chunks of peaches for a fresh summertime take on classic Pork Kabobs.
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Juicy Smash Burgers With Special Sauce

A close-up of a cheeseburger with melted cheese, pickles, and creamy sauce on a soft bun, placed on a dark plate.
Juicy Smash Burgers With Special Sauce. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

There’s nothing better than a juicy hamburger with crispy edges, a SMASH Burger. All it needs is some cheese and SPECIAL SAUCE.
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Chicken Bites Wrapped In Bacon

Close-up of bacon-wrapped cheese bites secured with toothpicks on a black wire rack. The appetizers are crispy and golden brown, with some melted cheese visible.
Chicken Bites Wrapped In Bacon. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

Chicken bites wrapped in bacon served with Boursin and jalapeño and you have a melt-in-your-mouth, amazing low carb appetizer.
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Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes

Close-up of bacon-wrapped appetizers secured with toothpicks, served on a dark plate. The bacon is crispy and seasoned with pepper, and a white dipping sauce is partially visible on the side.
Bacon-Wrapped Mini Potatoes. Photo credit: Butter and Baggage.

These bacon-wrapped mini potatoes are the perfect party finger food! The bite-size appetizer is ready within 30 minutes! Serve with dipping sauce.
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Classic Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese

A plate of baked crescent roll hot dogs, some with melted cheese, arranged neatly. The golden-brown pastries are flaky and appear freshly baked, placed on a white, ribbed plate.
Classic Pigs In A Blanket With Cheese. Photo credit: Lauren’s Latest.

A classic appetizer for kids & adults alike, Pigs in a Blanket are mini cocktail sausages rolled in buttery crescent dough & baked to golden perfection!
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31 Budget-Friendly Recipes That Don’t Skimp on Flavor

A white oval dish filled with creamy beef stroganoff pasta. The dish contains wide noodles, sliced mushrooms, and a creamy sauce, garnished with fresh parsley. A striped napkin is partially visible on the side.
31 Budget-Friendly Recipes That Don’t Skimp on Flavor. Image Credit: Intentional Hospitality

Looking for delicious dinners that won’t wreck your grocery budget? These 31 budget-friendly recipes are proof that you can cook flavorful, satisfying meals without spending a fortune—or breaking a sweat. Think creamy chicken and dumplings, spicy taco mac and cheese, slow-cooked Jamaican oxtail, and even a no-bake shepherd’s pie you can whip up in under 30 minutes. If easy, cozy, wallet-wise meals are your thing, you’ll want to check out every last recipe in this crave-worthy collection. Get All The Recipes: 31 Budget-Friendly Recipes That Don’t Skimp on Flavor