Cooking Out Made Easy For Summer

This post is sponsored by Tyson® Inc, but the content and opinions are my own.

Summer is here, school is out, it’s wedding season, and there are so many reasons to celebrate! Whether it’s a backyard BBQ, a casual cookout, or just a night in with my HB, we enjoy good food! When the family gets together, everyone brings their favorite dish, food, or beverage. To be honest, every time my family gets together, it’s a celebration.

There’s nothing like the smell of charcoal and southern style eats! You also can’t have a BBQ or cookout (or even a cook-in) without iced tea. I know there are many ways to make iced tea these days, but if you are old school and/or from the south, you know all about making iced tea using tea bags. Homemade iced tea is everything especially when you use Lipton® Iced Tea Bags!

You can also enjoy a summer celebration at home or through the week (AKA on a “school night” as I jokingly call it) with your spouse and/or the kiddos! BBQ’ing or a casual cookout can be simple and fun. Choose things that will be great for both children and adults as well as easy to prepare. Hamburgers, hot dogs, dessert, snacks, beverages, cocktails, and did I say dessert?

If you’re cooking out, you will need a few things!

• Appetizers – A great appetizer for summer is Buffalo Chicken Dip. If you use grilled chicken like Tyson® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts, they will give your dip a grilled/smoky flavor that tastes amazing! Mmmm!
• Hot Dogs/Hamburgers – I love Ball Park® Hot Dogs and Ball Park® Hot Dog Buns, especially the “bun size”! Oh…and they must be “burnt hot dogs”. People laugh, but this really is a thing! Having your hot dog slightly charred on the grill  is EVERYTHING! Add a little mustard and sauerkraut and you have a winner! Also a Black & Bleu Burger is quite tasty and one of my summer favorites!
• Grilled Chicken – Because everyone doesn’t eat beef or pork, Tyson® Boneless Skinless Grilled Chicken Breasts is a great option!
• Potato Chips – You can’t go with traditional potato chips or choose a healthier alternative like these Baked Parsnip Chips! You can also make these in the air fryer.
• Iced Tea – Being from Alabama, we love iced tea especially sweet iced tea! Lipton® Iced Tea Bags are perfect for summer and you can find them at Walmart!
• Water – Always make sure you have a cooler of water to stay hydrated in the summer while entertaining. Water is also a great alternative for those who do not want to partake in adult beverages or any other beverages like juice, soda, etc.
• Dessert – I’m pretty sure ANY dessert will do!

I love Walmart because you can get everything all in one place. You can buy in bulk or get what you need for any potluck, feast, summer celebration or even a casual night in!

Happy Summering!