I have been so excited to share this post with all of you! And I’m so thrilled to have had the opportunity to partner with Cost Plus World Market for it! There is nothing that brings me more joy than Summer BBQs with friends and loved ones and for this post I’m sharing one of my favorite go-tos when entertaining for a crowd or even a small few!
You can find all the recipes here, here & here! And yours truly even made a first youtube video that you can watch above! But before I get too ahead of myself, let’s pause a moment for this tablesetting!!!
Easy, breezy entertaining is what I love best! And what I’ve learned is that it only takes a few currated pieces to give your home the staples needed for succesful outdoor dining all season long! This acrylic glassware (I know it looks like glass!) has already received daily use in our household! And I love the green hue and subtle scent of this citronella candle!
And this tray is such an entertaining staple!
Perfect for food, or drinks (we’ll get to these Shaved Ice Palomas in a second!). And when it comes to kitchen staples, you can never have enough of these ribbed cotton dish towels!!!
When it comes to outdoor dining, hands down my favorite trick is using cotton dish towels in place of napkins! They’re large enough for all that yummy, messy bbq food, wash like a dream and of course look great on the table! I always have stacks of similar designs and I currently LOVE these green and white stripe dish towels, (come in a pack of 2 for just $5)! Another pantry favorite?! THIS sea salt! Seriously, so good, and makes literally everything taste better (sprinkle this stuff on your next homemade batch of cookies or brownies, you’ll thank me)! It’s the perfect finishing salt and I always have some on the table, how cute is this marble salt cellar?!
Gah! Does it get any better than outdoor dining?!
When it comes to setting a table, there’s a simple formula I always follow. 1. Add some life to the table, with fresh flowers, herbs or plants. These white alyssums look great in these blue terracotta planters! 2. Always have mood lighting in the form of candles! These frosted lanterns come in a number of sizes and look great on a table or in your landscape leading the way to a dinner to remember! And 3. Always include extras or toppings on the table to allow guests to help themselves. Everyone loves to customize to their liking and by making that effortless for your guests, you’re ensuring a meal that’s exactly what they hope for! For that I always have my kitchen stocked with this glass set and these larger ramekins. I also love a couple larger bowls for sides and extras. These square ones add a nice contrast to any table. And I always have a stash of these decorative toothpicks!
And this summer, to beat the heat, everyone needs this $30 shaved ice maker! It’s the perfect compact size. Can easily be stored or brought to your next gathering. And Brian and I have been loving these Shaved Ice Palomas…so refreshing and easy! For the mocktail version, I just add a heavy dose of lime juice to this mix in place of the alcohol! So good!!!! They’ve quickly become our households signature drink!
At your next bbq, you HAVE to make this Grilled Street Corn…I you and your guests will love it!
And for the main course these Grilled Shrimp & Chorizo Tacos are so quick to grill up!
And this adobo seasoning is a pantry must have!!! It is soooooo good on all the grilled things. We just put it on grilled chicken the other night and it was delish!!! Next time you’re in world market head to the spice section becasue they seriously have so many fun options!
Well friends, I hope you’re inspired to get outside and dine this season! Enjoy a meal safely with friends and family and Find Your Joy!!!
Enjoy! Michelle