Perfect weather for a backyard get together
The flowers are blooming, the leaves are back, and the evening breeze is a welcomed friend instead of a chilly invader. You know what that means – it’s time to get back to the yard! Whether you’re hosting friends or just getting the family together for an evening outside, we’ve got lots of recipes that will have everyone asking for more. Just read through this article and put together your favorite combination of dishes for the perfect meal!
Setting the stage for a memorable meal
Set up the lawn furniture, turn on some music, and put out a plate of Italian Nachos with delicious dips. The Southwestern Taco Dip with its spicy zest and two types of cheese will give people something to talk about. So will the Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip. Everyone will want to know what you did to improve such a time-tested treat!
After the chips and dips are done, it’s time to move on to the salads. But we’re not talking about your typical mixed green affair. Step it up a bit with this Colby Cobb Salad. The shredded cheese and sliced turkey is sure to satisfy. And if you prefer pasta salad, try the Italian Pasta with String Cheese. It’s a simple dish that can make a serious impact.
Getting down to business
By this point, every diner will be dying to see the main course. Luckily for them, the spread you’ve prepared won’t disappoint.
Get their fingers working with some Garden Cheese Roll-Ups. Then, show your guests that not all backyard burgers are created equal with Cheese Stuffed Turkey Burgers and Harvest Stuffed Turkey Burgers with Cranberry Mayo.
Sweet surrender
The sun is down and the crickets are starting their evening symphony. The meal was a success and, by serving the perfect dairy dessert, everyone will go home happy. Between the brownie pieces and sliced strawberries, the MVP Pudding with Milk may very well be the most popular dish served. The Strawberry Yogurt Short Cake isn’t going down without a fight, though. Its sweet tasting fruit is sure to leave a mark in everyone’s memory, just like the chocolate goodness of the Cocoa-Berry Yogurt Tarts.
Everything tastes better outside
The same meal that you eat in your dining room becomes even more special when served outside, especially after a long, cold winter. So make it festive! String lights on a small tree, put out some citronella candles, arrange flowers on the table. In a few simple steps, you've got yourself a party. For more recipes to enjoy this spring, be sure to check out the 3-A-Day of Dairy Recipe Search.