# A Definitive Manual for Summer Getaway Extended Weekend Dishes
The initial summer break is nearly upon us, and what better way to rejoice than with an abundance of delectable cuisine! When the climate is pleasant, resisting the call to the outdoors is a challenge. Whether you’re barbecuing, enjoying a picnic, or simply relishing a meal in your garden, you’ll desire some scrumptious recipes. Here’s a manual for quick, simple, hassle-free, and flavorful summer dishes that will ensure your extended weekend is unforgettable.
## Grilled Main Courses
### 1. Traditional Burgers
– **Ingredients**: Ground beef, salt, pepper, cheese slices, burger buns, lettuce, tomato, onion, pickles.
– **Instructions**: Shape patties, season with salt and pepper, grill to preferred doneness, add cheese, and serve on buns with toppings.
### 2. BBQ Chicken
– **Ingredients**: Chicken pieces, BBQ sauce, salt, pepper.
– **Instructions**: Season chicken, grill until fully cooked, brush with BBQ sauce, and grill for a few additional minutes.
### 3. Fish Tacos on the Grill
– **Ingredients**: White fish fillets, taco seasoning, corn tortillas, cabbage slaw, lime wedges.
– **Instructions**: Season fish, grill until flaky, serve in tortillas with slaw and lime.
### 4. Smoked Ribs
– **Ingredients**: Pork ribs, dry rub, BBQ sauce.
– **Instructions**: Apply dry rub, smoke ribs until tender, finish with BBQ sauce.
## Accompaniments
### 1. Coleslaw
– **Ingredients**: Cabbage, carrots, mayonnaise, vinegar, sugar, salt, pepper.
– **Instructions**: Shred cabbage and carrots, combine with remaining ingredients, chill before serving.
### 2. Grilled Corn on the Cob
– **Ingredients**: Corn, butter, salt, pepper.
– **Instructions**: Grill corn until charred, coat with butter, season with salt and pepper.
### 3. Caprese Salad
– **Ingredients**: Tomatoes, mozzarella, basil, olive oil, balsamic glaze.
– **Instructions**: Layer tomatoes and mozzarella, sprinkle with basil, drizzle with olive oil and balsamic glaze.
### 4. Potato Salad
– **Ingredients**: Potatoes, mayonnaise, mustard, celery, onion, salt, pepper.
– **Instructions**: Boil potatoes, combine with remaining ingredients, chill before serving.
## Sweets
### 1. Berry Parfait
– **Ingredients**: Mixed berries, yogurt, granola.
– **Instructions**: Layer berries, yogurt, and granola in a glass.
### 2. Grilled Peaches
– **Ingredients**: Peaches, honey, cinnamon.
– **Instructions**: Halve peaches, grill until soft, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with cinnamon.
### 3. Ice Cream Sandwiches
– **Ingredients**: Cookies, ice cream.
– **Instructions**: Put a scoop of ice cream between two cookies, freeze until solid.
## Refreshments
### 1. Lemonade
– **Ingredients**: Lemons, sugar, water.
– **Instructions**: Squeeze lemons, combine with sugar and water, chill before serving.
### 2. Iced Tea
– **Ingredients**: Tea bags, sugar, lemon slices.
– **Instructions**: Brew tea, add sugar, chill, serve with lemon slices.
### 3. Fruit Punch
– **Ingredients**: Mixed fruit juices, soda water, fresh fruit slices.
– **Instructions**: Combine juices, add soda water, garnish with fruit slices.
No matter your plans for the holiday, ensure it is abundant with delectable food! Savor the sunshine and delightful tastes of summer with these simple and hassle-free recipes.