Summer is quickly approaching, and I’m sure you’ve already been tasked by your friends and family to host a cookout or barbecue, or they’ve requested that you bring a dish to their next gathering.

If you’re tired of the run-of-the-mill hot dog, hamburger and baked beans, here are 11 recipes to reinvigorate the menus at your function!

1. Grilled potato salad with bacon vineagrette 

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A zesty twist on a summer cookout staple.

2. Parmesean-coated grilled corn on the cob

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We guarantee that you won’t boil corn ever again for the function.

3. Arugula and strawberry salad

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A refreshing bite for after you hit the pool.

4. Chicken and rice salad with pine nuts and lemon 

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To bring a Mediterranean flair to your cookout.

5. Green beans with lemon garlic

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Add a little zest to your typical beans.

6. Spicy sweet potato wedges

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An unconventional addition to this cookout staple.

7. Tropical tomato salsa

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Give your chips a tropical flair with this topping.

8. Frito corn salad

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I’m sure you didn’t know that corn chips could work in a salad, but trust me. It’s delicious.

9. Captain Palmer

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Because you need drinks, of course!

10. Caramelized baked chicken legs

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A simple twist on a cookout staple.

11. Cheesecake cups

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Don’t forget about dessert!

Is your mouth drooling after reading this list? Share it with your friends on Facebook or Twitter below so they can prepare their own menus!

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