Take it Outside

As the weather begins to cool we are reminded of the beauty of an outdoor meal, where this no longer means feeling uncomfortable with the sun beating down of you and sweat pouring out of you. Rather, this means relaxing with friends as a refreshing breeze cuts the 75 degree air. Take advantage of this weather for the short time it sticks around and have one last party outside. Jerry’s Kitchen has already been thinking of some of the best dishes that could really make this party one to remember. We have found simple recipes that bring a creative flare to salads, cocktails, side dishes, and desserts!

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Make Tomato Sauce in Minutes

You can never go wrong with a classic pasta-and-tomato-sauce pairing. This no-cook version starts with the plump heirloom tomatoes we’ve all been eyeing at the farmers’ market, which are grated to preserve their fresh, sweet flavor, then shaken with olive oil, garlic, salt, pepper and basil. Just don’t forget shaved Parmesan to pass around the table and a good bottle of red wine.
Crush the Salad Course

Literally. In this Thai-inspired salad, crisp Persian or Japanese cucumbers are cut and lightly smashed, which allows the fiery, vinegary dressing into every nook and cranny (and the rough, irregular texture helps it stick).

Inspire Grill Envy

When it comes to the main dish, Hebrew National hot dogs are a cut above. So what makes a kosher dog different? Being extra choosy about ingredients means the franks are made with only the most premium beef cuts.

Have a Tropical Cocktail on a Stick

Because nothing says tropical vacation more than a rum drink—except maybe a frozen coconut-mango rum cocktail on a stick with a spicy salt finish. Throw in a palm tree and a hammock and you’re set.

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