favorite summer treat to bring

ladylisalt

Looking for a quick and easy idea of something to bring to a cookout that has kids and adults. Theres a million ideas on Pintrest but thought I would ask some busy moms about something that is a hit. Can be dessert, appetizer, snack etc.

LSU628

My kids and I are huge fans of just plain old watermelon. We also like to grill fresh summer corn. Just wrap it in in aluminum foil with some butter, salt and dill- delicious!

dancingmatilda

Some of my go-to recipes:

Corn Dip (w/ tortilla chips... soooo yummy! & easy!)

Ham & Dill Pickle Appetizer

"Crack" Potatoes... soo good


FRUIT SALAD
Ingredients: 2 large cans chunk pineapple (undrained), 2 small cans mandarin oranges (drained), 1 bananas, 1 apple, 1/2 cup cherries, 1 small box instant vanilla pudding


PEANUT BUTTER PIE
Ingredients: 1 graham cracker crust, 4 oz. cream cheese, 1 cup confectioners sugar, 8 oz. Cool Whip, 1/3 cup peanut butter

Mix cream cheese and peanut butter. Add confectioners sugar. Mix well. Add Cool Whip and pour into crust. Freeze until ready to serve.


PISTACHIO SALAD
1 large container Cool Whip
1 medium can crushed pineapple
1 1/2 cups mini marshmallows
1 pkg. instant pistachio or vanilla pudding (3 oz.)
Stir all together. Use the pudding last. Leave in refrigerator for a few minutes before serving. (I also add chopped pecans.)

blu-eyedwife

I was just going to recommend watermelon, but I see someone beat me to it.  Stick it in the freezer too.  It won't freeze all the way, but it makes it nice and cool.  Kids love that.

ladylisalt

All great ideas ladies. I ended up making raspberry cream cheese dip that I found on Pintrest. lol Thanks so much, I will use some of your ideas in the near future:)