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This time of year, you\u2019ll catch our dining tables gathering dust \u2014\u00a0we\u2019re too busy enjoying dinner outside, with a big helping of sunsets, blooming flowers, and fresh air. \u201cI live for eating outdoors,\u201d says The Kitchn\u2019s Editor-in-Chief Lindsay Funston. \u201cAs soon as the days get longer and the temperatures start to warm up, my husband and I are carrying our baby\u2019s highchair to the back patio so we can experience the unmatched joy of dining al fresco.\u201d <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
Whether she\u2019s picnicking in the park, going camping, or grilling at the neighborhood block party, Lindsay keeps her menu fresh and delicious with affordable Good & Gather grocery items from Target<\/a>. The high-quality ingredients and seasonal flavors amp up all that summertime goodness \u2014\u00a0even on short notice. Because spontaneity is also in season right now! <\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n \u201cIs it even a proper barbecue without corn on the cob<\/a>?!\u201d Lindsay says. \u201cIt\u2019s the most beloved vegetable of summer for a reason. I love putting out a toppings bar so people can get creative.\u201d Try hot honey, furikake, or elote fixings \u2014\u00a0and don\u2019t forget the butter!<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n When it\u2019s too hot to contemplate meal prep or friends stop by unexpectedly, having a pre-prepped fresh side ready in the fridge is a game-changer, Lindsay says. \u201cRepeat after me: You can be a great cook and<\/em> serve a salad in a bag. This refreshing chopped salad<\/a> has all the good greens\u2014cabbage, shredded broccoli, lettuce\u2014croutons and almonds for crunch and a tropical guava-mango dressing for a little sweetness.\u201d\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n These fruity treats are a fresh-squeezed take on summer\u2019s quintessential bev. \u201cLemonade in some form needs to make an appearance at a summer gathering, so these pops<\/a> are great to have stashed in the freezer as a dessert that adults and kids will both like,\u201d Lindsay says. \u201cThey\u2019re not too sweet and have a nice tang from the citrus.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n We love a sweet-and-savory moment, and this one does double \u2014\u00a0and triple \u2014 duty at Lindsay\u2019s house. \u201cI always find an excuse to use this sauce<\/a>. The smoky, sweet, tangy flavor levels up a burger or dog (yes, I\u2019m that person), drizzled over grilled corn (trust me!), or brushed on salmon.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Flavor throwback! Anyone who had those tricolor tubs in the freezer knows how exciting this limited-edition sipper<\/a> is. \u201cI love having a surprising non-alcoholic beverage on hand for guests,\u201d Lindsay says. \u201cWith bright pops of raspberry, lime, and orange, this bubbly water is a delight. Bonus: It doubles as a fun cocktail mixer.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n