Welcome to easy meals quickly grilled outdoors and eaten while lounging at picnic tables.

Welcome to our first ever Simply Recipes digital issue our tribute to the backyard bash.

A backyard bash is what you make it, we think.

Gaby Dalkin

Matt Armendariz

There is no prescribed maximum or minimum number of attendees.

You don’t even need a backyard, really!

Gaby Dalkin, our cover star, knows all about keeping it easy-breezy when it comes to backyard parties.

Bowl of Fried Polenta Panzanella with Tomato, Basil, and Burrata with a Drink on a Table

We’re so grateful to her for sharing her Mediterranean-inspired menu as well as her philosophy on outdoor entertaining.

Do you live for dessert?

But what I looked forward to most of all was our annual road trip to visit family down South.

Plate of Grilled Halibut with Calabrian Chile Gremolata with Utensils on a Table

Her efforts would have a lasting impact on how I carried on the legacy of my family."

“Dont get me wrongbrines,marinades, anddry rubsare great for adding flavor.

With a paste, you could grill at a moments notice.

Someone Holding a Bowl of Limoncello Yogurt Pops on Ice Surrounded by Leaves and Lemons over Grass

Well show you how!

Read the Story:Pastes are the Secret to Quick and Easy Grilling

Omnivore’s Grill Outdoor dinner spread

Simply Recipes / Ciara Kehoe

Smoked Whole Cauliflower with Spiced Soy Butter and Satay Sauce in a Pan Garnished with Lime Wedges and Peppers

Smoked Spatchcock Chicken with Harissa Butter and Grilled Carrots on Cutting Board, Surrounded by Bowl of Harissa, Bowl of Herb, Kitchen Towel, and a Drink

Grilled Broccolini with Lemon Tahini Dressing, Pomegranate Arils, and Pine Nuts on a Plate

Cheryl Day overlooking wetlands in the South

Simply Recipes / Angie Mosier

Whole Blueberry Ice Box pie with blueberries on the top.

Peach hand pies on parchment paper

Raspberry chess pie bars cut and stacked.

Easy Grilled Gochujang Chicken Thighs

Cynthia Christensen / Simply Recipes

Grilled Pork Chops with Adobo Paste

Grilled Shrimp with Konkani-Inspired Masala

Easy Grilled Gochujang Chicken Thighs