10 Perfect Summer Hosting Recipes

Grilled Steak Skewers and Summer Vegetables with Soy, Peanuts and Cilantro

No meal screams summer quite like than grilled steak skewers. Our Grilled Steak Skewers and Summer Vegetables with Soy, Peanuts, and Cilantro are everything you need in a summer recipe: Healthy, delicious, and packed with a range of unique flavours, this dish has all the makings to become a summer staple in your household.

Our Deep Round Grill is ideal for preparing this recipe, exposing the steak skewers to a consistent heat source until they are perfectly grilled. This piece of cookware has been carefully designed to help sear ingredients with ease and comes equipped with a ribbed base, delivering inch-perfect char marks while draining excess grease and fat.

The addition of summer vegetables, soy, peanuts, and cilantro garnish complement this dish wonderfully, ensuring these skewers will be full of flavour. This recipe can be prepared in just over three hours, including the time it takes to tenderize the steak, and makes roughly 2-3 servings.

Steak Frites

Although grilled steak is a summer-hosting classic, you can easily make it French restaurant-worthy by adding a homemade batch of fries to make it the iconic Steak Frites dinner. Cook a batch of fresh thin French fries outdoors on a side burner to avoid heating up the house and enjoy a delicious dinner al fresco.

Grab your preferred cut of steak be it rib eye, porterhouse, sirloin, or filet mignon, and get cooking! Our Iron Handle Skillet or Cast Iron Grill have you covered, exposing ingredients to a consistent heat source. These versatile pieces of cookware are perfect for searing or grilling a piece of steak, providing superior heat retention for an even crust.

Cook the steak for approximately four minutes on each side for medium-rare steak or adjust the cooking time based on your personal preference. This recipe goes from the cooktop to the tabletop in less than 30 minutes, making for a delicious summer recipe in no time.

Panzanella Salad with Grilled Halloumi, Peaches, Spring Vegetables and Edible Flowers

Looking to switch things up this summer? Look no further than this Panzanella Salad with Grilled Halloumi, Spring Vegetables, and Edible Flowers. This dish offers a unique twist on summer salad recipes, replacing more common salad toppings like feta with crisp and seared grilled halloumi and bread.

Our Square Skillet Grill creates the ideal surface for grilling the halloumi and zucchinis, enhancing both their flavour and texture profile. Crafted with enamelled cast iron, this piece of cookware develops a natural patina over time, making it perfect for searing ingredients with minimal sticking. The introduction of peaches and spring vegetables rounds off the salad, offering a well-balanced summer recipe that the whole family can enjoy,

Whether you are looking to recharge after a long day in the sun, or want to keep the fun going at work, this salad is a great option, this salad is a great option. This summer recipe can be prepared in just under an hour, serving up to eight portions at a time.

Pulled Pork Sandwiches

Our Pulled Pork Sandwiches are the perfect summer recipe for any occasion, delivering flavour and substance in every bite. The combination of pulled pork served on warmed buns with pickles and a side of coleslaw is sure to become a crowd-favorite on the side, and can quickly become a staple on your summer hosting menu.

All you will need for this recipe is your Dutch Oven. A multi-purpose pot by nature, this Le Creuset essential elevates traditional meal preparation, locking in heat and moisture for a flavourful meal. The Round Dutch Oven is ideal for slow-cooking the pulled pork until wonderfully tender, thanks to its tight-fitting lid and thick, enamelled cast iron walls.

You can even sear the pork shoulder on the grill before slow-cooking it in the Dutch Oven for added flavour and texture. Our Pulled Pork Sandwiches make for a versatile addition to any menu and can be served as eight meal-sized sandwiches, or 16 convenient appetizer portions.

Yemeni Chicken

Our Yemeni Chicken makes for the ultimate centerpiece for any summer gathering, especially when entertaining friends and family after a long day in the sun. This recipe combines a number of rich herbs and spices, including coriander, cumin, turmeric, paprika, and cardamom, ensuring your chicken will not be lacking in flavour.

Typically prepared in our Heritage Rectangular Casserole, this versatile piece of bakeware is ideal for roasting the chicken to perfection, allowing it to absorb all the rich flavours from the surrounding spices. Be sure to let the chicken rest for at least six hours or preferably overnight in the marinade before you start grilling.

This recipe takes approximately two hours to prepare, excluding the time it takes to marinate the chicken, but is well worth it, serving up to six portions at a time. Plus, it can cook while you enjoy some time in the backyard! Try something new this summer and serve your guests a dish that is sure to pack a punch.

Apple and Serrano Pepper Braised Pork Ribs

What better way to kick off the new season than with our Apple and Serrano Braised Pork Ribs? The combination of smoked paprika, chili powder, and apple cider makes for a dish that is sure to please your guests this summer.

Be sure to grab your Enamelled Cast Iron Braiser to get started. This versatile piece of cookware creates the ideal conditions to prepare fall-off-the-bone ribs, locking in heat and moisture thanks to its secure, domed lid. Our Braisers offer superior heat retention and even heat distribution.

Finish by grilling the serrano peppers on your Le Creuset Grill! The spiciness of the serrano peppers complements the rich flavours of the braised pork ribs perfectly. This summer recipe goes from your braiser to the dinner table in just over an hour, offering up to six portions of ribs.

Chicken Naan

Our Chicken Naan is yet another essential summer hosting recipe, offering a delicious dish to mix up every day meal preparation. A delicious and cooling recipe of chicken coated in Greek Yogurt and spices is the perfect meal for a warm summer evening.

The Square Skillet Grill is the only piece of cookware you will need for this recipe, replicating the flavour of the outdoor grill with ease. Once the chicken thighs have absorbed all the rich flavours and spices, this versatile piece of cookware can be used to grill them and toast the Naan bread until golden brown.

The mango mixture is a great final touch, contrasting the heat of this dish perfectly. This recipe can be prepared in just under two hours from the comfort of your own home, serving between four and six portions at a time.

Curried Chicken Drumsticks

Fed up with traditional chicken dishes? Our Curried Chicken Drumsticks recipe is the one for you. The curried chicken legs are sure to inject some much-needed spice into everyday meal preparation, while the warm and creamy Greek yogurt rounds off a well-balanced meal.

This recipe can be prepared in a Round Dutch Oven or Braiser, working the drumsticks in batches. This versatile piece of cookware comes equipped with a tight-fitting lid, trapping in heat and moisture until the curried chicken drumsticks are ready to be served.

Alternatively, this dish can be prepared on our square skillet grill, delivering perfectly succulent and charred chicken drumsticks in less than 30 minutes. The tanginess of the sauce is ultimately designed to balance out the curry flavours for a delicious meal for the whole family. This recipe serves up between six and eight unique portions but can easily be adjusted for larger summer gatherings.

Walnut-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa

Introduce another layer of flavour into your favourite recipes and learn how to braise Mahi Mahi. Our Walnut-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa is a great place to start, elevating traditional fish recipes.

For each inch of fish, the general rule of thumb is to allow between eight and 10 minutes of grill time. This recipe can also be prepared in our Toughened Nonstick Pro Braiser, offering the ideal environment for sensitive ingredients to slide right off. The addition of pineapple salsa contrasts the walnut-crusted mahi mahi filets wonderfully, delivering a main course that is packed with flavor and rich textures.

Our Walnut-Crusted Mahi Mahi with Pineapple Salsa offers home cooks a hassle-free summer recipe, providing a delicious meal for two in no time. This dish can go from the stovetop to the dinner table in just under 30 minutes and can quickly become a staple in your household.

Pan Seared Salmon with Zucchini

Our Pan Seared Salmon with Zucchini is yet another perfect summer grilling recipe that can be prepared in just four steps. Featuring six simple ingredients, including olive oil, red onion, zucchini, lemon zest, and a salmon filet, this recipe is as delicious as it is easy to put together.

The Toughened Nonstick Pro Deep Fry Pan simplifies the preparation of this recipe, offering an easy-release surface to sear the salmon filet. Simply cook the salmon on medium to low heat for seven to nine minutes, and you are good to go. Finish this recipe by flipping the filet and cooking the second side for approximately 25 seconds. Our Pan Seared Salmon with Zucchini can be prepared in just under an hour, offering up the perfect dish for an intimate summer gathering.