With summer fast approaching, we’ll soon be in the thick of family reunions, graduations, weddings, and all sorts of gatherings. There’s nothing like having a little help with entertaining, so Frito-Lay are offering you tips and recipes for your summer buffet – and one lucky reader will win a Frito-Lay Summer Entertaining Prize Pack to help them simplify their next gathering, so read on!
I recently signed up for the Frito-Lay Fan Program, where you have the opportunity to receive news, offers, and free samples to review. As my welcome into the program, I received a big box over Memorial Day weekend filled with chips, dip, and an insulated bag. I’m a sucker for snacks, so I tore into the chips about 5 seconds after I received them! The package included a bag of Lay’s Classic Potato Chips, a bag of Tostitos Scoops, and a bag of Tostitos Hint of Lime tortilla chips. I’ve been noshing on the classic chips for as long as I can remember, so of course those were a hit! Neither Jai or I had tried the Hint of Lime chips before, but we really enjoyed them. We ate pretty much all the Lime and Classic chips before we even had a chance to buy sour cream to make the dip. 😀 Fortunately, there were plenty of Tostitos Scoops left, which are made for dipping! The dip packet I received was Garden Onion, and all you do is add it to a tub of sour cream and stir. I love anything onion, so this dip went down well! Perhaps a little too well, since we pretty much ate all the chips and dip before the weekend was over! 😉
Frito-Lay have some fun ideas and recipes for entertaining to share with you:
Summer Entertaining with Frito-Lay
The time is here for summer barbecues, picnics and outdoor parties! Make summer entertaining fun, easy and oh-so-tasty with these party tips and appetizer and snack recipes featuring fruits and veggies:
- Keep Your Cool – When it’s hot outside, the last place you want to be is in a kitchen with the oven blazing! Cool down with appetizers and snacks made from fruits and veggies, like our easy-to-make Garden Lime Dip — a perfect pairing with snacks like Tostitos® Hint of Lime chips!
- Keep it Simple – A party isn’t a party without chips and dip, but not all chips are created equal. For example, some of Frito-Lay’s most popular snacks, such as Tostitos Scoops! tortilla chips and Lay’s Classic potato chips are made with only three simple ingredients: potatoes or corn, healthier oils and salt – that’s it! Use your favorite chips as a vehicle to dish up extra nutrition by pairing them with dips made with fruits and vegetables, like our Mango Salsa Chutney.
- Keep it Fun – Give a traditional potluck a modern twist by asking guests to share their recipes before they arrive. As guests leave the party, provide them with a festive printout of all the recipes so they can recreate the tasty dishes at home.
Giveaway time!
One lucky Contest Corner reader will win a snack pack like the one I received, containing Tostitos Scoops! tortilla chips, Tostitos Restaurant Style with a Hint of Lime tortilla chips and Lay’s Classic potato chips, along with one of their new Dip Creations Dip Mixes and an insulated Frito-Lay tote bag made from recycled material. Here’s how to enter:
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Save time and water by using disposable utensils and plates
Have the friends and kids over, and have LOTS of stuff for the kiddies to do! Water balloons, sprinkler, sidewalk chalk, bubbles, anything that they will enjoy and keep them outside and entertained!
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My best tip, is to entertain outside, with some good tunes & good smelling candles.
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A very cheap way to appear fancy is to just add a few berries to a glass of wine or champagne
My favorite entertaining tip is Grilling especially during summer. Nothing taste better then some food fresh off the grill 😉
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Keep the menu simple and plan ahead. to prepare the day ahead so that everyone can join in the fun.
We like to have a BBQ where everyone brings a dish
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Backyard BBQ with adult beverage. Thanks for the giveaway.
My tip is having a group of friends over and bbq-ing outside. Have a good variety of food and some nice cold beer!
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My best summer tip is to purchase a mist fan for the back yard. I live in Texas and it is over 100 degrees most everyday. It helps. A lot. Thanks!
I always make sure that there’s a good variety of drinks. Not everyone likes alcohol or caffiene and providing lots of options makes a party more kid-friendly as well.
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best entertaining tip- buy chips and sodas when they are on sale and stock up and get throw away plates for less work for the hostesss
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i like to make my shaved icees
My best summer entertaining tip is to keep all mayonnaise-based salads in the fridge until serving time, then return them to the fridge after everyone’s been served. A good party can turn into a nightmare with a little food poisoning!
Keep it simple. White candles. Seasonal foods. Simple desserts with fresh fruit. Don’t spend forever cleaning the house and the places that people will never see.
My favorite summer entertaining tip : Nothing made from scratch and everything four or fewer ingredients!
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Enjoy yourself; if you’re having fun, no one cares if the food isn’t fancy.
Don’t forget to season!
Have a pool party and grill!
My tip is to just have fun. Don’t worry about making things all fancy and perfect, just enjoy your time with family & friends.
I like to prepare ahead and have friends over for a BBQ and games.
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My best tip for summer entertaining is to buy an extra bottle of the wine you’re going to serve and make ice cubes with it. That way when you’re outdoors and it’s warm you will have chilled wine without it being watered down!
Stick to your budget. A simple inexpensive menu is great enjoyed with family and friends.
Keep the food simple and spend the extra time visiting with your guests.
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My favorite is grilling out and watching the kids play in the sprinkler.
My best tip is to have your party outside! Less cleaning up!