Switch up the energy! Invite everyone in the family away from their screens and go outside for a while. Create space for conversation with a colorful table, then serve up some tasty dishes. Read on for our fresh summertime appetizer and sweet treat recipes and their ideal pairings.

Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Bacon Wrapped Pickles

Dill-icious! In bacon blankets with cheddar, cream cheese and garlic.

PAIRS WITH: Elance Cellars 2018 Chardonnay

*Recipe and photo courtesy of Delish

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos with Spicy Mayo

Grilled Mahi Mahi Tacos with Spicy Mayo

Serve citrusy grilled mahi-mahi, avocado and Herdez® Salsa Verde in warm tortillas for an easy-breezy fish taco.

PAIRS WITH: Table White Wine

*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

Southwest Chicken Salad

Southwest Chicken Salad

Juicy taco-spicy grilled chicken is a favorite on cool greens with black beans and fresh veggies.

PAIRS WITH: Sun Fish 2018 Malvasia Bianca

*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

Sriracha Steaks with Grilled Avocado

Sriracha Steaks with Grilled Avocado

New York Strips with a rub of brown sugar and Sriracha seasoning grill up quick. Serve with lime-grilled avocados.

PAIRS WITH: Tatu Estates 2019 Petit Verdot

*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

Mexican Street Corn

Mexican Street Corn

A bit of heat, some cotija, cilantro, and a squeeze of lime make this dish the star of the show.

PAIRS WITH: Suburban Fracas 2019 Melee

*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

Raspberry Peach Frozen Cubes

Raspberry Peach Frozen Cubes

Fruity cubes are festive in wine, lemonade, tea and punch to add chill without diluting.

PAIRS WITH: Dusk 2019 Rosé

*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

Strawberry Pretzel Tart

Strawberry Pretzel Tart

This sweet, salty, creamy and crunchy combo with beautiful berries is an ideal summertime treat.

PAIRS WITH: le Cadeau Rosé Sparkling Wine

*Recipe and photo courtesy of Delish

Easy Mini Cherry Pies

Easy Mini Cherry Pies

Short on time? These little tarts are so tasty no one will guess that fixing them is a breeze.

PAIRS WITH: Sun Fish 2018 Pinot Noir

*Recipe and photo courtesy of McCormick & Company, Inc.

 

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