Celebrate the unofficial start of summer with a festive menu that everyone will love. As an appetizer, whip up an all-American classic: Our Red, White, and Blue Potato Chips, pictured here, are patriotic and crowd-pleasing, which makes them the perfect holiday appetizer. For your main course, you just can't beat cheeseburgers—after all, this is a barbecue. Our Classic Cheeseburger is summer's signature dish, and we know your whole family will be excited to dig in. For a side, we love the Watercress, Strawberry, and Toasted-Sesame Salad, which perfectly balances out the burgers. Then there's dessert: Blueberries are in season, so show them off by whipping up our Blueberry Crumble.

It's not summer without a little shellfish. Start your New England-inspired meal with a staple: Clam Chowder (which we show you how to make two ways). After everyone has had their fill of the appetizer, move on to the main course, which has to be our Perfect Lobster Roll, pictured here. We serve the succulent meat in top-split hot dog buns with butter and lemon for a classic Down East flavor. While chips certainly work as a side, we love the idea of pairing these rolls with Crisp Zucchini-Panko Fries. For dessert, you just can't beat our No-Bake Key Lime Cheesecake.

Can't make it to Italy this summer? Gather friends on a warm night and enjoy the next best thing: this Italian-American feast. Prepare Heirloom Tomato Bruschetta as your appetizer, then treat loved ones to Chicken Milanese with Arugula Salad as your main course and side dish all in one. For dessert, bring out the meal's shining star: Cannoli Dip, pictured here, is a fun twist on the classic Italian pastry.

Grab a blanket, utensils, and some napkins, then head outside to savor our easiest fried chicken feast ever. It starts with an ultra-traditional appetizer: Classic Deviled Eggs. Next up, treat everyone to the Crispiest Fried Chicken you see here. Serve it with sliced tomatoes or homemade pickles. As a side dish, we love our Test Kitchen's Favorite Mac and Cheese. Then it's time for dessert. Embrace the best fruits of the season, and make our refreshing Peach Sherbet.

Take summer dinner to the next level with this stellar menu. It takes a bit more time than others here, but it's well worth the effort. As an appetizer, prepare our Shaved Fennel, Zucchini, and Celery. Next up, treat everyone to Drunken Mussels with Chorizo and White Beans, pictured here. In this dish, mussels are served in the same savory broth in which they were steamed: a mixture of white wine, garlic, shallots, and herbs. Serve the irresistible double-fried French Fries with a dipping sauce of Dijon mustard and chopped chervil or garlic aioli. And if anyone still has room left for dessert, they'll be thrilled to see you bring out our Favorite Crème Brûlée.