There’s so much to love about summer: the selection of great produce and ingredients; the chance to fire up the grill; afternoons spent enjoying leisurely meals outdoors with friends and family.

Whether you’re planning a beachside picnic, a feast under the stars, or just a weekend backyard barbecue, celebrate long days and warm nights with Cookbook Author Elizabeth Heiskell’s Summer entertaining guide. Join Elizabeth as she helps you make the most of the season’s best fruits and vegetables, outdoor cooking tips and techniques, and entertaining ideas to enjoy all summer long.

Elizabeth Heiskell aka the Debutante Farmer was born and raised in the Mississippi Delta where food and fun go hand in hand.  With her passion for food, fun and adventure, Elizabeth started her culinary journey at the Culinary Institute of America in Hyde Park, NY.  Regular “TODAY” contributor and cookbook author, Elizabeth and her husband currently run Woodson Ridge Farm with a little help from their three girls.  Her recipes are all about being able to pull thigs together, using what’s available, so you can get it on the table