When summer’s entertaining expectations heat up, lower your stress level-and your grocery tab-with this share- the-effort shindig.

The casual, collaborative, cost-conscious menu couldn’t be simpler: You grill mouthwatering mains like shrimp and chicken, while guests pitch in with make- and-take sides and sweets as portable as they are easy-prep.

To split the cooking chores and avoid potluck pandemonium (like five salads and zero desserts) point partygoers to goodhousekeeping.com/summerfood, where they can find all the recipes plus tips for transporting alfresco fare.