One-at-a-time cocktails kill a summer party. Think pitchers!

A summer party is no time for mixing individual cocktails. That's what's called a buzzkill. Warm weather festivities demand easy food and even easier drinks. And we've got you covered.

We suggest starting with six baking sheets. Cover each with tortilla chips. Now start piling on toppings. Sausage on one, browned ground beef on another, thinly sliced steak on a third, maybe some barbecue chicken on another, and so on.

Next, pile different combinations of veggies and beans onto each. And don't forget the jalapenos and olives. Finally, heaps and heaps of cheeses. Just as your guests arrive, pop a couple of these baking sheets into the oven.