1Pickle Cheeseburger Bites
David Malosh
Here’s a fun twist on your classic cheeseburgers! Instead of serving up the patties on buns, these skewers use two dill pickles to create the perfect bite! There’s even a burger sauce for dipping.
Get Ree’s Pickle Cheeseburger Bites recipe.
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2Caprese Salad
Will Dickey
This classic salad is simplicity at its best! All you need are juicy summer tomato slices, mozzarella, and garden-fresh basil. But Ree likes to kick things up with a homemade balsamic glaze.
Get Ree’s Caprese Salad recipe.
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3Mango Salsa
Will Dickey
This salsa is fruity, fresh, and so much fun! It’s the perfect balance of sweet and spicy thanks to the chunks of mango and crunchy jalapeño. You can serve it up with chips for dipping for use it as a topping for your favorite tacos.
Get the Mango Salsa recipe.
4Corn Muffins
Will Dickey
Instead of a basket of bread to kick off your holiday meal, how about a basket of warm, homemade corn muffins? They’re subtly sweet and perfect for pairing with any BBQ foods.
Get the Corn Muffins recipe.
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5Zucchini Pizza Bites
Will Dickey
Put that bounty of summer zucchini to good use with these fun bites that even picky eaters will love. Not only are they saucy and cheesy, just like pizza, but they’re also topped with mini pepperoni.
Get the Zucchini Pizza Bites recipe.
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6Pimento Cheese
C.W. Newell
Take Ree’s word for it: you can never have too much pimento cheese. This version is creamy and a little bit smoky so it’s perfect for serving as a dip with veggie sticks or even spread on crackers or toast points.
Get Ree’s Pimento Cheese recipe.
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7Pigs in a Blanket
Will Dickey
Nothing says 4th of July quite like hot dogs and these bite-sized versions will have everyone coming back for more! Each one is wrapped up in flaky pastry and served with three types of sauces: spicy-mayo, maple-dijon, and quick ranch.
Get the Pigs in a Blanket recipe.
8Zucchini Fritters
Hector Manuel Sanchez
These crispy bites are all about celebrating summer zucchini. And the creamy chipotle-lime crema really helps to enhance the veggie’s flavor.
Get the Zucchini Fritters recipe.
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9Spring Rolls
C.W. Newell
Fresh, chilled spring rolls can be made in so many different ways, but this version uses cooked shrimp, crisp veggies, and rice noodles as the filling. It’s perfect for dipping in a peanut sauce!
Get the Spring Rolls recipe.
10Corn and Black Bean Salsa
Will Dickey
Fresh summer corn, hearty black beans, and zesty lime juice make this twist on salsa an instant favorite. Serve it as a party dip or use it for topping a plate of nachos—you can’t go wrong!
Get the Corn and Black Bean Salsa recipe.
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11Bacon-Shrimp Skewers
David Malosh
The combination of succulent shrimp, sweet pineapple, and smoky barbecue sauce is a match made in heaven. Not to mention, it’s all wrapped in bacon.
Get Ree’s Bacon-Shrimp Skewers recipe.
12Hot Corn Dip
Will Dickey
This piping hot dip is loaded with fresh summer corn and comes together in under an hour. Win-win!
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13Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs
David Malosh
Ree loves serving deviled eggs at just about any party. To give the classic app a tangy spin, try adding finely chopped pickles and pickle juice to the mix.
Get Ree’s Dill Pickle Deviled Eggs recipe.
14Shrimp Pasta Salad
C.W. Newell
The combination of tender, buttery shrimp, creamy dressing, and crunchy veggies makes this pasta salad the ultimate cookout crowd-pleaser.
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15Grilled Eggplant
Caitlin Bensel
Summertime is when eggplant is in season so it’s the perfect time of year for this grilled eggplant starter. Serve it up with marinara, tzatziki, or pesto for dipping.
Get the Grilled Eggplant recipe.
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16Watermelon-Feta Orzo Salad
David Malosh
There are few things you’ll want more on a hot July day than a cool, refreshing salad. This one fits the bill beautifully.
Get Ree’s Watermelon-Feta Orzo Salad recipe.
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17Esquites
Caitlin Bensel
There are few things more classic—or welcome at a 4th of July cookout—than fresh corn. This foolproof Mexican street corn recipe is spicy, toasty, creamy, cheesy, and tangy!
Get the Esquites recipe.
18Air Fryer Fried Pickles
Caitlin Bensel
When any old appetizer just won’t do, look to fried pickles. These crunchy bites have just the right amount of tang. Plus, they’re air-fried, making them a little healthier than their deep-fried counterparts.
Get Ree’s Air Fryer Fried Pickles recipe.
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19Pull-Apart Patty Melt Sliders
David Malosh
Don’t worry, you won’t have to assemble every single one of these slider-sized patties. Instead, this twist on the classic patty melt takes a “sloppy joes”-style approach.
Get Ree’s Pull-Apart Patty Melt Sliders recipe.
20Avocado Salsa
Will Dickey
We love how versatile this party dip can be. You can serve it with tortilla chips, tacos, or even as a topping for your favorite burgers.
Get the Avocado Salsa recipe.
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