Summer Party Bites

By: Kitchen Crew   July 23, 2025
Summer Party Bites

Elevate your appetizer game with these summer party bites. The recipes are ideal if you’re hosting a night with friends in the backyard, having the girls over for game night (hello MahJong, Bunco, Euchre), or when you want to snack on something while enjoying a drink as the sun sets. These easy-to-eat snacks are perfect for warm nights and hungry guests.

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“One of our favorite summertime salads is Caprese salad. I mean, we can’t get enough of it, especially when garden-ripe tomatoes are in season. We found some beautiful bigger than large cherry tomatoes but smaller than Roma tomatoes, and came up with these little beauties. They are a one-bite wonder.” – Annette
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“This is a personal favorite snack of mine. I had something close to this in Seattle but I have redone it to this.” – Tara
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“Watermelon Mozzarella Salad is very easy to make, flavorful, and crowd-pleasing. It is perfect for your BBQ parties or any other summer gatherings. The original recipe uses cantaloupe, but I really did not enjoy the flavors. But when I tried it with cold watermelon, I fell in love with it.” – Grishma
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“This is a family favorite. I make this at least once a month. It is served at every party, cookout, and beach day. It is a perfect quick meal. And who doesn’t love finger food?” – Vanessa Marie
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“Ron and Gwen, wonderful friends in Philadelphia, first shared this spicy recipe twenty years ago. It’s been an easy, fun one for summer evenings ever since.” – Susan
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“I love to eat bite-sized food and often make what I call snack-attizers with a side dish for dinner. It’s a nice change for something small instead of a heavy meal.” – Jennifer
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“This nostalgic Louisiana Shrimp Mold is rich with warm spices and flavors, it delivers a mild kick without being too spicy.” – Debbie
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“This is so so yummy. I just love bruschetta, and this is a nice variation of the classic.” – Melissa
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“Most people think of cocktail sauce when serving a shrimp platter. Remoulade sauce is a New Orleans-style sauce and is definitely a notch above anything else. It is a versatile sauce that could be served with crab cakes or other seafood dishes. This recipe is for an elegant shrimp platter.” – Garrison
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“A friend brought this to a backyard party once and I really liked it. She was kind enough to give me the easy recipe. I have made it several times and everyone seems to really enjoy the little morsels of coolness.” – Jeanne
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“This is easy and makes a pretty, colorful impression as an appetizer. The roasted veggies are a great flavor combination with the herbed cheese and flaky Phyllo pastry. Good hot or cold.” – Tonya
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“A friend gave me this recipe last week. They’re really quick and easy to make. I made them today, and my family really loved them.” – Jill
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“These are great for a casual gathering of friends and family, to take to a potluck supper at church. Took a bunch to church, gone in just minutes.” – Mary
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“I’ve never been a fan of potato salad but this is great!” – Barbara
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“This recipe has a bit of hotness to it, but it will surely be a big hit at your party. Tiny salad shrimp can be used also in this recipe. If you don’t like it hot, use your favorite horseradish and omit the hot sauce.” – Mary
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“Someone brought these bacon-wrapped asparagus to a 1st Communion party and they were delicious!” – Ashley
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“If you like Alfredo, pepperoni, and mushroom pizza, then this is it… without the crust. The flavors go great together, and it is easy to make.” – Sabrina
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“Bite-sized chipotle lime grilled shrimp and guacamole tostadas that are perfect for snacking at any get-together.” – Kevin