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When putting together a menu for a cookout, I like to have appetizers for guests to munch on as they arrive. Then, while grilling hot dogs and burgers, everyone is satisfied, talking, and having a good time. These quick and easy apps for the 4th are tasty additions to the menu.<\/p>\n

“Most people think of cocktail sauce when serving a shrimp platter,” explains Garrison Wayne<\/a> (La Quinta, CA<\/a>). “Remoulade sauce is a New Orleans-style sauce and is a notch above anything else.”<\/p>\n

Garrison’s Zippy Shrimp Remoulade Platter<\/a> is full of spice but not spicy. <\/p>\n

Super creamy, his remoulade sauce includes lots of seasonings, a few secret ingredients, and horseradish. But the horseradish isn’t overwhelming. If you don’t like horseradish, you’ll still enjoy this.<\/p>\n

The shrimp are delicious when dipped in the remoulade sauce. The hardest part about making this is waiting for it to chill for two hours.<\/p>\n

“An easy but yummy treat,” is how Debbie Sue<\/a> describes her Awesome Avocado Dip<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Cool and creamy, don’t confuse this with guacamole… it’s nothing like it. <\/p>\n

You taste the cream cheese base that gives this dip richness. Avocados add flavor and more creaminess. They also give his easy dip a lovely light green color. Red onions add a nice bite and a little texture.<\/p>\n

Another fresh-tasting dip option is Teresa Bowman’s<\/a> (Cassville, MO<\/a>) Nine Layer Greek Dip<\/a>.<\/p>\n

“By chance, I ran across a recipe for a 5 Layer Greek Dip which sounded wonderful,” reveals Teresa. “And then I found a 7 Layer Greek Dip so, of course, I had to add my touch, and now I have made the 9 Layer Greek Dip.”<\/p>\n

It’s layered with roasted red pepper hummus, artichokes, sun-dried tomatoes, cucumbers, Kalamata olives, green onions, and avocado. Also incorporated are Greek dressing and Feta cheese. <\/p>\n

You can taste all nine layers in each bite. Tortilla or pita chips are perfect for dipping.<\/p>\n

One of my favorite snacks is salsa. Jenni K.’s<\/a> (Hermantown, MN<\/a>) Garden Fresh Salsa<\/a> is flavorful.<\/p>\n

“This is such a bright and fresh-tasting salsa,” shares Jenni. “There are rarely leftovers when I bring this to get-togethers.”<\/p>\n

Tomatoes are the base for salsa. Green, yellow, and orange peppers add color and a nice crunch. For testing, I opted to add jalapenos and green chiles and loved the heat from the combination. Lemon and lime juice adds a tartness and balances out the flavors. <\/p>\n

This salsa recipe makes a huge bowl and can be customized to suit your taste buds. Much better than anything store-bought.<\/p>\n

Monica Keleher’s<\/a> (Methuen, MA<\/a>) Tomato Mozzarella Salad With Balsamic Dressing<\/a> is fresh and yummy and uses summer tomatoes and fresh basil.<\/p>\n

“Super easy, super flavorful,” Monica thinks of her salad. “This is a great way to get my boys to eat tomatoes; they love this salad.”<\/p>\n

Using prosciutto makes this a little different, and I love the savory addition. Monica created a tangy balsamic dressing that is easy to prepare. When drizzled over the tomato, mozzarella, and prosciutto, it adds a final punch of flavor to this simple summer appetizer.<\/p>\n

Quick and easy apps for July 4th are a great way to start a cookout. Bursting with flavor, each of these Blue Ribbon recipes will be a delicious way to celebrate the day. Happy 4th of July and Happy Pinching!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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