It’s hot outside, so the kitchen is the very last place you want to be. Summertime entertaining calls for simple appetizers that require low effort and only a few ingredients. Aside from salt, pepper and oil, these quick and easy recipes feature five ingredients (or fewer) that don’t have you spending too much time in the kitchen. Your guests will devour them, and you can pretend they took you all day. We won’t tell.
Caprese Salad Skewers
Caprese Salad is simple on its own, but spearing it onto skewers is a great way to serve this traditional summer dish for a party. It’s less messy, so guests can pick them up and eat them with ease. This combination of fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, basil and balsamic vinegar is easy yet showstopping.
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Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates
A batch of Chorizo Stuffed Bacon Wrapped Dates will disappear quickly at any party. With just three ingredients, they’re a simple appetizer you can make for a crowd and full of sweet and salty flavors.
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Baked Brie with Honey, Bacon and Walnuts
Baked Brie is always the perfect mix of sweet and salty, creamy and crunchy. Served with crispy crackers or crusty bread, this version with honey, bacon and walnuts makes a great appetizer for any party or gathering.
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Homemade Pita Chips
Make your own Pita Chips from fresh pita bread by brushing them with olive oil and sprinkling them with salt, pepper and spices. They’re perfect for dips and spreads like hummus or salsa.
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Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives
Blue Cheese Stuffed Olives are an easy addition to any party menu. Fill green olives with a mixture of creamy, sharp blue chees, then add them to a cheese board or a bowl on your app table. Bonus, they can also be a delicious cocktail garnish for martinis and Bloody Marys.
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Cheese Straws
A big batch of Southern-style Cheese Straws is an easy-peasy, five-ingredient appetizer that will disappear in no time. These spiced cheesy crackers are a luxurious treat that will have everyone asking for the recipe.
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Air Fryer Chicken Wings
Did you know you can cook chicken wings from frozen right in your air fryer? Air Fryer Chicken Wings are a much cooler option (literally) than standing over a hot stove in the summer. Serve them with your favorite dipping sauces and veggie snacks for a delicious party snack.
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Spinach Artichoke Dip
With just five ingredients, this easy, hot Spinach Artichoke Dip is super quick to throw together for a last-minute appetizer. This delicious dip recipe is so simple, it will be ready for sharing in just 30 minutes.
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Pizza Dip
Pizza Dip is a great way to serve pizza to a party without ordering any delivery. Use bread or chips to scoop up hot layers of cream cheese, pizza sauce, mozzarella cheese and pepperoni.
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Bacon, Fig & Goat Cheese Crostini
This easy and delicious Bacon, Fig and Goat Cheese Crostini is a stunning and flavorful amuse-bouche that will totally wow your guests this summer. Top crusty bread slices with juicy figs, creamy goat cheese, crispy bacon and sweet honey, and savor summertime in every bite.
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