Summer is here and it is time to start thinking about 4th of July Appetizer Recipes.
When our forefathers signed the Declaration of Independence, they chose a great time of year to have a national holiday, the weather is warm and perfect for outdoor appetizer recipes.
Most of these recipes for summer party food can be made a day or two earlier and served cold. Your guests will appreciate a cool snack on a hot day and any appetizer that can be made the day before is just one less thing to worry about. For your 4th of July travel plans, it also helps to have pre-made appetizers that you can put in a cooler and take with you to parties, picnics and for munching on while watching fireworks. We have also provided some great grill recipes. We love cooking finger foods on the grill because it allows us to cook and be outside with our guests at the same time. We also have a section on this site just for Shrimp Appetizers.
Take a look below for some delicious Summer recipes.
4th of July Appetizer Recipes
Artichoke Dip
This Artichoke Dip is served cold. The ingredients can
be changed around to fit your taste.
Bacon Cheese Deviled Eggs
Easy to make and big on flavor. They go fast, so make sure to set some
aside for yourself.
Clam Dip
Clam dip tastes better when you make it yourself.
No preservative after taste, just a really good tasting clam dip.
Cold Crab Dip
This is a really great dip for your outdoor summer parties.
Cucumber Dill Dip
A great cool summer dip that mixes up fast.
Goes great with your favorite veggies and chips.
Easy Chicken Salad Recipe
This Easy Chicken Salad Recipe is a great way to serve
up a quick cool summer appetizer for your guests.
Easy Chocolate Fondue
Just three ingredients and 30 seconds. Your guests will love it
.
Goes great with fruit, cake cubes and marshmallows.
Easy Grilled Shrimp
Shrimp tastes so good when it is grilled. This recipe takes you through the steps of
successfully grilling shrimp.
Easy Guacamole
Making your own Guacamole is easy and tastes much better than store
bought. You also have control of what ingredients you use.
Fruit Juice Smoothie
A healthy drink without High Fructose corn syrup and artificial coloring and our kids love it.
Greek Meatballs
Are looking for something different from the standard meatball appetizer?
Then try these delicious Greek Meatballs at your next party.
Grilled Cajun Shrimp
An easy grilling recipe for spicy shrimp.
We never seem to be able to make enough of these.
Little BLT's
Make a big impression at your party with these bite size finger food.
Hollowed out cherry tomatoes make great containers for these appetizers.
Margarita Shrimp
is especially good for outdoor grilling. They marinate in lime, garlic and cilantro for up to 8 hours and then you grill or broil them.
Meatballs Recipe
It is easy to make your own meatball appetizer.
We have many fans of this sweet and tangy recipe.
Pineapple Salsa
This is a great alternative to the traditional salsas.
Sweet and spicy flavors go great with other outdoor recipes.
Popcorn Shrimp
Frozen popcorn shrimp in a bag from the grocery store is flavorless.
It tastes so much better when you make it yourself.
Seven Layer Dip
This is one of our favorites. It is easy to make and disappears fast.
We reveal the secret to preventing this dip from being runny.
Spinach Dip
Just three ingredients makes this dip easy to put together for
your next party.
Strawberry Cheesecake Dip
A melt in your mouth dessert that is one of our favorites.
Serve with fresh fruit, cake cubes or waffle cookies.
Take a look at our new Shrimp Appetizers page for some more great summer recipes.
Summer is here and it is time to start thinking about 4th of July Appetizer Recipes. 
Artichoke Dip
Easy Chocolate Fondue
Meatballs Recipe
Pineapple Salsa
