With Memorial Day coming up this weekend, I’m sure many of you are getting ready to kick off the summer with outdoor gatherings that include lots of yummy food. Forget the hot dogs and hamburgers, they’re just so dull; they really just give us an excuse to munch on the good stuff. What is the good stuff you ask? Why the appetizers of course. I myself could easily make a meal out of them on their own. So let’s get together and nibble as we welcome summer with its delightful warm days and nights, its fireflies that light up the evening sky, and its unique ability to get us to come together with the littlest of excuses to enjoy a spur-of-the-moment feast outside in the sunshine.

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 Pineapple Guacamole from Gimme Some Oven

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Butter Dipped Radishes from Honestly Yum

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Winger’s Sticky Fingers from Creme de la Crumb

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Baked Breaded Artichoke Hearts from JJ Begonia

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Wedge Salad on a Stick from Allrecipes.com

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Homemade French Onion Dip from How Sweet It Is

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Creamy Spicy Warm Summer Corn Salad from Cook the Story

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Blackberry Whiskey Lemonade from Life as a Strawberry

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Jalapeño Pimento Cheese from The Blond Cook

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Smoked Sausage Bacon Pepperoni Mozzarella Meatballs from Drool-Worthy

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Creamy White Bean and Bacon Dip with Parmesan-Garlic Crisps from The Cozy Apron

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Strawberry Iced Tea Cooler from Eatwell 101

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Colleen’s Famous Deviled Eggs from Faith, Hope, Love, & Luck