Poolside Snacks for Every Palate

“I changed the typical Cowboy Caviar to make it a quick and easy appetizer. This is great with Tostito’s Scoops.” – Rosina

“The fragrance of the cut-up tomato wafted into the living room… pure heaven!!!! The same with fresh basil.” – Bobbi

“The first time I made these, I thought my husband was gonna make himself SICK eating them!! I am now requested to make them for every get-together, every football viewing, & occasionally just because my husband hasn’t had them in a while! They are super easy & VERY yummy!” – Amber

“Now’s the time to take advantage of the great supply of cucumbers and watermelon this time of year, the “dog days” of August! This salad is cool and refreshing – even your kids will love it – but it’s best eaten the same day.” – Connie

“I enjoyed this recipe at a potluck and made a few changes. It is fresh and sassy!” – Mary

“Cool and creamy, this tangy cucumber dip flavored with garlic is the perfect complement to grilled meats and vegetables, like souvlaki and fried zucchini.” – Maria

“Creamy homemade hummus with everything bagel seasoned toasted pita chips!” – Kevin

“These are so, so yummy… I have yet to see anyone refuse them, you can’t eat just one.” – Juanita

“An easy but yummy treat.” – Debbie

“If you’re having a cookout or a party this summer, greet your guests with a tall, cool drink! Having a bucket of slush prepared is a very easy (…and economical!) way to serve cocktails.” – Family Favorites

“Easy Fresh Salsa is such a cinch to make you will never buy the stuff in a jar again. Adjust the spiciness to taste and you will not be able to stop dipping.” – Debbie

“Very easy and can use a wide variety of your favorite vegetables.” – Lynette

“A light refreshing side dish for the heat of the summer! Our summers here in Texas routinely go over 100 degrees. My turn at Bunco fell on a 102-degree day. The last thing I wanted was to heat my kitchen so I came up with this dish by combining a few different recipes. It was a hit!” – Sheri

“This is my go-to recipe for when we get the craving for guacamole and tortilla chips. My youngest son always says his mom’s guacamole is the best, so you can bet I make it for him… but, other family members agree.” – Joyce

“This is a light and delicious salad. Perfect for warm summer days.” – Carol

“I got this recipe from my mom a few years ago and since then I have found many ways to modify it even though it is excellent just made into classic lemonade. This can be made into classic lemonade, strawberry lemonade, lavender lemonade, Arnold Palmer, or into lemon granita, with or without something for the adults.” – Amy

“Pico de Gallo translates to Roosters Beak. This is a great Pico de Gallo recipe right from my grandmother’s kitchen. You will love this recipe fresh, sweet, and spicy all together right out of Mexico.” – Juliann

“So refreshing for the summer!” – Anna

“My favorite summer breeze refreshment drink!” – Theodora

“These are great sandwiches for picnics or for a cool summer brunch. You can make these with tuna or chicken if you want.” – Michelle

“So so so good.” – Laura

“So easy! When I bring this to a party everyone wants the recipe. So here ya go!” – Kimberly