Summer Entertaining with Gooseberry Patch

Updated May 07, 2013
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Summer entertaining is a breeze with these recipes from Gooseberry Patch.  Choose from easy appetizers, ribs, burgers, salads, and an assortment of company-worthy desserts. 

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7-Layer Mexican Dip

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7-Layer Mexican Dip Recipe

The fiesta never ends when you make this crowd-pleasing layered bean dip.

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Texas Caviar

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Texas Caviar Recipe

This black-eyed pea and corn dip is a hands-down crowd pleaser. Serve it with your favorite multi-colored tortilla chips.

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Garden-Fresh Salsa

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Garden-Fresh Salsa Recipe

Fresh-picked veggies from your garden or your local farmers' market really add flavor to homemade salsa. Offer no substitute here...store-bought salsa simply won't do!

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Barbecued Baby Back Ribs

Barbecued Baby Back Ribs Recipe

Smothered in a savory sauce, baby back ribs will spice up your backyard barbecue.

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Backyard Big South-of-the-Border Burgers

Backyard Big South-of-the-Border Burgers Recipe

These burgers boast a smoky flavor and a of spice, giving it South-of-the-Border namesake.

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Blue Cheese Potato Salad

Blue Cheese Potato Salad Recipe

Add a flavor punch to potato salad with the bold taste of blue cheese.

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Tangy Summer Slaw

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Tangy Summer Slaw Recipe

This tangy slaw is a perfect side dish to burgers or barbecue. Make it ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to serve.

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Rainbow Pasta Salad

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Rainbow Pasta Salad Recipe

This easy pasta salad recipe is a colorful side dish accompaniment to sandwiches, burgers or chicken.

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Panzanella Salad

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Panzanella Salad Recipe

Panzanella is an Italian bread salad mad with tomato, basil, olive oil and chunks of bread. The addition of red and yellow peppers makes this version especially colorful and great for entertaining.

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7th-Heaven Layered Salad

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7th-Heaven Layered Salad Recipe

This layered salad is fit for a party. Topped with cheese and bacon, your guests can indulge in their veggies.

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Tangy Watermelon Salad

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Tangy Watermelon Salad Recipe

This refreshing watermelon salad gets its tanginess from the addition of orange juice, red wine vinegar, green onions and red onion. The sweetness comes from the melon, of course, and a little bit of honey.

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Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie

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Mile-High Lemon Meringue Pie Recipe

This lemon pie is piled high with a layer of billowy meringue.

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Very Berry Peach Pies

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Very Berry Peach Pies Recipe

Peaches, blackberries and blueberries make up the filling of these irresistible mini pies. By baking separately in ramekins, each pie feels like a special home-style treat made especially for you.

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Trish's Peanut Butter Pie

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Trish's Peanut Butter Pie Recipe

For many, chocolate and peanut butter make for the ultimate pairing of flavors. So if you can't resist, add a drizzle of chocolate sauce to slices of this decadent pie.

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