When your mother-in-law is hard to impress, another bowl of plain chips can make the poolside spread feel unfinished. These 17 recipes cover hot dips, fresh salsas, wings, chilled bites, tacos, grilled skewers, and cold desserts, with enough range for quick grazing or a fuller meal. Some can be made ahead, while others are best brought out hot or straight from the grill. The mix gives the table more variety without turning one summer afternoon into an all-day kitchen project.

Smoked chicken wings with pickles on a black plate.
Smoked Dill Pickle Wings. Photo credit: Cook What You Love.

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