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Load up on extra jalapenos for your friends who love a bit of added spice.
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Healthiest Potato Salad
What is a barbecue without potato salad?
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Your guests will love it so much, they won’t care that it’s not drowning in mayo.
Get our recipe forPotato Salad.
If pears aren’t your favorite, you could use apples instead to maintain the refreshing crunch.
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Baked Beans with Bacon
It wouldn’t be a summer gathering without bakedbeans.
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