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Eat With Your Hands!

Updated: June 22, 2015
Break out the napkins and get gloriously messy with these drippy, crispy, juicy, sticky, saucy new American classics.
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Drippy: S'mores Ice-Cream Sandwiches

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View Recipe: S'mores Ice-Cream Sandwiches

Whether you're in the mood for a spicy watermelon wedge or chicken slathered in sweet and fiery sauce, these recipes are sure to please your tastebuds. Gather your friends and celebrate the season with the best and messiest foods of summer.

Can you improve upon the beloved s'more? Toasted marshmallow ice cream might do the trick.

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Crispy: Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

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View Recipe: Pulled Pork Lettuce Wraps

Inspired by Momofuku chef David Chang's Korean bo ssäm pork, these deliver crunch and succulence, all in one bite.

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Juicy: Chile-Lime Watermelon Wedges

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View Recipe: Chile-Lime Watermelon Wedges

A dusting of smoky chile powder, earthy cumin, zingy lime rind, and a hit of salt turns watermelon's flavor up to 11.

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Sticky: Red, White, and Blue Pops

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View Recipe: Red, White, and Blue Pops

Nothing says warmer weather better than a fruity, frosty pop that melts in your mouth. Keep the layers distinct by fully freezing each one before adding the next.

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Cheesy: Grilled and Dilled Corn on the Cob

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View Recipe: Grilled and Dilled Corn on the Cob

Here's a riff on elote, Mexican street corn. We love how sweet dill plays of the richly caramelized corn and briny cheese.

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Saucy: Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

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View Recipe: Buffalo Chicken Drumsticks

Finger-stickin' good: grilled drumsticks slathered in tangy, spicy Buffalo sauce. Bibs and Wet-Naps recommended.

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Messy: Boiled Shrimp with Tangy Cocktail Sauce

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View Recipe: Boiled Shrimp with Tangy Cocktail Sauce

Finger food with a Chesapeake accent. A hefty pile of horseradish in the sauce will bring tears of joy to your eyes.

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