Made with blueberries, frozen whipped topping, strawberry preserves, milk, strawberry ice cream
Time: under 30 minutes
4th of July - US Independence Day
In the U.S., July 4th celebrates our independence. What better way to celebrate than by planning a 4th of July cookout, picnic, or party. Here are some great menu ideas that are sure to fit the bill no matter what kind of celebration you are having.
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Patriotic Milk Shakes
Patriotic Grilled Potato Salad
Made with blue potatoes, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, mayonnaise, Dijon mustard, celery seed, paprika, celery, sweet onion, red bell pepper
Method: oven, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Red, White and Blue Rocket Popsicles (4th of July)
The kids will love these holiday-themed popsicles! Use your favorite juices to match the color scheme.
Time: over 5 hours
5-Bean Bean Bake
Five stars for this five bean bake. It's not all about the beans, though. Bacon and onion are added for savory flavor, and ketchup and brown sugar for some sweetness.
Method: oven, crock pot
Time: 30-60 minutes
Crunchy Oven-Fried Chicken Breasts
Give your chicken a make-over with a brand new coat of crispy corn flakes and cheese. Oven bake for a delicious crunch.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
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Lauren's Macaroni Salad
A delicious macaroni salad that uses sour cream instead of the usual mayonnaise dressing. The optional green olives add a nice bite to it.
Method: stovetop
Time: 1-2 hours
4th Of July Fiesta Salad
Made with olive oil, red wine vinegar, cumin, chili powder, salt and pepper, cayenne, garlic, corn, black beans, red bell pepper
Time: 2-5 hours
4th Of July Cocktail
Mix up a festive cocktail for the 4th of July by mixing vodka, triple sec, sweet & sour mix, and blue curacao in a martini glass. Then pour in a splash of grenadine to create...
Time: under 30 minutes
4th Of July Hot Dog Sauce
Made with chili powder, onion, green bell pepper, ground beef, brown sugar, paprika, lemon juice or vinegar, tomato sauce, ketchup or chili sauce, Worcestershire sauce
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Independence Day Punch
Made with ice, water, sugar, lemon juice, pineapple juice, orange juice, orange drink mix, cherry drink mix
Time: under 30 minutes
4th of July Red, White and Blue Bomb Cocktail
Made with Orange slice, Maraschino cherry, rum, pina colada mix, ice, grenadine, blue curacao
Time: under 30 minutes
Hot Potato Salad
This hot potato salad has hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and a tangy vinegar-based dressing.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
Spicy Onion Burgers
This spicy burger recipe is simple and delicious and always a hit. It can be made on an indoor grill (like a George Foreman) or a traditional outdoor grill.
Method: indoor grill, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Stars And Stripes Cake
If ever a cake could inspire someone to belt out the Star-Spangled Banner at the top of their lungs, this would be the one. Strawberry stripes, blueberry stars, and one...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
Fresh And Easy Salsa With Blue Corn Chips
A tasty fresh salsa made with tomatoes, green onion, bell pepper, jalapeno, and cilantro and served with festive blue corn tortilla chips.
Time: under 30 minutes
All American Cheeseburgers
American cheese is a must on this well-balanced burger, as is the fresh onion rings for crunch and tomato slices for juiciness.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
All American Buffalo Wings
These party-favorites have the heat of buffalo wings with a little sweetness to make them completely addicting.
Method: oven
Time: 30-60 minutes
All American Turkey Burgers
Who says burgers are just about beef? These turkey burgers certainly disagree, especially with a dollop of BBQ sauce grilled right in the patties.
Method: outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
4th Of July Baked Beans
Fourth of July means party time, and these beans know how to throw down. Mixed with chopped ham, brown sugar, sauteed peppers and onions these beans will be the hit of the...
Method: stovetop
Time: 30-60 minutes
Lauren's Buttermilk Fried Chicken
A long bath in buttermilk is the secret to this fantastic fried chicken. Chicken pieces, buttermilk-bathed and shaken in spice mix, fry up to achieve a crunchy coating...
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Fourth Of July Cheesecake
Not only is this cheesecake patriotic but it's also a lower fat dessert so you can indulge without guilt!
Method: stovetop, oven
Time: over 5 hours
Red, White, And Blue 4th of July Trifle
An easy layered dessert that everyone will love for the 4th of July!
Time: 2-5 hours
Party Sandwich
Once you make a giant party sandwich like this one, you'll wonder why you ever made individual sandwiches for a crowd.
Time: under 30 minutes
Ranch Seafood Salad
Made with Ranch salad dressing, black olives, imitation crab, lettuce, tri-color rotini pasta, bell pepper, purple onion
Method: stovetop
Time: 2-5 hours
Not to be confused with evaporated milk, sweetened condensed milk is very sweet (and very sticky) and used primarily in desserts.
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