Made with mint leaves or lemon balm, fresh red raspberries, cream cheese, powdered sugar, whipping cream, lemon juice, fresh blueberries
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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Fourth Of July Parfait
Hot Potato Salad
This hot potato salad has hard-boiled eggs, bacon, and a tangy vinegar-based dressing.
Method: stovetop
Time: under 30 minutes
4th Of July Bread
Made with Monterey jack cheese, french bread, margarine, green chiles, mayonnaise
Method: oven
Time: under 30 minutes
Independence Day Punch
A blend of lemon, pineapple, and orange juices creates a tart and sweet summer punch. Easy to prepare, it requires just a pitcher and can be served chilled for a 4th of July...
Time: under 30 minutes
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Red, White And Blue Fruit Salad
Made with sugar substitute, blueberries, red seedless grapes, sour cream
Time: under 30 minutes
Beer And Onion Simmered And Grilled Sausages
Made with sausages, beer, onion, vegetable oil, mustard
Method: stovetop, outdoor grill
Time: under 30 minutes
Red White And Blue Strawberry Appetizer
Made with fresh strawberries, fresh blueberries, yogurt
Time: under 30 minutes
Patriotic Cookie Pizza
Made with apple jelly, blueberries, raspberries, refrigerated sugar cookie dough, cream cheese, powdered sugar, lemon peel
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
Grilled Lobster With Beer Butter
When you're gonna serve up some grilled lobster, all you really need is butter and napkins. Beer, fresh thyme and a surprising dash of vanilla make this butter truly...
Method: stovetop, 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
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
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
Red, White, And Blue Tarts
These fruity little tarts are perfect anytime, not just for the 4th of July. Feel free to change up the fruit. Raspberries, kiwi fruit, or mandarin oranges would also work...
Time: 1-2 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
American Flag Pie
A patriotic dessert perfect for the Fourth of July or any other patriotic holiday. This pie has a double-crust, with the bottom crust being a traditional pie crust and the top crust...
Method: oven
Time: 1-2 hours
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