{Tips & Tricks} Fourth of July Recipe Roundup

Whether you are firing up your grill, heading to the beach, spending time on your boat, hitting some golf balls or kicking up your feet to relax, one thing is certain…It’s Friday which means it’s officially the start of the long-awaited, joyously-celebrated Fourth of July weekend!

With the help of my foodie friends, I was able to come up with a great list of dishes and beverages to serve this Fourth of July. I haven’t decided what I’ll be serving on the Fourth of July…there are so many delicious options!

If you’re having family and friends over for the Fourth of July, be sure to peruse these options before creating your grocery shopping list. There are so many great dishes listed that will keep your guests coming back for more!

Fourth of July Recipe Roundup

Appetizers

• BBQ Ranch Chicken and Cheddar Pizza Roll Em’ Ups from Picky Palate
• Chesapeake Crab Ball Appetizer from It’s About Time
• Cucumber-Tomato Bruschetta in Phyllo Cups from Brown Eyed Baker
• Grilled Prosciutto-Wrapped Asparagus from Three Many Cooks
• Pigs in a Blanket from Fat Girl Trapped in a Skinny Body
• Tomato Bruschetta from How To: Simplify
• Uncle Charlie’s Pico De Gallo from Kitchen Monki 

Salads

• Cobb Salad from Brown Eyed Baker 
• Greek Couscous Salad from Pantry Cookin’ Mama
• Grilled Blue Cheese & Bacon Potato Salad from The City Sisters
• Pasta Salad from How To: Simplify
• Pesto Pasta Salad from How To: Simplify
• Red Skin Potato, Pea, Pesto and Bacon Salad from How To: Simplify

Main Courses

• BBQ Pulled Pork Biscuits from Picky Palate
• Chicken Kebabs with Pomegranate-Spice Marinade from Cookin’ Canuck
• Chicken with Spinach-Chive Pesto from Cookin’ Canuck
• Firecracker Burgers with Cooling Lime Sauce from Missouri Beef Industry Council
• Light Brioche Burger Buns from Delish
• Poached Salmon Salad for Four from Acquamara
• Star-Spangled Cheeseburgers from Missouri Beef Industry Council 
• Tandoori-Spice Grilled Butterflied Lamb from Ivory Hut
• Vegetable and Seafood Tempura from Acquamara

Side Dishes

• BBQ Beans from Sugarcrafter
• Cornbread from How To: Simplify
• Fruit Salsa from my friend Jill
  1. Two kiwis (peeled and diced), 6 ounces raspberries (diced), 1 lb strawberries (hulled and diced), 2 Gold Delicious apples (peeled, cored and diced), Juice of 1 small orange, 1 teaspoon orange zest, 2 tablespoons white sugar, 1 tablespoon brown sugar, 3 tablespoons fruit preserves (any flavor)
  2. Clean and chop all fruit. Mix together all ingredients in a large bowl. Cover and chill for at least one hour before serving. Serve with cinnamon sugar pita chips.

• Grilled Asparagus with Lemon and Crispy Bread Crumbs from Kitchen Monki
• Texas Cole Slaw from Big Black Dogs
• Tortellini Antipasto from Sugarcrafter

 Desserts

• Blackberry Pie Bars from Brown Eyed Baker
• Black-bottom Cupcakes from Big Black Dogs
• Cookie S’Mores from Susan Mallory Cooks
• Green Mango Margarita Sorbet from Ivory Hut
• Lemon Raspberry Bar from Two Peas and Their Pod
• Mixed Berry Parfaits from How To: Simplify
• Pound Cake from Fete & Feast 
• Simple Fresh Fruit Tart from How To: Simplify
• Simple, Scrumptious Strawberry Shortcakes from Three Many Cooks
• Stained Glass Jello Stars from Brown Eyed Baker
• Summer Berry Cheesecake Tart from Sugarcrafter

Beverages

• Blueberry Lemonade from Big Black Dogs
• Classic Lemonade from Brown Eyed Baker
• Sangria from How To: Simplify
• Watermelon Margaritas from Kitchen Monki

If you’re cooking meat this weekend, be sure to check tips and tricks to follow when checking for doneness!

I wish each and every one of you a safe and fantastic Fourth of July weekend!