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4th of July Menu

June 27, 2017 By Anna Leave a Comment

The long 4th of July weekend calls for BBQs and leisurely days spent with friends and family. Don’t miss our 4th of July Menu that’s full of time-saving tips to help you enjoy the holiday, too!

Fireworks, friends, family and food: that pretty much sums up our 4th of July holiday plans. This 4th of July Menu is heavy on make-ahead recipes so we can relax and soak in the sights and sounds of summer, too. In fact, nearly every recipe on this 4th of July Menu can be prepped and/or made in advance. So get out there and enjoy every moment of this holiday weekend. An incredibly delicious meal will be waiting for you when you return.

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Picture of glass of Pineapple Sangria with pineapple slices, limes and basil. Also pictured is a pitcher of Pineapple Sangria in the background.

Pineapple Sangria Recipe

This easy Pineapple Sangria recipe is the ultimate thirst-quencher on a hot summer day. This batch cocktail is made in advance with only 6 ingredients – perfect for parties! If you need me, I’ll be laying by the pool with a glass of this uber-refreshing Pineapple Sangria. Trust me friends, pin, bookmark or print this…

Bacon and Cheddar Deviled Eggs garnished with chives and paprika.

Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs

Deviled eggs don’t have to be boring! These Bacon Cheddar Deviled Eggs take picnic food to a whole new level! Deviled eggs and picnics seem to go hand in hand. And because deviled eggs are the quintessential summer appetizer, I had the perfect reason to play around with different flavor combinations. I hit the jackpot…

Vodka and Elderflower Lemonade

It’s summer!! You only need 4 ingredients to change up your traditional cocktail of choice and sip on a refreshing Vodka and Elderflower Lemonade. Summer is here and that means it’s time to relax and sip cocktails on the patio with friends. Batch cocktails always make entertaining easy and one of our favorites is this delicious Vodka and…

Grilled German Potato Salad with Sausage

Your backyard BBQ needs this easy Grilled German Potato Salad with Sausage recipe. Easily doubled or tripled for groups. Plus it’s cooked in a foil packet for easy clean up! As the temperatures start to soar in the summer, the last thing we want to do is turn on the oven to make dinner. In…

Bubbly Strawberry Rosé Mojitos

Add a rosy hue to one of summer’s favorite cocktails with these delicious Bubbly Strawberry Rosé Mojitos. Makes an easy batch cocktail for groups, too! Though summer and warm weather may take a few more weeks to fully arrive in Minnesota, I’m ready to toast the season with our refreshing recipe for Bubbly Strawberry Rosé…

Grilled Cherry Crisp

Make room on the grill for dessert, too! This easy Grilled Cherry Crisp – bursting with sweet cherries and a crunchy oatmeal topping – might just be the perfect summer dessert. Using the grill to make desserts is too often overlooked. We grill appetizers, main dishes and even sides, but most people don’t usually grill…

Easy Orzo and Chickpea Salad

Pack some protein into your summer pasta salads with this Easy Orzo and Chickpea Salad recipe! One of my favorite things about summer (aside from the warm weather, lack of routine and ridiculous amounts of ice cream) is how we eat. Gone are the heavy meat and potatoes meals of winter. Instead, we relish fresh…

Greek Turkey Pasta Salad Recipe

Turkey isn’t just for Thanksgiving! Fire up your grill this summer and make this Greek Turkey Pasta Salad! This easy salad recipe is mayo-free and great for a BBQ! Unless it is Thanksgiving time, turkey is often overlooked as the protein of choice for dinner, but we are here to change that. June is Turkey Lovers’…

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