Are you planning a July 4th celebration,
and don't want to make the same-old same-old?
Did you sister-in-law ask you to bring a gluten/dairy/sugar-free-Paleo-
New Atkins-Weight Watchers-Slimfast side dish to her July 4th barbecue?
New Atkins-Weight Watchers-Slimfast side dish to her July 4th barbecue?
Did you promise the neighbor a dessert, but you can't bear to turn on the oven?
Relax!
I've got you covered!
I've got you covered!
If you follow me regularly, you know I'd rather do anything but cook,
so everything I make is EASY!
OK, admittedly, the Stars and Stripes Cupcakes take time,
but everything else is a cinch.
Some of my photos are a little bit wonky,
since they are from my early days of blogging.
The recipes, however, won't dissapoint.
Some of my photos are a little bit wonky,
since they are from my early days of blogging.
The recipes, however, won't dissapoint.
A lot of these dishes can be made in advance;
in fact, many taste better if you make them the day before.
This way, you'll have more time to plan your BBQ outfit :)
Happy July 4th!!!
Happy July 4th!!!
APPETIZERS/HORS D'OEUVRES
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| 1. Roasted Red Pepper Hummus |
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| 2. Spinach-Artichoke Bites |
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| 4. Avocado Hummus |
COLD SOUPS
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| 5. Gazpacho |
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| 6. Silky Zucchini Soup |
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| 7. Pineapple Cucumber Gazpacho |
SIDE DISHES
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| 8. Simple Macaroni Salad |
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| 9. Black Bean and Corn Salad |
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| 10. Pasta Salad with Arugula, Tomato & Basil |
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| 11. Cantaloupe-Tomato Salad |
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| 12. Corn and Peach Salad |
DESSERTS
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| 13. Stars and Stripes Cupcakes |
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| 14. Nutella No-Bake Black & White Mousse Pie |
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| 15. S'mores Brownies |
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| 16. Lemon Thyme Pound Cake |
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| 17. Plain Jane German Chocolate Cake |
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| 18. Brookies |
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| 19. Lemon Basil Cake |
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| 20. No-Bake Key Lime Pie |
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| 21. Sand & Surf Cupcakes |
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| 22. Four-Ingredient Nutella Brownies |
AND MORE
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| 23. Basil Mayonnaise |
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| 24. Strawberry Mint Water |
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| 25. Lavender Lemonade |
I hope that something here inspires you!
Let me know if you make anything from this list.
Let me know if you make anything from this list.
I'll see you tomorrow night for Best of the Weekend!
Bring your recipes, home decor, DIY, travel posts, etc.!
Bring your recipes, home decor, DIY, travel posts, etc.!
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Best of the Weekend
Wow Us Wednesday
Share Your Style
Home and Garden Thursday
Feathered Nest Friday
Home Sweet Home
Simple and Sweet Friday
Let's Get Real
Foodie FriDIY
Best of the Weekend
The German Chocolate cakes looks define. I pinned for later as I am low carbing it now. Lost 17 pounds so think I will keep at it for awhile.
ReplyDeleteNow my mouth is watering! I think #2, 10, and 18 are my faves. I could definitely see myself making those and enjoy eating them. I'm not sure what we're doing for the 4th yet, but if I need to make something, I'm glad you gave me these ideas!
ReplyDeleteThe German Chocolate cakes looks define. I pinned for later as I am low carbing it now. Lost 17 pounds so think I will keep at it for awhile.
ReplyDeleteWow Amy, thanks so much for sharing all of your wonderful recipes with us! They all look do good and I will have to try some out. I pinned and saved. Have a nice Friday and weekend.
ReplyDeleteJulie xo
Wow Amy! I will not be cooking anything on the 4th, but I will save some of these for other summer cookouts. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI don't often think to share links to other's blogs on Facebook (although I know that is what we are supposed to be doing to support each other). Today I hit that FB share button for your post because you hit it out of the ballpark with this post!! Happy Fourth of July to you and yours~
ReplyDeleteOhh drooling over the smore brownies! Thanks for joining Home Sweet Home!
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