Patriotic July 4th Recipes
Posted on June 13th, 2022
Patriotic holidays abound in the summer. Whether it’s Memorial Day, July 4th, or a bbq out on the lake, bring your best this Fourth of July with these patriotic recipes.
Easy Sweet & Savory Charcuterie Board
Let’s start off with an appetizer, and what better app than a charcuterie board? The best part about charcuterie boards are there are no 2 alike. You can toss together any combination of the main categories (meat, cheese, fruit, and veggies) and add any fun snacks you like (both sweets and savories). This board does a comprehensive job of combining yummy flavors in patriotic red, white, and blue so you don’t have to overthink it. Check out the recipe here: https://www.scrambledchefs.com/easy-sweet-and-savory-patriotic-charcuterie-board/
Watermelon Cucumber Salad
The best way to cool off in the summer is with all the hydrating foods like juicy watermelon, refreshing cucumber, and plump blueberries. This recipe throws the classics together along with jicama and an addicating coconut lime dressing. Every bite is refreshing, crunchy, creamy, and with a little sweet + tangy. Get the recipe here: https://www.therisingspoon.com/2017/06/watermelon-cucumber-salad-recipe.html
3-Step Fall Off the Bone Oven-Baked Ribs
It just isn’t the Fourth of July without some red meat, and what better, savory meat than pork ribs? These fall-off-the-bone ribs require only 3 steps: cut up the slabs, add a light dry rub mixture, then bake to perfection. It even shows you how to get your bone ribs caramelized and sticky by brushing on some BBQ sauce and broiling them for a few minutes. Find the foolproof recipe from Laughing Spatula here: https://laughingspatula.com/3-step-fall-off-the-bone-oven-baked-ribs/
Cowboy Baked Beans
If it doesn’t have a side of baked beans, can you even really call it a cookout? Take your baked beans to cowboy level with this hearty recipe from Delicious Table, featuring browned hamburger and applewood smoked bacon. These Cowboy Baked Beans can feed a large crowd and are almost a meal itself! Plus they can be baked in an oven or a slow cooker, the choice is yours. Find the recipe here: https://www.delicioustable.com/cowboy-baked-beans/
Fourth of July Trifle
The best part of a July 4th are the creative desserts. This patriotic trifle features layers of festive colors with a fluffy white pudding and cream cheese mix, strawberries, and blueberries. Make it even more festive by cutting your strawberries into star shapes with a cookie cutter. Layer, refrigerate, and delight in. Get the Better Homes & Garden recipe here: https://www.bhg.com/recipe/fourth-of-july-trifle/
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