25+ fourth of july yums
Happy almost Fourth, friendlies! Also, holy moly how is it already July? I know everyone keeps saying that, but for real, I swear it was Memorial Day, like, last weekend. My pasty-white skin also tells me it’s still wintertime (ain’t nobody got time for sunbathing with a bebe, you see), so that’s confusing.
Also, do you say “sunbathing” or “suntanning?” I say sunbathing, but then I feel like that’s a grandma thing to say. But I’m also 90 years old at heart, so, I suppose it’s befitting.
ANYWAY. Let’s talk about some good ol’ Fourth of July grub, shall we? We shall.
I know the holiday is tomorrow so I’m super awesomely sharing these recipes with you at the last minute like a boss, but hey! Most of them are quick and easy and all of them are tasty, so it will be worth changing up whatever plans you’ve got to make one or five of these recipes happen tomorrow. Or I can make them for you and then come over to your shindig as long as you save me one of those neat-o sparkler things and, like, an ice cream sandwich or something. Deal? Cool.
Here are some appetizers/sides/potluckin’ dishes just begging for a mouth party:
Stuffed Cheesy Bread
Creamy Shrimp Cocktail Dip
Garlic Mushroom Queso Fundido
Shrimp Avocado Tostadas (hey, these happened on Monday! I thought they deserved a encore.)
Summer Panzanella Salad
Need an entree? Of course you do. Here are some yummy, summery ideas!
Chicago Style Hot Dogs (with homemade buns!)
Zucchini Corn Pancakes
Caramelized Spring Onion and Fennel Pizza with Beer Crust
Cornmeal-Crusted Catfish Sandwiches with Lemon-Caper Sauce
Dad’s White Chicken Chili
Peach and Gorgonzola Grilled Pizza
Tomato Pie (with a buttermilk parsley biscuit crust, WHOAYES.)
Desserts = duh.
Double Chocolate S’mores Whoopie Pies
Blueberry Cherry Cobbler
Brown Butter Peanut Butter Crispy Treats
Dark Chocolate Pistachio Ice Cream with Candied Bacon Bits
Strawberry Galette
Pink Lemonade Bars
Watermelon Lime Granitas
For long weekend breakfasting:
Whole Wheat Lemon Ricotta Pancakes with Pomegranate Syrup
Key Lime Doughnuts
Gluten Free Blueberry Muesli Waffles
Fireworks Pancakes
Apple-Bacon Cheddar Mini Breakfast Pies
And some dranks for everyone!
Cherry Sake Cocktails
Bloody Marias
Frozen Thai Iced Coffee
Roasted Blueberry Malted Milkshakes
Now go fourth (Heeeeee) and eat well this weekend for me, mmmk? Happy holiday!
I still haven’t figured out what I’m going to make for tomorrow…so this roundup is just in time for me! Except…now I want it ALL.
You always crack me up!! Sunbathing? Lol! Suntanning!! Thanks for the round up. Now I want it all. The dranks first as I decide what to make for the weekend long parties.
So much good food, but not enough people to serve over here! Oh well, I can also just make a bunch and eat it for days!! yeah!
Have a great 4th!
I am absolutely salivating over that Peach and Gorgonzola Grilled Pizza! I’m not sure I can quite work it into my German-themed Independence Day menu (I know, bizarre, but delicious!), but I’m going to have to make it soon – Yum!
Happy 4th!
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WOW I want all 25! How does one choose?
Kelly — German themed??!! I’m coming over.
Yum yum yum, I’d be happy with any of these goodies tomorrow!
I love this round up! Those drinks look so good!
I still don’t know what I’m doing this weekend either so thank you for sharing these! And I’m totally with you on the July thing! I need things to slow down a bit! 🙂
Fun compilation of recipes. I had to pin a few of them. Thanx for taking the time to choose and organize them!
Carol — Of course! Thanks so much for pinning and happy holiday weekend! 🙂
Great roundup! I for one am really excited to have a good excuse to grill hot dogs.
such a great collection of fabulous recipes and that cherry sake drink – gorgeous!
Great collection of July recipes! Happy 4th of July.