To me, it’s not truly summer until I’ve held my first sparkler and watched my first firework fly. So it’s safe to say I’m more than a little excited for this Saturday. What do I have planned? First off, there’s the fishing, then the eating, and then the opening of presents (it’s my mom’s and sister’s birthdays, too!). I’ll top that off with the lighting of fireworks and a little more eating. Oh, and did I mention the eating?
Because I’ll be chowing down this weekend—and because we taught you the art of 4th of July decorating last year—I’ve put together a list of recipes to make your Independence Day meal the best ever. Try them out. No need to thank me for making your guests ooh and ahh over your cooking prowess.
Sweet Restaurant Slaw from AllRecipes.com
Nothing pairs with a hot dog quite like a scrumptious slaw—and this recipe is the scrum-dittily-umptious.
Perfect Potato Salad from ThePioneerWoman.com
The Pioneer Woman is my cooking hero, so even though I’m recommending this particular dish for your barbecue, most any of her recipes would be just as divine.
Barbecue Chicken and Peach Kabobs with Bacon from Kraftfoods.com
Leave the traditional hot dogs and hamburgers in the fridge. Shake up your get-together by serving these yummy kabobs.
Watermelon-Mint Cooler
Cool off hot guests with this oh-so-simple (and kid-friendly) drink recipe.
Homemade Oreos
I’ve made these cookies a few times now, and every time, someone asks me for the recipe. If that’s not an indication of how good these beauties are, I’m not sure what is. Plus, they’re the perfect end to a great summer meal.
Until next time,
The Home Know-It-All
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