So either you forgot the holiday was this coming up on Tuesday or the work-week made it impossible to plan ahead. No matter what the reason, we have you covered!
Refreshing Beverages
Sparking Red, White and Blue Sangria from Gimme Some Oven
Ingredients:
-1 bottle dry white wine
-2 cups (1 pint) fresh blueberries
-1 cup fresh raspberries
-1 cup apple juice (or white grape juice)
-1 pound fresh strawberries, hulled and sliced
-1 bottle champagne (or any variety of sparkling white wine)
-3-4 Granny Smith apples (*or see alternatives)
-Ice
Star Spangled Fruit Infused Water from the view from great island
Ingredients:
-1 small seedless watermelon
-1 pint blueberries
-1 pint strawberries
Patriotic Red, White and Blue Layered Drink from Simplee Thrifty
Ingredients:
-3 oz Sobe Piña Colada or Sprite Zero (or diet clear beverage such as 7up)
-3 oz Blue Gatorade G2
-3 oz Cran-Apple Juice
-Ice Cubes
Fruity Desserts
Chocolate Dipped Banana Splits from i heart naptime
Ingredients:
-Bananas
-Blue Wilton candy melts
-Red, white and blue sprinkles
-Whipped cream topping
-Cherries
Mini Cheesecake Parfaits with Fresh Berries from Spoon University
Ingredients:
-1 package of Philadelphia cream cheese, softened
-¼ cup sugar
-1 tablespoon milk
-1 tablespoon lemon juice
-¾ cup Cool Whip Lite topping
-8 shortbread cookies, crushed
-2 cups sliced strawberries
-½ cup blueberries
American Flag Fruit Sticks from Spoon University
Ingredients:
-3 bananas
-1 pint of strawberries
-1 pint of blueberries
-8 skewers
American Flag Fruit Cookie Dessert Pizza from Boulder Locavore
Ingredients:
-1 box favorite Sugar Cookie mix
-2 teaspoons Lemon Zest
-1 8 oz package of Cream Cheese, softened
-1 10 oz container Whipped Topping
-½ teaspoon Vanilla Extract
-¼ cup Confectioner’s Sugar
-Blueberries
-Strawberries
Savory Side Dishes & Appetizers
Balsamic Garlic Grilled Mushroom Skewers from Closet Cooking
Ingredients:
-2 pounds mushrooms, sliced ¼ inch thick
-2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
-1 tablespoon soy sauce (or tamari)
-3 cloves garlic, chopped
-½ teaspoon thyme, chopped
-salt and pepper to taste
Spiced Sweet Potato and Bacon Skewers from Home Cooking Memories
Ingredients:
-2 pounds sweet potatoes peeled and cut into 1 ½" chunks
-1 ½ tablespoons olive oil
-1 pound sliced bacon
-¾ cup light brown sugar
-¼ cup granulated sugar
-½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
-½ teaspoon ground nutmeg
-¼ teaspoon cloves
-¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
-½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
BBQ Pulled Pork Sheet Pan Nachos from Garnish With Lemon
Ingredients:
-Tortilla Chips
-BBQ Pulled Pork
-Shredded sharp cheddar and monterey jack cheeses
-Canned black beans, drained and rinsed
-Chopped fresh cilantro
-Thinly sliced radishes
-Diced avocado
-Pico de gallo
And don’t forget you can find other ideas on our Cuisine Corner board on Pinterest and by downloading an e-book on-demand via Overdrive.
