Cue the fireworks; we've got the only recipes you need to celebrate the 4th of July! We're keeping things quick, easy & fresh this year so you can spend less time in the kitchen and more time celebrating.
5 Ingredient Appetizers
Watermelon, Feta and Pesto Salad Skewers
Is there anything more refreshing than ice cold watermelon on a hot day? Add salty feta and herbaceous pesto from Blue Moose of Boulder and you have the ultimate summer salad that's easy to serve! Plus, put those watermelon scraps to good use in an icy Watermelon & Rosé slushie. Sponsored
Blackberry, Goat Cheese & Honey Crostini by @withfoodandlove
This recipe calls for pickled blackberries but feel free to skip that step if you are short on time. Just slather some goat cheese on toasted bread, top with blackberries, a drizzle of honey and salt and pepper.
Grilled Rib Eye Steaks with Cheese and Herb Compound Butter by @whatsgabycookin
Make this super flavorful compound butter ahead (would be great on burgers, too!). When cooking rib eye, we like to salt the beef overnight (but at least one hour before cooking works too) and allow it to sit on a rack in the fridge uncovered before grilling.
Red, White and Blue Potato Salad by @heatherchristo
This tangy red wine vinegar and grainy mustard based potato salad is a welcome change from the standard mayo based version. Plus, there is bacon!
Red, White and Blue Trifle with Basil Whipped Cream
The cakes we used are naturally dyed with freeze dried berry powder! Also, if you haven't made basil infused whipped cream, be sure to give it a try this summer.
