4th of July food!

A round-up of 4th of July food & drink recipes.

What are you guys doing for the 4th? Tell me, tell me. I’m going to live vicariously through you and your fireworks, while I mope around the house with a husband who has to work the night shift (aka: the whole day is shot).  Maybe I’ll just pretend to be Canadian for the day so it’s not as pathetic to have no plans.

Let’s talk food! Because what is the 4th if not a great excuse to eat & drink all day?

Chips & salsa? Boring and overrated. Get crazy and make plantain chips or try the other two with pita chips.

plantain chips with tropical salsa // roasted eggplant dip // roasted pepper & feta dip

Throw all these on a bun, a wrap or eat ‘em straight up. They’re make ahead & easy and sure as heck beat out an overcooked BBQ burger.

spicy beef carnitas // mexican pulled pork sliders // 4-ingredient slow cooker pulled chicken

Need some sides? Of course you do. Leave the lame potato & macaroni salads at home this time.

summer corn & tomato salad // sweet peach, corn & chicken salad // watermelon & bacon salad

Cocktail time! Ok, none of these have alcohol in them actually. But, they all totally could. Vodka? Rum? Take your pick.

strawberry basil lemonade // watermelon frosty // pineapple kiwi mint smoothie

Finish the day/night off with one of these cool sweet treats.

roasted cherry choc. chip fro-yo // strawberry basil milkshake // roasted strawberry mint ice cream

Happy eating, drinking & fireworking!