I’ll admit that I’m not particularly patriotic. The 4th of July means BBQ and fireworks to me, and that’s reason enough to celebrate. It also happens to be my little cousin Christopher’s birthday and he turns 18 this year. Happy Birthday Chris!
Hope you all have great celebrations planned and if you don’t, it’s not too late. Check out these recipes and throw one together!
Burger
If you’re having a 4th of July party, you’re having burgers right? Well, through the years, we’ve made some very tasty burgers. The Juicy Lucy, our Banh Mi Burger, and The Breakfast Burger have been featured on A Hamburger Today (Serious Eats) and Jucy Lucy Restaurants. We’ve even got a burger bun recipe for you, and a Turkey Burger recipe if you’re trying to keep things a little lighter this year. So, I’m totally cheating on the “4 recipes” and calling these seven recipes, one. Don’t say I didn’t give you choices.
Curry Beef Skewers
After burgers and dogs, the next thing you expect at a 4th of July shindig is meat on a stick, right? Well, here’s my favorite meat on a stick: Curry Beef Skewers. The flank steak is marinated and can be made that day (good for procrastinators). Then, you can have friends help with the skewering while you’re getting the other dishes out on the table.
Cold Noodles with Peanut Sauce
Cold Noodles with Peanut Sauce may not seem like traditional July 4th fare to you. Yet this dish is a staple at every BBQ that has ever occurred at my mom’s house and no one would let it be otherwise. I am 100% certain it will be at this year’s BBQ and it should be at yours. Trust me. It’s the perfect, refreshing side dish next to all the heavy, grilled food. Plus, it’ll satisfy your vegetarian guests as well.
Red, White, and Blue Pie
What’s a celebration without dessert? This Red, White, and Blue Pie is the obvious one for this holiday. Colors aside, it’s actually one of my favorite summer desserts because I love, love, love berries; plus, there’s a light creaminess to it that adds just the right touch of sinfulness to make it party-worthy.
I hope you’ll use one of these recipes for your 4th of July and if you do, please let me know!
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We don’t celebrate 4th July either Jessica…I wonder why? ;0)
Happy birthday to Chris! & Happy birthday to my sister :0) which gives me a perfect excuse to make those Curry kebabs!
Lesley, you don’t need a holiday. Any weekend is good enough. 😉
Wow thanks for the delish recipe list and food photos! Mmmmm…..
Jessica! Marie did the Red White & Blue pie yesterday, and after living in the fridge for 24 hours, we had a slice tonight! Wow! What a great pie. Marie used her own pastry, which is far above anything that comes out of a package! So, after she made the crust,Marie took what was left of the paste, rolled it out, slathered with butter then a mixture of cinnamon and Splenda brown sugar, added that to the butter, rolled up. Cut into slices and baked until done! great little bites pf joy!
Wonderful pie! Had chow fan, stir fried baby bok choy, sweet & sour pork balls for the rest of dinner!
Cheers, Doug in BC long way from NYC!