4th of July Recipe Ideas

Dishes for special occasions

“To roast some beef, to carve a joint with neatness,
To boil up sauces, and to blow the fire,
Is anybody’s task: he who does this
Is but a seasoner and broth-maker.
A cook is quite another thing. His mind
Must comprehend all facts and circumstances;
Where is the place, and what the time of supper;
Who are the quests, and who the entertainer;
What fish he ought to buy, and where to buy it.”

-Dionysius

Have you started planning your 4th of July menu? I always plan ahead, because along with appetizers, salads, and hot dogs, I have come up with drinks and desserts. This year there’s going to be a platter of fresh vegetables from the garden, corn on the cob and roasted carrots, a variety of burgers, and homemade berry ice cream.

Need a last-minute recipe for the weekend? Here are some simple and delicious recipe ideas:

Turkey Kebab over Pita with Fresh Tomato Salsa

Orange Herb Oven-Baked Rutabaga Fries

Honey Glazed Roasted Chicken Sandwich with Cabbage & Corn Salad

Eggplant Dip with Rosemary and Roasted Tomatoes

Strawberry Mousse with Crème Patissiere