How to have a smashing star spangled summer party!
Author Sherry Sparks for Desi DJ Productions
In part 1 we went over invitations, planning for weather & pest prevention outdoors, as well as giving you several links to DIY decorations and entertainment. Now we bring you part 2, food and beverage recipes with a red, white & blue theme!
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In part 1 we went over invitations, planning for weather & pest prevention outdoors, as well as giving you several links to DIY decorations and entertainment. Now we bring you part 2, food and beverage recipes with a red, white & blue theme!
Favorite Red White & Blue Food and Beverages
A collection of some crowd pleasing fare to help you plan your menu or inspire you to create your own festive recipes.
Desserts
from sheknows.com
Raspberries, blueberries and whipped cream all layered
deliciously in a trifle dish and finished with a sprig of mint. Yes please!
Raspberries, blueberries and whipped cream all layered
deliciously in a trifle dish and finished with a sprig of mint. Yes please!
from Lady Behind the Curtain
These colorful and playful pretzel sticks look just as fun to make as they will be to eat.
These colorful and playful pretzel sticks look just as fun to make as they will be to eat.
Pretzel rods decorated with candy melts and sprinkles can be altered for other holidays. This blog website is full of 4th of July ideas.
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from recipegirl.com
These little darlings are a bakers challenge Recipe Girl Lori Lange created - the decoration can be altered for other holidays or themes. If you find baking from scratch difficult, this idea can be recreated using ready made cheesecake, but it won't be as tasty!
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from Betty Crocker
Blogger Mandy Heaston from Gourmet Mom On-The-Go shares a favorite recipe with Betty Crocker. These delightful treats layers super moist colored mini cupcakes, frosting, and sprinkled with popping rock candy for a sparkling finish!
Betty Crocker has a great list of other 4th of July ideas.
from My Recipes
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell
This recipe was originally posted by Julia Rutland, Coastal Living JULY 2011 - Cupcake batter is colored and layered inside the cupcakes. Garnished with sprinkles and topped with star cookies that are also decorated.
Get more 4th of July recipes from my recipes here!
Get more 4th of July recipes from my recipes here!
Appetizers & Main Menu Items
from tasteykitchen.com
These yummy nachos use all blue corn, a combination of real queso and white cheddar cheese, and are garnished with salsa and sour creme.
Lots more 4th of of July recipes at Tastey Kitchen!
Lots more 4th of of July recipes at Tastey Kitchen!
This blue corn muffin recipe can be served with raspberry preserves and whipped cream cheese.
from simplyrecipes.com
This recipe is for the pepper crusted filet and port wine reduction sauce only.
Click here for a great blue cheese butter recipe!
Click here for a great blue cheese butter recipe!
from myrecipes.com
A mix of red, white and blue potatoes tossed in herbs and vinaigrette. A delicious and colorful side dish for your 4th of July festivities!
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(with or without onions)
Decorate your favorite dogs resting in white buns with ketchup and blue pickle sauce drizzled from condiment bottles (pickle sauce recipe to follow) - mustard and onions can be served on the side.
2 cups water
1 cup white sugar
4 tablespoons white wine vinegar
2 ½ tablespoons corn starch
¼ tsp dry dill weed (finely ground)
¼ tsp dry prepared mustard (use chinese mustard for a little kick)
8-10 drops of blue food coloring
In a sauce pan combine all ingredients with a whisk. Turn heat to medium low and heat until a slow boil begins while stirring often. Liquid will begin to thicken as the slow boil begins, but will thicken more as it cools. Place in to a condiment bottle (available at restaurant supplies) with a narrow tip, and do the same for the ketchup. Place cooked dogs (grilled/boiled/steamed/broiled or baked) on a bun (preferably lightly toasted/grilled). Drizzle the blue and red sauces making sure to include the bun in the drizzle - the blue will be slightly transparent and not show up on the hot dog as well as it will on the bun.
Patriotic Cocktails
Makes 2 servings
Ingredients:
1 cup passion fruit vodka
1 cup cranberry juice
Champagne
Fresh cranberries
Directions:
Shake vodka and cranberry juice together with ice until chilled. Strain mixture into a champagne glass about 3/4 of the way full. Top with a splash of Champagne and a few berries.
1 cup passion fruit vodka
1 cup cranberry juice
Champagne
Fresh cranberries
Directions:
Shake vodka and cranberry juice together with ice until chilled. Strain mixture into a champagne glass about 3/4 of the way full. Top with a splash of Champagne and a few berries.
White Sangria
Makes 1 pitcher
Ingredients:
Vodka
Malibu
Ginger Ale
Raspberries
Blueberries
Mint
Directions:
Combine equal amounts vodka and Malibu in a large pitcher. Add in the fruit and let it soak in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. To serve, pour fruit mixture into chilled glasses and top with a splash of ginger ale.
Vodka
Malibu
Ginger Ale
Raspberries
Blueberries
Mint
Directions:
Combine equal amounts vodka and Malibu in a large pitcher. Add in the fruit and let it soak in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours. To serve, pour fruit mixture into chilled glasses and top with a splash of ginger ale.
Blue Margarita
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
1 ounce white tequila
1 ounce Blue Curacao
1 ounce fresh lime juice
Salt for garnish
Directions:
Shake tequila with Blue Curacao and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Dip rim of margarita glass in water then in salt. Pour drink in salt-rimmed glass and serve. You can also serve this drink frozen by pureeing in a blender with ice.
1 ounce white tequila
1 ounce Blue Curacao
1 ounce fresh lime juice
Salt for garnish
Directions:
Shake tequila with Blue Curacao and lime juice in a shaker with ice. Dip rim of margarita glass in water then in salt. Pour drink in salt-rimmed glass and serve. You can also serve this drink frozen by pureeing in a blender with ice.
Red, White and Blue Shooter
Makes 1 serving
Ingredients:
1/3 ounce grenadine
1/3 ounce peach schnapps
1/3 ounce Blue Curacao Directions:
Pour the grenadine in a shot glass. Float the peach schnapps on top and then the Curacao on top of that -- it will create a layered effect.
1/3 ounce grenadine
1/3 ounce peach schnapps
1/3 ounce Blue Curacao Directions:
Pour the grenadine in a shot glass. Float the peach schnapps on top and then the Curacao on top of that -- it will create a layered effect.