Saturday, June 1, 2013

Part 2 - 4th of July Event Planning

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!




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

Red, White & Blue Trifle
from sheknows.com

Raspberries, blueberries and whipped cream all layered
deliciously in a trifle dish and finished with a sprig of mint. Yes please!













Celebration Pretzel Sticks
from Lady Behind the Curtain

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.

Click to view a list of cleverness: Show me more!







Cheesecake Pops

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!

More RW&B recipes from Recipe Girl: Show me more!



Fireworks Push-It-Up Cakes

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.





Celebration Cupcakes
Photo: Becky Luigart-Stayner; Styling: Lydia DeGaris-Pursell

This recipe was originally posted by Julia Rutland,  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!





Appetizers & Main Menu Items

Red White & Blue Nachos

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!






Blue Corn Muffins 
(Serve with Cream Cheese & Raspberry Preserves)

This blue corn muffin recipe can be served with raspberry preserves and whipped cream cheese.








Filet Mignon with Blue Cheese Butter 
& Red Wine Reduction Sauce

This recipe is for the pepper crusted filet and port wine reduction sauce only.

Click here for a great blue cheese butter recipe!






Red, White, and Blue Potato Salad

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!


Get more 4th of July recipes from my recipes here!







The All American Hot Dog
(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 
from http://www.sheknows.com


Red Fizz
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.



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.



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.


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.







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