Fourth of July

By skyler on Apr 7, 2009 | Reply

Why not just do ribs and burgers and hot dogs and plenty of salads and deviled eggs and pickles

By soccermom on Apr 11, 2009 | Reply

hot wings…
taquila lime wings…
3 bean salad
garlic bread
cheese cake with blueberries & strawberries on top
for the red white and blue theme.

By Shaunda W on Apr 12, 2009 | Reply

HOT DOG SAUCE (4TH OF JULY)

1 tbsp. brown sugar
1/4 tsp. paprika
2 tbsp. lemon juice or vinegar
1 lg. chopped onion
1/4 green pepper, chopped
3 lb. ground beef
1/2 c. oil
1 lg. can tomato sauce
1 c. catsup or chili sauce
4 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce
1 tbsp. chili powder
1 tsp. hot sauce
1 tsp. salt
1/4 tsp. pepper
2 tbsp. mustard seed

Saute onion, green pepper and beef until color changes; add remaining ingredients. Simmer for 45 minutes to 1 hour in 3-quart electric saucepan.

and

JULY 4TH CHEESE SQUARES

3 (8 oz.) pkgs. cream cheese
1 1/2 c. sugar (use less, if desired)
1 1/2 tsp. vanilla
1 egg
2 (8 oz.) pkgs. crescent rolls
1 qt. strawberries, crushed and sweetened with 2 tbsp. sugar (if desired)

In mixer, beat cheese until light and fluffy. Gradually add sugar, vanilla, and egg, beating thoroughly. Unroll one package of crescent rolls; line ungreased 13 x 9 inch pan. Spread berries over crescent roll layer. Spoon cheese mixture evenly over top. Unroll second package of crescent roll and place evenly over top of cream cheese.
Bake in preheated 350 degree oven 35-40 minutes or until crust is nearly brown. Cool on rack; cut into squares; spoon whipped topping and strawberries over each serving.

and

4TH OF JULY POTATOES

1 (32 oz.) pkg. hash brown potatoes
1/2 c. melted butter
1 can cream of chicken soup, undiluted
12 oz. pkg. Velveeta cheese
1 (8 oz.) sour cream
1 tsp. salt
1/2 sm. onion
2 c. crushed corn flakes
1/2 c. melted butter

Use 9 x 13 inch pan. Thaw potatoes. Mix first six ingredients and pour over potatoes. Top with crushed corn flakes and butter. Bake at 350 degrees for 45 minutes.

and

4TH OF JULY BEANS

1 lb. lean ground beef, browned and drained
1 pkg. onion soup (Lipton)
1/2 c. water
2 (1 lb. 12 oz.) cans B & M beans
1 c. ketchup
2 tbsp. mustard
2 tsp. vinegar
2 tbsp. brown sugar
Partially cooked bacon (optional)

Brown ground beef, add all other ingredients and top with bacon. Cook at 400 degrees for 20 minutes or at 325 degrees for 40 minutes.

HAVE FUN

By J J on Apr 12, 2009 | Reply

I like kabobs with just some chicken/pork/beef/shrimp marinated in lemon pepper sauce and onions, bell peppers, and pineapple. They are easy to make and grill. I would suggest that you let the meat marinate for a few hours, soak wood kabobs for a couple hours and grill them in tin foil.

By pLaiNe-JainE on Apr 16, 2009 | Reply

Barbecues are always the 4th of July favorite!!! Maybe kabobs too, with lots of veggies and all-how about fish on the grill??? Hope this helps!! Good Luck!

By Lucy B on Apr 17, 2009 | Reply

Baked Beans and Ground Beef. Cook the ground beef, drain, put into beans and cook for a few minutes.

By deeshair on Apr 20, 2009 | Reply

hamburgers
hotdogs
chicken, steak, shrimp or pork kabobs
veggie kabobs
ribs
pasta salad
potatoe salad
cole slaw
corn on the cob
baked beans
chips & dip
veggie tray w/ dip
fruit salad
cookies/brownies
maybe a red, white and blue dessert -

By favorite_aunt24 on Apr 23, 2009 | Reply

here is a recipe to dress up your hamburgers. serves 6 and are ready in 25 min.

Cola Burgers

INGREDIENTS
1 egg
1/2 cup cola-flavored carbonated beverage, divided
1/2 cup crushed saltine crackers
6 tablespoons French salad dressing, divided
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
1 1/2 pounds ground beef

DIRECTIONS
Preheat a grill for high heat. When the grill is hot, lightly oil the grate.
In a medium bowl, mix together the egg, 1/4 cup of cola, crackers, 2 tablespoons of French dressing, and Parmesan cheese. Crumble in the ground beef, and mix well. Form into 6 balls, and pat into 3/4 inch patties. Pour the remaining cola and dressing into a small bowl, and mix well.
Grill burgers for about 3 minutes per side. Brush with the dressing and cola, then grill for 8 to 10 more minutes, basting occasionally.

this is a great side dish to go with burgers.

Tuna Pasta Salad with Dill

INGREDIENTS
1 (16 ounce) package small uncooked seashell pasta
1 1/2 cups mayonnaise
1/2 cup milk
2 tablespoons pickle juice
2 teaspoons dried dill weed
1 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
2 (6 ounce) cans tuna packed in water, drained
1/2 cup chopped onion (optional)

DIRECTIONS
Bring a large pot of lightly salted water to a boil. Place pasta in the pot, cook for 8 to 10 minutes, until al dente, and drain.
In a large bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, milk, pickle juice, dill, salt, and pepper. Mix in tuna and onion. Toss with cooked pasta. Cover and refrigerate 1 to 2 hours before serving.

By jlunde1975 on Apr 25, 2009 | Reply

Sloppy Joe’s. Cheap and easy. Just get a big container that you can plug in to keep the meat warm. Can’t go wrong with that. Cole slaw for a side. Get the bag of shredded close slaw, then get approx. 1 jar of Jimmy’s cole slaw mix per bag or 2 jars for 3 bags of slaw would work. Potato chips and beer, you’re done.

By party_pam on Apr 26, 2009 | Reply

I would do hamburgers and brats and some chicken wings on the grill. sides of macaroni salad or potatoe salad and baked beans or fruit salad. Do cupcakes for desert decorated red white and blue!

By shane c on Apr 27, 2009 | Reply

Tex-Mex Burger with Cajun Mayo
INGREDIENTS

* 1/2 cup mayonnaise
* 1 teaspoon Cajun seasoning
* 1 1/3 pounds ground beef sirloin
* 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and chopped
* 1/2 cup diced white onion
* 1 clove garlic, minced
* 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 4 slices pepperjack cheese
* 4 hamburger buns, split
* 4 leaves lettuce
* 4 slices tomato

DIRECTIONS

1. Preheat grill for medium-high heat. In a small bowl, mix together the mayonnaise and 1 teaspoon of Cajun seasoning. Set aside.
2. In a large bowl, mix together the ground sirloin, jalapeno pepper, onion, garlic, 1 tablespoon Cajun seasoning, and Worcestershire sauce using your hands. Divide into 4 balls, and flatten into patties.
3. Lightly oil the grilling surface, and place the patties on the grill. Cook for about 5 minutes per side, or until well done. During the last 2 minutes, lay a slice of cheese on top of each patty. Spread the seasoned mayonnaise onto the insides of the buns. Put burgers in the buns, and top with lettuce and tomato to serve.