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A Recipe for Chaos: Holding the Fort with 4th of July Recipes

June 28, 2011 by RecipeLion

Recipe for a Successful Fourth of July Party

4th of July BBQ

Ingredients:

  • 1 yard
  • 5 tables
  • 400-500 lbs of food
  • 10 cases of beer
  • 20-30 guests, including friends, family, and children
  • fireworks and sparklers
  • matches

Instructions:

  1. Mix all ingredients.
  2. Run for cover.

In my experience, hosting the neighborhood Fourth of July party can be a little like inviting a horde of rabid Mongols to besiege your home. Friends, family, and neighbors thunder into your yard, invade your house, devour your food, guzzle your drinks, give fire to children, and then set off explosives.

Still, despite the chaos (or perhaps because of it), playing host or hostess is always worthwhile on Independence Day. Nothing beats the feeling of being surrounded by friends and loved ones; inhaling the sweetness of a summer night; listening to the music of laughter and chirping crickets; gazing skyward, awestruck as fireworks blaze across an endless expanse of stars. Plus, the host determines the ultimate key to the success of the evening — the food.

If you are planning on hosting your neighborhood Independence bash, or if you’re attending a picnic or potluck, you’ll need a few fantastic, crowd-pleasing Fourth of July recipes like Easy BBQ Chicken Sandwiches and  Amazing Beer Baked Beans. If  you’d prefer to keep with a more festive theme, look no further than this Berry Patriotic Chicken Salad or Festive Fourth of July Salsa with Blue Corn Chips. These patriotic recipes will remind your guests of the inspiration behind the party!

Complete your to-do list in no time with easy Fourth of July dessert recipes.  Red White and Bumbleberry Pie is a piece of cake, and Star Spangled Pound Cake is easy as pie! Don’t sweat the small stuff — Patriotic Pops are fun for the kids and will help keep everyone cool.

If you like these recipes, check out these other great summer recipes for your Fourth of July festivities:

  • Blueberry Lemonade: This delicious drink will keep all of your guests cool and happy; the floating blueberries sweeten the deal and maintain the theme.
  • 4th of July Sliders: Miniature burgers allow the fun of grilling out without stuffing your guests. Don’t forget to save room for dessert!
  • Caprese Skewers: Cleanse the palette with fresh tomatoes, basil and mozzarella. Fresh appetizer recipes like this complement meaty main dishes and sugary desserts.
  • Stained Glass Jello Stars: Don’t forget to leave some wiggle room! These stars are a blast for adults and kids alike.
  • Fourth of July Red Velvet Cupcakes: Simple and classic, these red velvet cupcakes are the perfect addition to your Fourth of July feast!

Above all, don’t let the stress of acting as host or hostess detract from your own experience. Though it’s quite a responsibility, a Fourth of July party always makes up for the task of organizing the event. Once you’ve set it all in motion, celebrate with your loved ones with a delicious meal and a marvelous light show.

Tell us about your favorite Fourth of July recipes and experiences in the comments below!

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