Are you looking for something different to serve your Joliet family or other guests this Fourth of July?
I don’t know about you but I get tired of the same thing year after year and enjoy finding tasty dishes that are sure to please. Don’t get me wrong. I love barbecued chicken, pasta salad and corn on the cob as much as any one but a little sprucing up never hurt.
I found these great ideas and thought I’d pass them along to you so if you are also looking to change what your serving at your Joliet, Illinois dinner table this year perhaps one or two of these ideas will help you out as well.
Kebabs stretch meat into full meal
Grilled skewers of marinated meat and vegetables make a savory treat for a barbecue. They also are great for eating on a budget.
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Kebabs stretch meat into full meal
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For the 4th – a BBQ and Pasta Salad
Pasta salad and barbecued chicken are a natural pairing for July Fourth celebrations. They’re even better in the same dish. This fast and easy take on pasta salad starts with a traditional base of pasta and diced vegetables.
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For the 4th _ a BBQ and pasta salad
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Corn on the cob _ it’s not just for cooking
Husk that corn! And leave it at that. We love our summer corn grilled, boiled, steamed and slathered, but raw corn – that’s right, no cooking - is nature’s candy.
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Corn on the cob _ it’s not just for cooking
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Fresh fruit offers firework finish on July 4th
With so many fruits in peak season by July Fourth, summery desserts almost make themselves. Fruits are always a treat when eaten unadorned and out of hand, but they’re also the perfect starting place for an impressive variety of pies, cakes, bars, tarts and crumbles.
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Fresh fruit offers firework finish on July 4th
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Recipe for Blueberry Lemon Squares
Fresh or frozen blueberries work equally well in these simple and delicious dessert bars. Once cooled, they transport well and don’t need refrigeration, making them a perfect choice for a July Fourth picnic.
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Recipe for Blueberry Lemon Squares
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A Fourth menu even picky eaters will celebrate
Caroline Adriensen, registered dietitian, says low-fat food has received a bad reputation. Adriensen accepted our challenge to create a Fourth of July picnic menu that is both festive and delicious, without the high-caloric, artery-clogging fat.
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A Fourth menu even picky eaters will celebrate
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