Happy Birthday, America!
Independence Day, a day when we celebrate the birth of our country and bask in the delights of the glorious summer season. Hot, sunny days, and warm, relaxing summer nights; a time for vacations and unwinding, when everyone and everything gets to slow down just a bit.
Since summer is in full swing when July 4th arrives, that alone is a good reason to throw a Fourth of July party. Whether you decide to host a cookout at home, picnic at a lake, or clambake at the seashore, aim for a carefree affair. Keep everything easy and simple, from decorating and activities, right down to the menu. Your Fourth of July party should be as relaxing for you as it is for your guests.
A no-fuss menu doesn’t mean you’re limited to just hamburgers and hot dogs; besides serving these old standbys, try grilling other tasty but simple-to-prepare main dishes like spicy honey-glazed chicken breasts. If this recipe sounds tempting, you can check it out at Every Day with Rachael Ray on the Web.
Don’t forget the side dishes! Traditionally, these include cole slaw, tossed garden salad, fruit salad, and the venerable potato salad. And who doesn’t know a recipe for potato salad - but have you ever tried grilled potato salad? You can learn how to prepare this scrumptious-sounding side dish, a new twist on an old favorite at About.com: Barbecues & Grilling.
Any Fourth of July party would be amiss without juicy, ripe watermelon. Nothing says “it’s summer” better. To add a little pizzazz, think watermelon slices with lime-honey syrup. Give this recipe a try at FoodNetwork.com. You may never eat watermelon plain again.
Tags: summer recipes, july 4th, independence day, cookout, summer party, barbecue
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