4th of July menu

Fourth of July is this weekend!  Most everyone will be celebrating by either going to or having their own cookout.  Here are some easy recipes to make this holiday weekend.   A shopping list is included at the end of this article so you can shop for everything you need for a successful cookout this Fourth of July holiday.  Serves 8 people.

Red White and Blue Burgers double recipe to serve 8

Corn on the Cob with Chili Lime Butter double recipe to serve 8

Calico Beans

Red White and Blue Potato Salad

• 5 pounds red potatoes, chunked
• 4 oz. cream cheese, softened
• 1 1/4 c. mayonnaise
• 8 oz. sour cream
• 1/2 c. blue cheese crumbles
• 1/2 tsp. salt
• pepper to taste
• 1/2 c. diced red onion
• 2 large garlic cloves, minced
• fresh dill, chopped

Boil potatoes in salted water for 20 minutes.  Drain and rinse under cold water to stop cooking process.  In a large bowl mix together cream cheese, mayonnaise, blue cheese dressing, blue cheese crumbles, salt, pepper, onions, garlic, and dill.  Add cooled potatoes to the dressing mixture.  Refrigerate until ready to serve.  Makes 8 servings.

Red White and Blueberry Brownie Recipe - from National Easy Meals Examiner, Liz Brooks

Sunny Lemonade

• 2  12 oz. cans frozen lemonade concentrate
• 1  12 oz. can frozen white grape juice concentrate
• 17 1/2 c. cold water
• In a large container mix all ingredients together.  Serve over ice.  

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