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As the Fourth of July holiday approaches, tendencies towards procrastination reveal themselves in search engine statistics as Americans look for last minute 4th of July recipes.
Aspiring epicureans looking for quick and easy desserts and meals share good company. Just ignore the few Martha Stewart types who plan their red, white and blue gardens in January, it leads to feelings of inadequacy.
As for Fourth of July recipes, plenty abound on the Internet but not all of them are especially tasty or easy. The following selections – from flag cakes to BBQ to vegan fare – meet various taste bud and preparation time demands.
Review recipes carefully
If you try some of the well-known recipe databases (listed below), know that cooking disasters can happen if the information is not carefully reviewed. Here are some tips for winning results:
- Evaluate comments and reviews.
- Recognize that a recipe may have a falsely inflated rating that better reflects how a commenter enjoyed the dish using their own changes and adjustments.
- Typos do occur in recipes, check similar recipes if in doubt.
- Use caution with new or unproven recipes during the holidays
- If you've never tried a particular dish, or method of cooking, the holidays may not be the best time to get too creative.
Find favorite Fourth of July recipes
Five festive Fourth of July cake recipes
When a flag cake is compulsory for Independence day -- from ice-cream based to traditional, start here with the Stay at Home Mom's Examiner.
Fun twist to the Fourth of July flag cake for kids
Be a hero for your kids with these candy-based flag cake variations.
Easy chicken recipes for Independance Day
It’s hard to fail with chicken when it comes to broad appeal and staying on budget, but sometimes the beloved white meat needs a little help during special occasions. Check out these two scrumptious recipes.
- Pat’s Beer Can Grilled Chicken – Food Network
- Mock Rotisserie Style Chicken (video)
4th of July recipes on AllRecipes.com
Allrecipes preserves a dedicated Fourth of July recipe section from patriotic to standbys like potato salad as well as various desserts.
4th of July vegan recipes
Sometimes difficult to find, this vegan holiday recipe collection includes Lemony Vegan Cupcakes, Nine Layer Dip, Yummy Bruschetta and Faux Cream Cheese Frosting.
CDKitchen – July 4 is National BBQ Day
A collection of several barbecue delights that will impress family and friends including Perfect Barbecued Ribs. Many nontraditional items (like shrimp or Korean are listed). For more choices see the Independence Day Collection.
Food Network Fourth
A favorite site with Rachel Ray and other talented cooks who make holiday planning and cooking both easier and tastier. Try their 4th of July section for no-fail recipes.
Fourth of July recipes on Examiner
When it comes to local fare, Examiners provide proven recipes that will delight their readership. Independence Day celebration differ a bit when done New York versus California style. Try your local examiner (conduct a search or select "your city" near the top of the page). Don't forget to visit the Food and Drink experts here for more advice.
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