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4th of July recipes; Fruit Pizza, 7 Layer Dip, Pasta Salad, Wings, and more

July 3, 4:54 PMHouston Parenting ExaminerLyn Lomasi
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Wow, Fourth of July weekend is here already! Here are some awesome recipes for Fourth of July or anytime. Guacamole Dip, 7 Layer Dip, and more can easily make a great-tasting Fourth of July menu.

Perhaps one of the most popular side dishes for barbecues, fourth of July, and even the Super Bowl is the 7 Layer Dip. It's named, of course for its seven layers of ingredients. A good 7 Layer Dip is a complement to many different BBQ foods and other cuisine.  Follow the link and learn how to make Mama's 7 Layer Dip. >>>more
 
If you need something quick, easy, different, and good, try this 4th of July fruit pizza recipe. Jaipi Sixbear shows us how to prepare a 4th of July fruit pizza. You can even grab the fruit straight from your garden, as the recipe's Denver author describes True, this is Houston (not Denver) but we have fruit, too! >>>more
 
Here's a recipe that family members were always trying to get me to reveal. I would not budge until I decided to go ahead and publish the recipe for not just my family, but everyone. True to the Texas spirit, this is a spicy guacamole dip, but the heat index can easily be modified for the kiddos or others that prefer a mild version.>>>more
 
As Denver Gardening Examiner Jaipi Sixbear shows us,  a Fourth of July pasta salad really is not that difficult to make. It also can come straight from your own garden. Although she gives tips for Denver gardeners, the recipe applies to anyone, so no excuses fellow Houstonians.>>>more
 
We've got appetizers and side dishes (and desserts below), but what about an easy main course for the meat eaters? Mama's Wings Seven Ways is my recipe collection on making a variety of chicken wings. Flavors for mama's Wings range from mild to hot, to honey, and more. Mama's Wings Seven Ways is a great way to be sure the tastes of all your 4th of July guests are satisfied. >>>more
 
Well, Denver Gardening Examiner Jaipi Sixbear is really on a roll with her recipes, isn't she? Here's another of her great recipe suggestions. This time it's 4th of July dessert recipes. Mmm, forget the rest of the food! I'm heading straight for these yummy 4th of July dessert recipes. OK, I'm only half-kidding. The other recipes are too good to pass up anyway. >>>more
 
And here's another from Jaipi Sixbear. She really knows her recipes, doesn't she? Learn how to make your own homemade ice cream for fourth of July. Family and friends will likely love this idea and could even join in. >>>more
 
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