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Here is a great dessert to make for the 4th of July or anytime this summer. A bite size dessert made with cheesecake and fresh fruit. Since it has fruit, I can eat more than one?! Christin at Spicy Southern Kitchen shares how to make this simple dessert.
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It is almost the 4th of July and You want to bake and cook spectacular items for the holiday barbecue, picnic or potluck, but don’t have the time. This seems to happen to me a lot. I’ve learned from many team dinners that it is okay to run to the store and bring store bought items. You could always jazz … Read More ...
Here is a refreshing way to enjoy the 4th of July, cheer for USA during the summer olympics, or just to cool off this summer. Giustina from Domestically Blissful created these fruit skewers with a patriotic flair. You can prepare the fruit ahead of time and show the kids how to create these skewers. On party day, you can get … Read More ...
How cute are these firecracker marshmallows for the 4th of July. A fun way to keep the family occupied while waiting for the 4th of July celebration to begin. These marshmallows would be great for the dessert table and even make some if you are planning to have s’mores that night. I’m not sure my fireworks would come out as … Read More ...
Time seems to be fleeing me, I can’t believe next weekend will be a holiday weekend! These cute patriotic cupcakes will be perfect for your 4th of July celebration. Michelle at A Latte Food uses only one cake batter for these cupcakes. I could also see this for a superhero party. I seem to say that a lot when it … Read More ...
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Here is a way to add some patriotic color to your deviled eggs, without dyeing the eggs red and blue. Use red and blue edible writing pens to make your stars and stripes on the eggs. You’ll get the colors you want without your guests thinking twice about eating a red or … Read More ...
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Send the kids off with their red, white, and blue rocket popsicles, while you and the other adults enjoy this patriotic vodka lemonade slush. Because even adults still love their slushies in the summer time to cool off with. As always label drinks appropriately around children and drink responsibly.
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It’s summer time and the kids need something fun to make. Let them get messy in the kitchen and create this fun patriotic snack. This would be a good way to keep them busy on 4th of July, while getting ready for the back yard barbecue. They can enjoy this fun snack later that night … Read More ...
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These plain looking cupcakes have a little surprise for your guests. I’ve seen many surprise cakes and bread and now a cupcake with a red and blue star inside. A great treat for your 4th of July guests. Trisha at Momdot shows how to create these surprises for your holiday celebration. Think of all the possibilities for … Read More ...
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I was thinking I had more time for 4th of July items, but the months seem to be flying by. These cheesecake shooters would also be great for Father’s Day, besides the 4th of July. A great way to use your fresh berries and the cheesecake part is a bonus.
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If you love to have brunch, there are a lot of different food items that need to be prepared. Here is an easy French Toast Bake that you can make the day before and place in the oven the day of. This would be a great breakfast idea for Father’s Day. You and the … Read More ...
Still looking for the perfect red, white, and blue dessert? These cherry cheesecake macarons will fit the bill. I’m still afraid to make these, but these look and sound delicious. Allie at Baking a Moment takes you on the journey of making these patriotic macarons. Great for Memorial Day or 4th of July
celebrations.
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My all time favorite, last minute dessert! This is great to keep the kids busy while you are still preparing for the Memorial Day barbecue. They’ll take great pride in telling everyone that they made dessert. You could also save this recipe for 4th of July or a Super hero birthday party.
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It is starting to feel like summer and Memorial day is right around the corner. This is an easy dessert, snack or even breakfast for Memorial day, 4th of July or any barbecue and summer gathering. If you would like to make it all fruit, try jicama for the white stripes. I think I’ll have this out for breakfast on … Read More ...
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If you are heading to watch the Memorial day parade, you know you have to leave early to get a good spot. This breakfast parfait will get you started off in the patriotic spirit and can be packed up and eaten at the parade spot. These would be great any day or even for the … Read More ...