Delicious Recipes For The 4th!

Are you hosting a backyard celebration for Independence Day? Or maybe it's just you and few friends? Either way you'll love the recipe ideas we have over at Annie's main site. We've got so many categories to choose from with everything from simple recipes to complicated concoctions!

Too many choices right? Keep it simple and try one or all of the recipes I've gathered here for your convenience. Hey, I totally support your need to keep it simple sweetie!

Grilled Cube Steaks & Fries

Tired of plain old hamburgers and hotdogs? Get brave and fire up that grill! Our Grilled Cube Steaks & Fries will give you a summer filled with grilling success.

Amish Baked Chicken

So grilling isn't your thing? Our Amish Bake Chicken recipe is very simple and totally delivers on flavor and satisfaction.

Cucumber Salad

If you like cucumbers, you'll want to try our Cucumber Salad as a side dish for your next potluck or barbecue. 

Taffy Apple Salad

The Taffy Apple Salad is fresh, fruity and tangy all in one delicious side dish - kids like this one too!

7-Up Strawberry Pie

And don't forget dessert! Our 7-Up Strawberry Pie features a unique fresh flavor that your family and guests will enjoy.

Visit Annie's Recipes for many more recipes perfect for your patriotic potluck, picnic or party. Connect with us on Facebook where I share other inspiring food blogger recipes and follow us on Pinterest to start your own pinboard full of recipes to try!

Red, White and Blue Desserts for You!

7-Up Strawberry Pie

With the 4th of July right around the corner (next week) we thought you might like some patriotic dessert options in case you've got a rockin' bbq or summer potluck to attend that day.

Taffy Apple Salad

We've got an awesome 7-Up Strawberry Pie or Taffy Apple Salad recipe for you to try. Fresh fruit is on the menu everywhere you look!

Blueberry Crumb Cake

My personal favorite of the bunch, the Blueberry Crumb Cake will surely get an explosive reaction from your family and friends - it's so berry good! (I had to say it.)

Snowball Cookies

Our Snowball Cookies recipe is also a fun and easy way to add a little white to your red, white and blue table spread. Enjoy them this summer and then save the recipe to make for Christmas time too!

Red Raspberry Cookie Bars

We've saved the best for last with our Red Raspberry Cookie Bars. No pun intended but they take the cake for fun summer desserts that double as pretty and tasty!

Enjoy your summer and the 4th of July! Connect with us on Facebook to share your favorite 4th of July dessert! We'd love to hear from you.

Fourth of July Recipe Ideas

You may have noticed that I didn't post any daily recipes this week. I've been working on a big project in an effort to improve the way that you use Annie's Recipes. 

As you know, this weekend in the US we celebrate American Independence Day, otherwise known as the Fourth of July. This holiday is usually celebrated with family and friends, outside in the warm weather and around the barbecue grill!

Recipe types that come to mind include:

Fruit salad

Pasta salad

Potato salad

Grill recipes

Watermelon

Here are some recipes you may enjoy this holiday weekend! Each recipe has a link to its printable version. Be sure to snap a photo of anything that you make from our site, submit it and you'll be entered in our monthly drawing!

Lemonade Cake

Printable Version

1 box Duncan Hines yellow cake mix

1 sm. box lemon Jello

3/4 c. boiling water

4 eggs

3/4 c. Crisco oil

1 sm. can frozen lemonade

1/2 c. sugar

Mix Jello and boiling water until dissolved. Let cool. In large bowl mix cake mix, eggs, oil and Jello mixture. Mix with a spoon, not a mixer. Spray bundt pan with Baker's Joy. Spoon in cake mixture. Bake at 325 degrees for 1 hour, without opening oven door. In a small bowl mix frozen lemonade and sugar together. Then pour or spoon over cake as soon as it comes out of the oven. Then allow to cool before cutting.

Lemonade Pie

Printable Version

1 sm. can frozen lemonade (pink or

plain) do not thaw

1 can Eagle Brand milk

9 oz. Cool Whip

1 crumb crust

Strawberries, optional

Coconut, optional

Mix or fold all ingredients. Pour into prepared pie crust. Chill at least 2 hours. Garnish with strawberries or coconut, if desired. Can add few drops of yellow food coloring, or pink coloring, if desired.

Peach Slush

Printable Version

2 peaches, peeled and pitted

1 (6 oz.) frozen lemonade

1 lemonade can of vodka or Club Soda for non-alcoholic

Put all in blender. Gradually add 8-14 ice cubes. Freeze. Serves 2-4. Can use 1/2 pint strawberries or nectarines.

Strawberry Gingerale Party Punch

Printable Version

1 pkg. (4 serving size) Jello, strawberry flavor

1/4 c. sugar

1 1/2 c. boiling water

2 1/2 c. cold water

1 pkg. (10 oz.) frozen strawberries

1 can (6 oz.) frozen concentrated lemonade or limeade

1 bottle (1 liter) gingerale, chilled

ice cubes (optional)

Dissolve gelatin and sugar in boiling water. Add cold water, strawberries and concentrate; stir until strawberries and concentrate are thawed. Chill until ready to serve. Stir in ginger ale. Serve with ice if desired. Makes 10 cups or 20 servings.

Summer Veggie Salad

Printable Version

1 can Campbell's tomato soup

1/2 c. dill pickle juice

1/4 c. vinegar

1/2 c. oil

3/4 c. sugar

1 tbsp. Worcestershire sauce

1/2 tsp. salt

1 tsp. Grey Poupon mustard

1/2 tsp. black pepper

VEGGIES

1 head cauliflower, cut into flowerets

1 bunch broccoli, peel stems, cut into bite sized pieces

1 lg. green pepper, cut into bite sized pieces "

1 onion, cut in thin slices & ringed

1 c. celery slices

2 c. sliced carrots, cook to tender crisp (about 5 minutes)

1 (4.5 oz.) jar sliced mushrooms 1 pt. cherry tomatoes, cut in half

Mix dressing together. Pour over cauliflower, broccoli, green pepper, onion, celery and carrots. Marinate at least 4 hours, preferably overnight, stirring often. Before serving, add tomatoes and mushrooms.

Strawberry Poke Cake

Printable Version

1 pkg. white cake mix (2 layer)

1 pkg. (3 oz.) strawberry Jello

1 c. boiling water

1/2 c. cold water

Cool Whip (thawed)

Prepare cake according to package directions. Bake in single layer large cake pan for 30 minutes or until done. Cool in pan 15 minutes. Poke with a fork at 1/2 inch intervals. Dissolve Jello in boiling water, add cold water and spoon over cake.

Chill 3 to 4 hours then top with Cool Whip.

Here's wishing you a Happy Fourth of July!