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!

Lemonade Grilled Chicken

Today's recipe is...

Lemonade Grilled Chicken

1 (6 ounce) can frozen lemonade concentrate, thawed and undiluted

1/2 cup soy sauce

1 teaspoon seasoned salt

1/2 teaspoon celery salt

1/8 teaspoon garlic powder

2 chickens, cut up

Combine all ingredients except chicken, stirring well. Place chicken on grill over red hot coals. Grill about 15 to 20 minutes, turning frequently. Brush with sauce and grill an additional 30 to 35 minutes or until done, basting and turning frequently.

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Daily Recipes: Lemon Drop Cookies

I'm trying something new for Annie's Recipes :) I will post a new recipe each day and will post a more formal newsletter twice a month, or whenever a holiday or special occasion warrants it. Hope you enjoy the daily recipes!

I love lemons, so refreshing, such a nice change from chocolate! Try these lovely cookies for your next baking adventure, and be sure to

Lemon Drop Cookies

2 cups sifted flour
2 teaspoons baking powder

pinch of salt
3/4 teaspoon grated lemon rind
1/2 cup shortening
1 cup sugar
1 egg
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup water

Sift flour, baking powder and salt. Blend rind and shortening; add sugar gradually, cream well. Add egg, lemon juice and water; beat well. Add dry ingredients and mix thoroughly. Drop by level tablespoons onto greased cookie sheet. Bake at 400 degrees for 8 minutes. Do not stack or store until cold.

Makes 5 dozen cookies

Editor's Note: I learned a great trick from a fabulous baker for making citrus recipes more fragrant. Instead of blending the rind with the shortening, combine the rind with the sugar and use your fingers to rub the rind into that sugar. Then cream the shortening and sugar mixture together. Try it!


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