JULY 4TH FOOD: Star Crackers

Canapés with star quality. Photo by Katharine Pollak | THE NIBBLE.   For July 4th celebrations, these star crackers add surprise and delight. Turn them into red, white and blue canapés with raspberry jam, brie and a blueberry garnish anchored with a dab of blueberry jam. Or, present the crackers in a basket with different…
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JULY 4TH FOOD: Goat Cheese Stuffed Celery

Updated retro: goat cheese-stuffed celery with pomegranate arils. Blueberries not shown. Photo and recipe courtesy Pom Wonderful.   An update of the 1950s classic, this stuffed celery recipe replaces the old school cream cheese and pimento-stuffed olives with goat cheese and capers. For July 4th, the white goat cheese is accented with red pomegranate arils…
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Red, White & Blue Grilled Angel Food Cake Recipe

You can grill more than fruit for dessert. Have you ever grilled cake? While the grill is hot, toss on slices of pound cake or angel food cake. Serve them with grilled fruit and whipped cream or ice cream. Here’s an easy red, white & blue dessert for July 4th, courtesy of McCormick: Grilled Angel…
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JULY 4TH FOOD: Red, White & Blue Sorbet Float

What happens the day after Father’s Day? We start planning our Independence Day menu. Tee up this Red, White & Blue Sorbet Float for July 4th or any hot summer day. The recipe is courtesy Van Gogh Vodka and uses Van Gogh Açai-Blueberry Vodka. But if you have another blueberry-flavored vodka at home (or a…
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RECIPE: American Flag Tequila Shooters

Serve a trio of red, white and blue drinks to celebrate Independence Day. Have a sip of blanco (white) Tequila, followed by a red sangrita, followed by a blue Margarita. You can serve them in snifters, as shown, or in shooter glasses. Get the recipe and have fun!   Drink the American flag! Photo courtesyRiazul…
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