Switch up your classic margarita with a fresh twist for summer and whip up this spicy blackberry margarita. Blackberries get muddled with jalapeños for a simple but delicious way to serve up margaritas all summer long. Sweet blackberries paired with lime juice, and tequila, get a little kick from the jalapeños making each sip the perfect balance of sweet and tangy with a little heat! Serve up these spicy blackberry margaritas all summer long because not only are they delicious, they are super simple to whip up too!
As we approach the Fourth of July to celebrate America’s independence with food, friends, and drinks…I decided to round up my favorite recipes that I like to serve on this holiday. I’m sharing my favorite main dishes, side dishes, appetizers, desserts, and cocktails that you can feed a few or a crowd with. So whether you are just feeding yourself and your family or you are hosting a gathering, I guarantee you can find a menu that pleases everyone! These are the Best fourth of July recipes to celebrate and enjoy!
Mix and match these recipes to create the ultimate Fourth of July menu or choose your favorites to bring to a friend’s house! Either way, I hope these recipes give you some ideas on what to make this Fourth of July.
Coleslaw is a classic summer side dish that pairs perfectly with BBQ, burgers, and more. It’s a simple recipe that couldn’t be any easier to make and with the perfect dressing, it’s a hit every time. Crisp cabbage and a few simple ingredients get tossed with a creamy, tangy, and slightly sweet dressing that will make this your go-to side dish. This recipe for easy coleslaw couldn’t be any simpler to make and you will love having this recipe on hand all summer long.
Flank steak is one of my favorite proteins to add to a salad and grilling it is my favorite method of preparation. I marinate flank steak with some balsamic vinegar and then grill it and add it with some of my favorite summer produce like peaches and corn and the combination is pretty epic! I would go as far as to say that this is hands down my new favorite summer salad. This salad is simple to make, healthy, and so delicious too. I can’t wait for you to try this grilled flank steak and peach salad with a balsamic dijon vinaigrette, it’s going to quickly become a new favorite around your house.
The smell of a freshly baked cobbler in the oven is one of my favorite smells. Cobblers are such a great summertime dessert when berries and stone fruits are in season. I love cobblers because they are so easy to make and truly can be made with whatever fruits you have on hand. Easy summertime desserts are the only kind of desserts I want to make and cobblers are just that! This recipe for easy blackberry cobbler is sure to become a summer favorite!
I love a good chicken salad and a chicken Waldorf salad happens to be one of my favorites. Texture is my number one requirement for a good chicken salad and this Waldorf chicken salad checks all of the boxes! It’s the perfect recipe to make for easy lunches all week long. Whether or not you are scooping it up with some veggies or crackers or making a sandwich out of it, you really can’t go wrong with this delicious chicken Waldorf Salad. My recipe for Chicken Waldorf Salad is easy, delicious, and is the perfect way to lunch any day of the week.