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Let's Hear it for RED, WHITE, & BLUE!

June 30, 2007 | (10 comments) | Post a Comment

What will you be serving at your Fourth of July gathering this year? Everyone has their version of the perfect patriotic dessert, such as Red, White & Blue cupcakes or popsicles to end the meal, but how about surprising your guests with a whole true-blue menu instead? Jump start your party and get your guests in the spirit the moment they walk in the door by serving up some 4th of July Margaritas! Then keep things patriotic by offering Red, White and Blue Bruschetta or a Red, White, and Blue Pizza to kick off the meal. They will also be surprised and amazed at your cleverness when you keep the star spangled theme going by serving a Red, White & Blue Salad to go along with Triple Hued Burgers. And of course, to end the meal, after all this faithful and unwavering devotion to the holiday, serve up one of our many Red, White & Blue Desserts so as not to disappoint anyone! Be careful though; your guests will be so impressed and entertained by the meal, the fireworks display will pale in comparison!

Brave & True Beverages

Patriotic Drink (For Kids) "When poured carefully, this makes a red, white and blue drink for any star-spangled occasion..."-- Pam-I-Am

Blue Margaritas "...I made these for the 4th of July and they were a huge hit! The recipe calls for tequila, but I used rum."-- Kim D.

July 4th FIRECRACKER Punch "Nicely flavored "Firecracker Red" Punch for 4th or July picnics and barbeques or just anytime!"-- Karen=^..^=

Browse through all our refreshing summertime Patriotic Drink Recipes .

Top Rated Potato Salads

Potato Salad "I make this all summer long. We have to have this anytime we grill or BBQ which is often. Never, never any left-over."-- NurseDi

Creamy Potato Salad "Have you ever posted a recipe and just love reading the reviews for it? This is my signature potato salad. Whenever there is a pot luck function at work, I am TOLD that I have to bring the potato salad..."-- Karen From Colorado

Potato Salad With Chipotle Peppers(A Man's Salad) "Warning WARNING !! This Tex Mex salad is Very SPICY !!! Use your best judgment in how much Chipotle peppers you use..."-- ~Rita~

So Yummy Baked Potato Salad "...I had some leftover baked potatoes that I needed to use so I tried making it and it was a BIG hit at my house. It disapperared before I got it to the dinner table...lol !"-- Lois

Check out all our Potato Salad Recipes.

More Independence Day Info

Take a gander at all our Red, White & Blue and Patriotic Recipes. Going to a picnic or bbq instead of hosting one? We have tons of great Potluck Recipes that won't wilt and travel well. Also check out all our Independence Day Outdoor Cooking recipes for further inspiration. Use our Menus feature to help plan the perfect meal for your big party or check out our members' 4th of July Menus and let them do all the planning for you! And stop by our Holidays & Entertaining Forum where members are discussing their 4th of July plans and are trading recipes now!