2016-07-01



Having returned from a trip to Africa just last week, I am more acutely aware and appreciative of the freedoms I enjoy (and often take for granted) living in the United States. I love celebrating the 4th of July! And not just because of the food (and fireworks), although I’m not going to lie – I love both very much.

I hope you have some mega-delicious food planned this weekend (whether or not you are celebrating the 4th)! Below are some of my favorite summer holiday eats; it’s too bad I have a life (read: not really, I’m just lazy) or else I’d be tempted to make every single one of the recipes below.

As a sidenote, I’ll be a little hit and miss next week (traveling to a family reunion in the Yellowstone area) and will see you the following week with some new, delicious recipes!

Have a great weekend, friends!




Balsamic Beef {or Chicken} Kebabs

BBQ Chicken Kebabs

Citrus and Soy-Marinated Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Classic Grilled Burgers

Grilled Chili-Lime Chicken with Strawberry Avocado Salsa

Grilled Greek Chicken Kebabs with Simple Tzatziki Sauce

Grilled Honey & Ginger Marinated Flank Steak

Grilled Honey Chicken and Veggie Kebabs

Grilled Honey Mustard Rosemary Chicken

Grilled Island Chicken

Grilled Steak and Veggie Kebabs

Grilled Steak Burgers

Jalapeno Cheddar Turkey Burgers

Lemon and Garlic Grilled Chicken

Oven-Baked Ribs

Pesto Marinated Grilled Chicken

Slow Cooker Baby Back Ribs with Root Beer BBQ Sauce

Succulent Grilled Pork Tenderloin

Succulent Steak and Hasselback Potatoes

Tender Grilled Pork Chops

Amazing Romaine Salad with Light Poppy Seed Vinaigrette

BBQ Macaroni Salad

Boston Baked Beans {A Quicker Version!}

Broccoli Salad

Caprese Skewers

Classic Coleslaw

Classic Potato Salad

Confetti Rice and Bean Salad

Corn on the Cob {Best Ever!}

Creamy Confetti Corn with Bacon

Fresh Green Bean Salad with Balsamic Dressing

German Potato Salad

Guacamole Salad

Honey Lime Fruit Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Mediterranean Pasta Salad

Mexican Tomato and Corn Salad

My Mom’s Famous Calico Baked Beans

Skillet Zucchini and Yellow Squash {My Fave Summer Side}

Smashed Yukon Gold Potato Salad

Summer Corn Salad

Summer Couscous Salad

Summer Roasted Vegetable Orzo Salad with Fresh Basil

Tri Color Pasta Salad

Banana Bars with Browned Butter Frosting

Browned Butter Vanilla Rice Krispie Treats

Brownie {& Fruit} Kebabs

Chocolate Chip Caramel Cookie Bars

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Ice Cream Sandwiches

Chocolate Cream Pudding Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

Chocolate Frosted Brownies

Coconut Tres Leches Cake

Divine Tres Leches Cupcakes

Easiest-Ever Ice Cream Cake with Sugar Cone Crust

Festive Fruited Cheesecake Flag

Fresh Strawberry Cobbler

Key Lime White Chocolate Cheesecake Pie

Little Lemonies {Yummy Lemon Brownies}

S’mores Cookie Bars

S’Mores Hershey Kiss Blossom Cookies

Sheet Pan Fudgy Chocolate Brownies

15-Minute Homemade Root Beer

Brazilian Lemonade

Citrus Water Punch

Fresh Strawberry Lemonade

Frozen Mint Lemonade Slush

Ginger Ale Mint Limeade

Raspberry Lime Rickey

Red White and Blue Patriotic Drink

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