PREV
Don’t know what to make for 4th of July? Don’t worry. It is peak grilling season and I put together the menu of your dreams to choose from for your 4th of July backyard barbecue.
Mains
The Best BBQ Chicken: Your official go to recipe for BBQ chicken.
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers With Carrot Salad: The saucy skewers that will have your guests licking their plates clean.
Greek-Style Smash Burgers: My twist on the viral smash burger trend and one I stand by 100%. Hits every time!
Grilled Chipotle Chicken Sandwich: Another way to deviate from the typical burgers and hot dogs menu with a delicious, juicy chicken sandwich.
Grilled Fish Sandwich: Pescatarians celebrate 4th of July too and this one is for you!
Grilled Summer Vegetable Sandwich: When someone says, “We are grilling out,” you usually picture meat sizzling on a grill. This is the sandwich to prove to you that it doesn’t always have to just mean meats.
Sides
Smashed Potato Salad: One of those recipes that only partially makes it to the table to serve because that one “just a taste” bite turned into ten. A crowd pleasing side dish and it’s just as good warm or cold so you don’t have to worry about transporting and reheating.
La Scala Chopped Pasta Salad: Viral for a reason, this one makes the perfect fresh and hearty side.
Crunchy Chopped Salad With Jalapeño Lime Ranch: A textured, tasty salad that is next level when topped with my BBQ chicken.
Peach Burrata Prosciutto Salad: The salad to make to give rich auntie vibes and the grilled peaches are *chefs kiss*
Dishoom’s Chili Broccoli Salad: Get your veggies in with the best flavors and textures.
Jalapeño Bacon Corn Casserole: You can serve this as a side dish or an appetizer with some corn chips to dip. It’s creamy, slightly spicy and the perfect combination of sweet and savory. Feel free to skip the bacon for your vegetarian friends!
Mom’s Potato Salad: This one can be made ahead of time and is just a good ole classic.
Desserts
Brown Butter Chunky Monkey Blondies: One of my most loved dessert recipes.
Berry Cobbler: Really just a classic dessert that is perfected with a scoop of ice cream to top.
Strawberry Cake Bars: Yummy little sweet treat that is extra good in the midst of peak strawberry season.
Brown Butter S’mores Rice Krispies: The dessert you don’t have to turn your oven on to make.
Chocolate Covered Frozen Bananas: That cold and refreshing treat you need after a day in the sun.
Cocktails
Spicy Ranch Water: Simple and refreshing. Just adjust to your preferred spice level!
Passion Fruit Margaritas: The margarita that tastes like vacation.
Lemonade Gin Slush: Every barbecue needs a pitcher of lemonade on hand and this is my go to lemonade with a twist.
Key Lime Pie Margaritas: Have your dessert and drink it too!
Spicy Watermelon Margaritas: You already know there will be some sliced watermelon at a BBQ so you might as well use some for the margaritas.
Strawberry Frosè: Frozen and cute. You don’t really need anything else to convince you.
Creamy Coconut Margarita: That perfect creamy marg that I hope you’re sipping poolside.
