Let’s Plan a Favorite Fourth of July Menu

Do you have large family celebrations that need a favorite fourth of July menu? I’m raising my hand here. We will celebrate with kids and grands this year and I am so ready to bring out all of the favorites.

Of course, there will be grilled burgers. With lettuce, tomato, cheese and all the toppings. RIght?

Chips, fruit and maybe a charcuterie wreath might be there for grazing….

And what fourth of July menu doesn’t have fresh corn on the cob?

Here are a few of more of my very favorites to have on the July 4th menu:

1. Potato Salad

First on the fourth of July menu…Is it even a fourth of July picnic or gathering without potato salad? Everyone has a favorite one…but, my grandmother’s and mother’s version will be on the table for sure. A few weeks ago, 22 of us gathered with feet under my table and…the potato salad was loved for sure. Not sure if the littles get it yet, but all of the adults went back for more. Click here for the potato salad recipe if you need it.

2. Marinated Salad

Next on the menu? Aunt Helen’s marinated salad has been made and taken across the country to family gatherings. It’s taken to families in times of healing or loss and never misses a summer family gathering here. Again, this recipe was featured on the table for the last family gathering.

I love that this salad just gets better with a few days in the refrigerator…making prep time easier to plan for your July 4th menu.

It will probably be made in Florida, Kentucky, and Idaho for family celebrations this year. It’s featured in this month’s July VUE magazine. Aunt Helen would be so surprised!

3. Blueberry Favorites

If blueberries are still available for the fourth of July menu, fresh will always be added to fruit platters and bowls.

But, this blueberry galette might be added in for dessert.

For the best cool and delicious pie, this Pampered Chef inspired one may be your new favorite. I have no clue how many dozens of these I have made and served in my lifetime. A summer dessert staple for sure.

You can find this one featured in the VUE magazine, you’ll find the recipe here.

4. Homemade Ice Cream

Now…any fourth of July menu will require home made ice cream.

There will always be vanilla with all the toppings. There are always a few that require vanilla…but, then I laugh when the chocolate syrup, sprinkles, M & M’s, and whipped cream get added.

Chocolate Peanut Butter ice cream cones may also need to be on the menu.

Both recipes will give you a no churn, EASY AND DELICIOUS ice cream. Just a tip…feel free to add in your favorite candy or fruit in to create your own favorite version.

It’s rich, so it makes the BEST one scoop cone servings.

5. Favorite Sweet Tea

Very few family celebrations are held without this favorite sweet tea recipe. Published years ago in our local newspaper, it has been enjoyed with gallons and gallons over the years.

And one more for the road…

Mini Cheesecakes

If you love a great recipe that is perfect for individual servings that don’t require a scoop or cutting and serving…this one’s for you. I love how you can decorate them for any holiday. I love the little pinwheels I found at Home Goods to top them for the July 4th menu. Find the recipe shared in the Vue magazine here. A little lemon zest makes them perfect.

Whatever you choose to have on your table for your July 4th celebration, may all of it be made with love and enjoyed by all.

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Happy Fourth of July week, friends!

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