It's no secret that Americans are famous for hosting celebrations and making food. Grilling great grub and eating outdoors remains a popular independence day tradition among Americans of all ages, whether you prefer the spelling barbecue or barbeque. Wow comrades with your cooking skills by developing a delicious, patriotic menu using these five easy building blocks.
1. Quench thirst with an ice cold drink
It's pretty much guaranteed that guests will arrive at your home or scheduled location feeling very hot, sweaty, and thirsty. The best hosts keep this in mind and already have pitchers filled with beverages sitting in the fridge. or stock water bottles, colas, and fruity sodas in the cooler. Not everyone drinks soda, so make sure to offer other options like iced teas and lemonades. The Arnold Palmer is a great American classic made famous by — you guessed it — the well-known golfer named Arnold Palmer who ordered iced tea with lemonade at a restaurant and inspired others to do the same. Friends will enjoy this slightly sweet and refreshing beverage on a scorching July afternoon. Create the drink the same way Arnold did by using around two thirds tea and one third lemonade.
2. Craft a bulky burger
Food is big in America, and Americans take burgers seriously. Burgers are the main dish, so they need to taste amazing and blow the guests away. Americans famously add bacon to pretty much anything, including ice cream, and burgers remain no exception. These bacon blue cheese burgers with caramelized onions can satisfy the most ravenous appetites. Don't fret if your guests cannot eat red meat — other great alternatives that are equally as tasty exist. Grill up these buffalo hot dogs or meat-free quinoa veggie burgers with avocado. Make a bar with garden or store-bought veggies like pickles, red onion, and tomato as well as assorted condiments to captivate company.
3. Mix up a classic side dish
Everyone has their favorite summer side salad, whether it's made from pasta or potatoes. It is not clear where macaroni salad came from, but it first appeared in American cookbooks sometime during the early 20th century and was traditionally fixed using elbow macaroni, mayonnaise, herbs, and vegetables. Both kids and adults appreciate the macaroni noodle. and this Hawaiian style macaroni salad takes a new twist on an old favorite. If grilling takes up the whole afternoon, don't fear stopping by Costco to pick up a big package of Reser's macaroni salad.
4.Don't forget the fruit
Watermelon provides natural hydration on humid days and serves as a staple for summer barbecues and picnics. Stay hydrated by slicing this juicy melon and combining it with other great summer fruits for a healthy dose of nutrition. Try this colorful, festive melon ball berry fruit salad spiced up with a zingy lime and raspberry dressing and utilize the leftover watermelon shell by filling it with the finished salad.
5. Finish off with an all-American dessert
Everyone looks forward to a great meal, but desserts shine as the star of the show during outdoor meals. Bake a classic, American dessert like brownies and incorporate patriotic colors using fresh strawberries and blueberries. Combine this popular dessert with the parfait to make these delectable yet simple red, white and blue brownie parfaits.
Have a lot of younger kids around the house? Allow them to participate and engage their creative side by baking these sugar cookies. Set out bowls with patriotic-colored frosting and candies for them to top off their creations with. Some great candies with festive colors include M&M's, cinnamon or gummi bears, skittles, or starlight mints. Candywearhouse provides a vast selection of popular candies with seasonal independence day colors if you desire as many options as possible. Gather all the cookies, form a pull-apart American flag, and snap a photo for the family memory book before biting into these individual treats. Need design inspiration? Attempt these Captain America cookies or take a peek at these patterns.
