Looking for an easy, healthy summer salad? You found it! My Watermelon Mint Feta Salad is incredibly refreshing. The secret ingredient? Fresh lime juice! This is a super satisfying dish that only takes about five minutes to make. You really don’t need to know how to cook to pull off this elegant dish. This would…
Category: Independence Day
Patriotic Rice Krispy Treats
I just love a classic Rice Krispy Treat. They never get old! I particularly love them in the summer time because it’s a no-bake treat that doesn’t require the oven. I make maples ones, Mickey Mouse ones, and even mummy ones for Halloween but this is my classic Rice Krispy Treat recipe made a little…
Star Crackers
Looking for a delicious 4th of July snack? Something fancy to serve with cocktails? Make my easy cheesy Star Crackers! These adorable crackers sure would jazz up an Independence Day cheese board. I am obsessed with these little crackers. I usually make them as round crackers but I decided to cut them out into star…
Patriotic Pool Party
Looking for Independence Day party inspiration? I’ve got you covered! The 4th of July is a big deal in my family. My grandpa’s birthday was the 4th of July and I spent many years at his cabin at Lake Tahoe celebrating with great fanfare. Now I spend every other year either eating Blueberry Hill Surprise…
Firework Fruit Wands
Looking for an adorable addition to any 4th of July party? Make my Firework Fruit Wands! You don’t even need to know how to cook to be the star of any potluck with this five-minute recipe. Don’t cut the watermelon slices too thick or it’ll be difficult to cut out into stars. Don’t cut the…
Buzz’s Potato Salad
I have exciting news! My mom has FINALLY shared her famous potato salad. This is so different from others I’ve had. Buzz’s Potato Salad has baby Dutch potatoes in a fabulous yogurt-dill dressing, hard boiled eggs, crispy bacon, celery, pickles, and green onions. It’s a great make-ahead recipe too! I served this at my Patriotic…
Star Spangled Punch
Looking for an easy punch for 4th of July? You found it! This easy cranberry-lemonade punch has watermelon stars and blueberries. You can make an alcoholic or non-alcoholic versions. I made a similar cranberry-lemonade punch for Christmas earlier this year and made a note to make a 4th of July version for summertime. If you…
Mini Black Cherry Cheesecakes
If you love black cherries, you absolutely have to try my Mini Black Cherry Cheesecakes. There’s black cherry juice in the cheesecake batter, vanilla whipped cream on top, and cherry sauce from The Rose Table cookbook on top. These were a hit at my Summer Vineyard Picnic! For years I’ve said that I need to…
Red, White, and Blue Cake
Looking for the CUTEST Red, White, and Blue Cake for Independence Day or any patriotic party? You found it! I was squealing with delight cutting into this cake. It turned out even more perfect than I had hoped! This is just about the most festive 4th of July cake I’ve ever seen. I used almond…