4TH OF JULY INSPIRED RECIPES

"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass on a summer day listening to the murmur of water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is hardly a waste of time."

-John Lubbock

Let’s start off the month with some yummy foods that remind me of summer! All perfect for your 4^th of July Backyard Soiree!

Use these as ideas and make them your own. You can easily swap out ingredients to make them fit into your dietary preferences.

Easy and Delicious Blueberry Crisp

Blueberries, can you really go wrong? Nope!

https://theologyofhome.com/blogs/in-place-in-person/blueberry-crisp

Surf and Turf Hot Dogs

https://theologyofhome.com/blogs/in-place-in-person/grown-up-surf-and-turf-hot-dogs

Walking Tacos

https://www.skiptomylou.org/walking-tacos/

Layered Red White and Blue Drink

Note - I have also made this with homemade lemonade and food coloring. Because lemonade is so sugary, it worked well.

https://www.ohmy-creative.com/kitchen/drinks/non-alcoholic-red-white-and-blue-drink/

Red, White, and Blue Layered Cocktail

NOTE:- I use whipped vodka and add a Bomb Pop Original Cherry, Lime, and Blue Raspberry popsicles as my garnishment! SO GOOD!

https://www.creativeramblingsblog.com/red-white-blue-layered-cocktail/

Red, White, and Blue No-Bake Cheesecake

https://www.mccormick.com/recipes/dessert/red-white-and-blue-no-bake-cheesecake

Blueberry, Strawberry & Jicama Salsa

https://www.twopeasandtheirpod.com/blueberry-strawberry-jicama-salsa/?utm_source=convertkit&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=FUN+4th+of+July+Recipes%F0%9F%8E%86%20-%208472077

American Flag Cake

https://www.playpartyplan.com/flag-cake-recipe/?utm_source=ActiveCampaign&utm_medium=email&utm_content=25+Best+4th+of+July+Recipes+%E2%9D%A4%EF%B8%8F%F0%9F%A4%8D+%F0%9F%92%99&utm_campaign=4th+of+July+Food

Key Lime Pie Rice Krispie Treats

https://pineapplepaperco.com/key-lime-rice-krispie-treats/

Apple Cobbler

https://www.dinneratthezoo.com/apple-cobbler/

Greek Panzanella Salad

https://gratefulprayerthankfulheart.com/greek-panzanella-salad/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_campaign=gptheart_newsletter_june_25_2022_issue_103&utm_term=2022-06-29

Now, for the ones of us like myself that have Hashimoto’s disease or any gut or autoimmune issues, these recipes are AIP and/or Paleo compliant. You didn’t think I would forget about you?!

Prosciutto and Melon

https://thehonestspoonful.com/cantaloupe-and-prosciutto

Lemon Thyme Marinated Drumsticks

https://lichenpaleolovingaip.com/lemon-thyme-marinated-drumsticks/