Category Archives: 4th of July Recipes

Perfect Memorial Weekend Dishes to Bring to a Bar-B-Q

Posted on May 22, 2015 by Shari

Are you invited to a bar-b-q or pot-luck for Memorial Day weekend? It seems like quite often when asked to attend one of these type of events, I am asked to bring a side dish or dessert. Since I love … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Bars, Cabin Recipes, Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Party Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes | Tagged Memorial Day Desserts, Memorial Day Recipes, Memorial Day Salads, Memorial Day Side Dishes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans | 14 Comments

Sprinkle Cookies That Can Be Customized for Any Celebration

Posted on April 15, 2015 by Shari

I made these cookies for Easter, and really enjoyed them for many reasons. For one thing, they tasted great. The dough is similar to chocolate chip cookie dough without the chocolate chips. The cookies are buttery and moist and just … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Christmas, Cinco de Mayo, Cookies, Desserts, Easter, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Valentine's Day | Tagged 4th of July cookies, Cookies, graduation cookies, Memorial Day cookies, Sprinkle Cookies | 20 Comments

Classic Deviled Eggs and an Easy Peeling Method That Really Works

Posted on March 28, 2015 by Shari

I can’t even tell you how excited I am to have found an easy way to peel hard-boiled eggs. We usually celebrate Easter at our house by going to church, and then having a big Easter dinner with lots of … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Appetizers, Breakfast, Easter, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July Recipes, Classic Deviled Eggs, Deviled Eggs, Easter, Easy Peeling Method, Hard Boiled Eggs, How to Hard Boil Eggs, Summer Recipes | 30 Comments

Caramel Apple Pie Cups

Posted on October 11, 2014 by Shari

I absolutely love anything with crumble or streusal on top – apple pie, peach tarts, blueberry muffins, soup, chicken….Well, not really so much the savory foods, but you get what I mean. This time of year is so much fun … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Apple Recipes, Desserts, Fall Recipes, Party Recipes, Pies, Recipes | Tagged Apple Pie, Apples, Caramel, Caramel Apple Pie Cups, Desserts, fall desserts, Salted Caramel | 25 Comments

Old Fashioned Baked Beans for the Holidays

Posted on July 2, 2014 by Shari

When I started to have Easter at my house every year, I wanted to serve baked beans with the traditional ham. I set out on a mission to find baked beans like I remembered from my childhood. Beans that are … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Easter, Father's Day Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July, Baked Beans, Beans, Easter Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Old Fashioned Baked Beans, Side Dishes | 20 Comments

Rocky Road Fudge Brownies

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Shari

I’ve made these 3 times in the last 2 weeks. I’ve eaten them 3 times in the last 2 weeks. I am on a diet. I found out something very important. Brownies are not good for a diet. Just thought … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Bars, Cabin Recipes, Company, Desserts, Party Recipes, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July Recipes, Brownies, Camping Recipes, Rocky Road Fudge Brownies, Smores Brownies, Summer Desserts | 27 Comments

My Favorite Marinade for Grilled Chicken

Posted on June 14, 2014 by Shari

I have been wanting to post this recipe for a long time as it is probably the one I’ve used the most over the last 29 years. It is an amazing teriyaki marinade that, when marinated overnight, gives grilled chicken … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Chicken Recipes, Company, Father's Day Recipes, Low Fat, Main Dish, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July Recipes, Bar-B-Q Recipes, Chicken Marinade, Father's Day Recipes, Summer Recipes, Teriyaki Marinade | 15 Comments

Cool Off This Summer with a Strawberry Lemonade Slushy

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Shari

I don’t know if it is the fact that I never grew up or that the summers are so hot here in Arizona, but I absolutely love frozen drinks. I used to make them for the kids when they … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Company, Drinks, Recipes, Summer Recipes | Tagged 4th of July Drinks, 4th of July Recipes, drinks, Frozen Drinks, Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade, Strawberry Lemonade Slushy, Summer Recipes | 34 Comments

Pistachio Feta Couscous Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette

Posted on May 23, 2014 by Shari

I saw a funny post on Instagram the other day. It fits me exactly. I always knew the fish, Dory, in Finding Nemo was modeled after me (she has no short-term memory). I thought it was so cute, I just … Continue reading →

Posted in 4th of July Recipes, Memorial Day Recipes, Recipes, Salads, Side Dishes, Summer Recipes | Tagged Couscous, Couscous Salad, Israeli Couscous, Memorial Day, Pistachio Feta Couscous Salad, Pistachios, Side Dishes, Summer Bar-b-q | 18 Comments

Chocolate Covered Cherry Brownies

Posted on May 17, 2014 by Shari

If you like chocolate covered cherries, you are going to love these bars! They start with a layer of homemade brownies, topped with a maraschino cherry butter cream frosting, and that is covered with a rich chocolate. This dessert was for an installment of … Continue reading →