Top 5 Fourth of July Recipes

It’s coming up! Are you ready to celebrate and hang out in your friends’ backyard?  Here are our five favorite Fourth of July recipes in case you’re in need of inspiration:

Strawberry Infused Bourbon & Mint Julep

We love Kathryne & her fresh original recipes (mostly vegetarian, with some booze thrown in for good measure)
http://cookieandkate.com/2012/strawberry-infused-bourbon-and-mint-julep/

Bacon Potato Salad

A Two Tarts creation that turned a potato salad hater to a lover (Dulcie’s husband).  I think it’s the bacon… http://www.two-tarts.com/2012/06/bacon-potato-salad.html

Grilled Fish Tacos

Eating something grilled is a requirement on the 4th, and these fish tacos look mighty tasty.
http://www.tinyurbankitchen.com/2010/02/grilled-fish-tacos.html

Green Bean Potato Corn Salad

It’s hot, so enjoy some cool veggies with lovely bright colors.  Also – Love & Lemons is a great blog to check out if you haven’t already!
http://www.loveandlemons.com/2012/07/02/green-bean-potato-corn-salad

Mixed Berry Cake

A red white and blue cake that’s beautiful and not tacky? Made with real berries rather than jello, food coloring, or other fakey stuff? Thanks Bakers Royale!  You are one of my favorite dessert blogs.
http://www.bakersroyale.com/cakes/4th-of-july-dessert-mixed-berry-cake/