fourth of july roundup

putting the finishing touches on your fourth of july spread? here are some of my favorites from the archives, perfect for any picnic.

drinks

electric lemonade, blackberry sangria, strawberry mojitos

break out the grill

teriyaki chicken kebobs, chicken vegetable kebobs, sweet chicken & red onion kebobs

sides

stovetop macaroni & cheese, kinda bruschetta dip

great northern cornbread, creamy corn with cilantro, bread & butter refrigerator pickles

mini bacon scallion corn muffins, refrigerator garlic dill pickles

ice cream

mint ice cream, blackberry ice cream, strawberry sour cream ice cream

strawberry sorbet, blackberry swirl ice cream

cakes, cookies, & other sweets

dr. pepper cake, cook's illustrated's chocolate chip cookies, banana bars

 

chocolate peanut butter chip cookies, alton brown's chewy chocolate chip cookies, oatmeal cream pies

ina's chocolate cupcakes, thomas keller's chocolate chip cookies, browned butter iced brownies

raspberry jam tart, chewy lemon sugar cookies