Summer picnic ideas to celebrate the Fourth of July
(Read article summary)Whether you will be grilling at home after the parade, or packing up a basket to watch the town fireworks, here's a round-up of ideas for your outdoor meal.
Fourth of July picnics kick-off three glorious month of eating outside in the fresh air. Here are a few ideas to fill your picnic table.
For the grill
Kicked up hot-dogs
Four variations for turning an ordinary hot dog into a tasty delight.
Three ways to grill steaks
Loin flap steaks, flat steaks, and top sirloin are less expensive cuts that deliver delicious flavors.
Blue cheeseburgers with grilled onions and peppers
A good bun, melted blue cheese, grilled toppings (hold the ketchup!) make for a perfect burger.
Turkey burgers
Turkey burgers 'livened up' with Asian flavors.
Sweet and spicy beef kebabs
Beef kebabs with a cherry barbecue sauce.
Veggie burgers
Homemade veggie burgers allow you to play around with flavors.
Grilled corn
Season grilled corn-on-the-cob with Parmesan, lime, and paprika.
Zucchini eggplant napoleans
Grilled summer vegetables make a wonderful napoleon when paired with fresh tomato, basil, and mozzarella.
Sides and Salads
Crispy picnic slaw
A slaw with a vinegar base that will hold its form inside a cooler or on a picnic table.
Green bean and potato salad
Green bean and potato salad with lemon-dill aioli.
Corn and black bean salad
A vibrant summer salad with fresh flavors and colors.
Egg salad recipes
Two different ways to flavor a classic egg salad.
