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Fourth Of July Recipes

Monday, July 4, 2011

Weekend Treat

(Mostly) Guilt-Free Recipes for Your July 4th Bash

Hang out with the fam on the Fourth instead of the veggie tray.

Between the meat eaters, the vegetarians, the calorie-counters and the kids, it can be hard to please everyone at a barbecue. Here are a few recipes that are fairly low-calorie, but still taste great, so you can ditch the veggie tray and enjoy the party. This is an easy recipe with little prep that basically involves slow-roasting the onion on the grill. The onion will come out super-soft, making it a great, guilt-free and filling side dish for fewer than 100 calories. Instead of cheese and steak sauce, try a beef bouillon cube and a pat of butter, or get creative. Per serving, you'll need: Take a Vidalia onion (or any large onion), and slice it about three-quarters of the way down the middle; repeat in opposite direction, so that you have…

Tuesday, June 28, 2011

Patch Picks

Fourth of July Eats

From patriotic punch to red, white and blue cupcakes, Marple Newtown Patch has some menu ideas for your weekend parties.

The kids are out of school, you’re cashing in your vacation days, and it’s time to kick back and have some real summertime fun. The Fourth of July holiday weekend is here. Whether you’re spending time at the beach, at a park, or in your own backyard, the Independence Day festivities are on. Traditionally, we hang our red, white and blue, invite family and friends over, and have a barbecue or picnic. Patch asked around town, and we dish out some great menu ideas the kids and adults will enjoy. Patriotic Punch The kids will get a kick out of this one. Fill an ice cube tray with blue Gatorade, and another with red Gatorade or fruit punch, and place in freezer for several hours or until frozen solid. When ready to serve, place four or five …

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