4th of July Recipes with a Grown-Up Twist

Coryanne Ettiene
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If you are entertaining for adults this 4th of July, take a mature twist on the traditional backyard favorites to give your party menu the 'wow' factor. Blue cheese burgers, sweet potato fries, bacan salad singles, pesto toast and merlot soaked cherries will give your party food that grown up feel while also staying true to the traditional BBQ menu.

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Merlot Soaked Cherries

Summer cherries will please even the pickiest of your friends. For a grown up version with a flavor twist, try soaking your cherries in merlot. It's an overnight process, but totally easy to do and totally worth it! Read More

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Pesto Flat Breads

These bite size pesto squares are crunchy, savory and will please a crowd any time of year, but we particularly love them during the summer when we can make fresh pesto with our basil. Read More

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Bacon Salad Singles

Bite size summer salad makes entertaining simple - you can prep this ahead of time and guests can use their hands to eat their salad, which is ideal when you're outside and tabletops are limited! Read More

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Venison and Blue Cheese Bacon Burger

Serve a venison burger at your next BBQ for an unexpected and grown up twist to this popular summertime favorite. Read More

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4th of July Menu Ideas

These food ideas are a fresh take on barbecue classics - we're serving up these tasty bites and cocktails at our 4th of July party, but they really are perfect at any summer gathering. Read More

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