Ten (10) Patriotic Red, White and Blue Foods for Fourth of July

Fourth of July is fast approaching and this year it is on a Friday! That means no going to work or summer camp or day care or swim lessons, etc for many of us. Maybe, this year we can make it extra special. To help you do that, I have gathered a list of some fun food ideas that I found throughout the internet. Some are healthy and some not so much, but many are adaptable.

Oh, and as you are making your fun treats and watching fireworks, do not forget to be thankful for the blessing we have of living in this great, independent country. U.S.A!!!!

If you are looking for tips for your summer BBQ or picinic, check out this post.

1. Red, White and Blue White Chocolate Dipped Strawberries with Sprinkles 

http://www.ourbestbites.com/2011/07/red-white-and-blue-patriotic-strawberries/

2. Red White and Blue Chex Mix

(This one is easily adaptable to your taste)

http://www.bettycrocker.com/recipes/patriotic-chex-mix/ccc6fb58-aa55-4722-9896-3e1d55a4a7f1

3. Fire Cracker Cake

(My 7 year-old will love this one!)

http://www.sheknows.com/food-and-recipes/articles/963400/fourth-of-july-firecracker-cakelette-recipe

4. Rice Krispie Treats

(This one looks about as easy as the original version. Just a couple of extra steps)

http://lilluna.com/fouth-of-july-rice-krispies-treats/

5. Patriotic Oreo Truffles

(Such a simple idea. Just the original but with sprinkles!)

http://www.stephmade.com/2011/07/patriotic-oreo-truffles.html

6. Patriot Pretzels

(These can easily made for any holiday or color palette and kids can help.)

http://cupcakesandcashmere.com/food/chocolate-dipped-pretzels#feed=/search?keyword=patriotic pretzels   

7. Deviled eggs

(A little more involved than some of the others, but so cool!

Obviously you could use your own recipe for the yolk filling)

http://www.createdby-diane.com/2013/06/how-to-make-red-white-and-blue-deviled-eggs.html

8. Red, White a Blue Fruit Skewers

(You could also use apples for the white and keep them from turning with some lemon juice)

http://www.skinnytaste.com/2013/05/red-white-and-blue-fruit-skewers-with.html

9. Red, White and Blue Berry Cups

(You could easily add other berries of like colors)

I do not have a link, but I think they are rather self explanatory.

10. Patriotic Pasta

(You could then use them in any pasta or macaroni salad recipe.)

I cannot find a recipe for this, but this is how to color your noodles.

Boil your desired pasta and fill several Ziplock bags with different food colors. Once boiled, combine the strained pasta, 2 table spoons of water and about 20 drops of coloring in each bag, letting this mixture sit for at least a minute.

 

BONUS: Layered Patriotic Punch

(L.O.V.E. this!)

http://www.thegirlcreative.com/2014/05/15/red-white-blue-drink.html/2