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Be Waterlogged on the 4th of July

July 9, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

If you are lucky enough to have a boat to celebrate the 4th of July then you need to do so. You can swim, water-ski, water board and just lay and tan on your own personal place of freedom! Preparing food to take care of your family can cause some problems without some tried but true storage methods.

Coolers and food storage bags are a must for any on board meals. Coolers can keep your beverages cold as well as certain food items. Two coolers is, of course, the optimum thing to do. Put your cold beverages in one and then load the ice…in the second cooler load your ice then your food products.

Try buying white, red and blue plates, napkins and silverware to keep in the spirit of the 4th of July. It’s not necessary but can be quite festive. Also, plan on where you can go to buy more ice if you need to. Remember, cold is better than hot!

The best thing to do is fix things at home before going on the boat. Try fixing cheese cubes which are easy to eat and nutritious as well. Veggies are another great choice, just cut them up before leaving home and put in individual bags. Cold sandwiches are another great choice. Make the sandwiches then wrap them in individual foil packages and then place in a Ziploc bag. Add some chips or pretzels and you have a great meal!

During the off time, you still have to entertain the kids. How about making a 4th of July windsock? For the younger children, some help will be required but for the older ones, they can do it themselves.

Remove the bottom from a Quaker oatmeal container. Place and tape blue paper all over the cylinder. Cut out white stars from construction paper and tape to the blue paper. Using white and red crepe paper cut long strips to tape on one end of your cylinder. On the other end, punch 4 holes so you can tie two string pieces to them to make you windsock work. To finish it off, cut one long piece of string and tie to the two shorter ones to hang it by.

This will burn off the 30 minutes you are supposed to not swim after eating and make everyone happy. This is a great idea for the evening meal, because you know that fireworks are coming up and the kids will calm down and watch the great show above them. Drink, eat and be merry and have a happy and safe Independence Day!

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Celebrate July Fourth at a Park

July 7, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

On the 4th of July, in small town, USA, there really isn’t much to do! But some of the neighboring towns have some great firework shows and some all day activities that are great for the family to partake in.

Our nearby town has an art show, and face painting for the kids, and they usually have local bands or barbershop quartets at the bandstand that everyone wants to hear. So planning snacks can be a challenge. There are usually food vendors available but snacks and drinks and one meal can be packed from home. All you need to do is pre-plan.

Make sure to pack foods and drinks that are easy to use and get to. Snack foods and munchies can be packed in individual bags for handing out at any time. Drinks can be stored in a cooler along with some of the snacks that don’t require a lot of refrigeration but might be better kept at a cooler temperature.

The trick to packing a cooler is to remember to place your drinks on the bottom then pour ice on top then add your snacks on top. One cooler is usually enough since there are drinks and snacks also available at the park.

Packing snacks can be easy and healthy at the same time! Fruits like apples, grapes and even dried fruit are great choices! Add some nuts, maybe some dried cereal and you have created your own special trail mix. This is a treat that young and old will enjoy. Add some pudding snacks on top of the ice or some cheese cubes or slices and some crackers and another healthy snack is available at any time.

For drinking, try packing small bottles of water and the flavored packets they make now that you can add to it. Gatorade in small bottles is another great choice or even juice boxes in various flavors. This should satisfy even the most discriminating tastes.
Don’t forget the lawn chairs and the blankets! Even in July, sometimes the nights get a bit chilly and a light blanket is always appreciated. Besides, if you don’t use it to cover up with, you can always lay down on it to watch the fireworks overhead!

To clean up with, use the new hand sanitizers or baby wipes that are available in travel sizes. They don’t take up much space but can remove the sticky from anyone’s hands.

These are just some simple ideas for a great day at the park…do what seems to work for your family. Remember be safe and have a great Independence Day celebration.

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Celebrate the USA at the Beach

July 4, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

Going to the beach on the 4th of July can be a blast for the family. Planning the meals can be one of the biggest hassles. One of the best things to have on hand for the beach, 4th of July or not, is zippered baggies. Make sure you stock up on all different sizes for the different things you might want to prepare to eat!

Coolers and ice are a must for a great day on the beach! Keeping your food fresh and safe can be a hard task but can be done. 2 separate coolers are a good idea; keep one for drinks and one for food. Place the drinks in the cooler and cover with ice to keep them cold. Food, on the other hand, can prove to be a bit trickier. Some great ways to keep food safe are listed below.

Try to keep opening the food cooler to a minimum. This prevents all that cool air from escaping. Take along a portable grill and you can have steaks, burgers and even potatoes cooked on the grill if they are prepared correctly before going to the beach.

Prepare your hamburger patties before going on your beach trip and put a piece of foil or saran wrap between them so they don’t meld together. Place in a zip bag and remove right before grilling. Place the extra fixin’s, like onions, pickles, and tomatoes in a baggie before transporting them. Buy a separate set of condiments so clean up is easy and if you need to throw them away it doesn’t mean you have to replace them at home.

Steaks can be fixed the same way. Pre-season your steaks at home before leaving and place in a Ziploc bag and grill to your heart’s content. You can even put your steaks in a marinade and they will travel great in a baggie.

Place your potatoes in a foil pouch with some onions and mushrooms and place above the ice to store. Remove right before you put them on the grill. But remember they take about an extra 10 minutes to cook longer than your steak.

Chips at the beach can become stale very quickly! So instead of chips why not try to take peanut butter stuffed celery with raisins on top. Or how about a relish tray stored in zip bags, like carrots, broccoli, and celery. Nuts are also a great beach treat. Peanuts, walnuts and almonds can be a great snack for the kids and adults. Go nuts and have a great 4th of July and be safe!

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Independence Day and Healthy Snacks

July 2, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

What do you think of when someone mentions the 4th of July? Lots of food, maybe the beach, and then fireworks at the park! With all that traveling and kids on the loose, snacks are a must-have for the day.

There are some great snack foods that can be packed at a moment’s notice for all ages of kids. Preschoolers and teens alike are always “starving” so get the zippered baggies out and fill them with a favorite assortment of goodies! Make sure that they are easy to tote, most of the following ideas are easily portable and healthy too.

Fruit is a great idea for the day. Raisins, grapes, apple slices or any dried fruit like bananas or pineapple can be put in individual bags and sealed for use at any time during the day or night. Nuts like peanuts, almonds, or walnuts or a mixture is also a great treat for the kiddies. Or be really creative and mix the fruits and nuts together to make your own trail mix!

Crackers are also a great choice and there is such a variety to choose from. Try the crackers shaped like goldfish or animal crackers for the little ones and there are wheat crackers, peanut butter filled crackers and graham crackers for everyone. The next time you are at the store, grab some fruit snacks, granola and/or cereal bars and pudding packs. Not only are these healthy but they are already pre-packaged for travel and convenience. Simply stick in a bag and go. Health food on the run and for fun!

The next thing to think about is something to drink! Kids are always “dying of thirst” and you want to make this as simple as possible. These days it is easier to pack healthy drinks for the family and much more convenient than it used to be. There are now all sorts of juice boxes at the local market. There is apple juice, grape juice, and tropical punch flavors to choose from. Mix and match and the kids will love you forever.

Gatorade now comes in smaller travel size bottles for easy packing and toting. Again, the flavors are not to be believed! If you prefer, you can always buy small bottles of water and for those who don’t like just water, there are now flavor packets like kool-aid that can be added to flavor it!

As you can see, snacks and drinks are now built for travel and convenience. What a great country we live in! So celebrate America’s birthday in style and have a safe 4th!

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Budgeting on the 4th of July

June 30, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

It’s your turn to host your family’s 4th of July Extravaganza! Even so, your budget doesn’t have to be extravagant to create a festive place for everyone to gather, neither does the meal. Family, friends and fun is what the day should be about, not how much money you can spend. So with some simple planning and a little creativity, 4th of July can be done on a very limited budget.

Chicken is a great entrée and is usually inexpensive. Watch for sales in your local paper and buy ahead of time and freeze. Simply remove from the freezer, cut them up and place on the grill. Add some barbeque sauce or some of your favorite herbs and spices and you have a great start to a meal fit for a king or queen.

A cheap side dish is corn in the husks. Where we live, corn in the husks is sold at the local farmers market for about $2 for a dozen. Not only can you get it cheap, but it can be thrown on the grill with the chicken in the husks and it’s easy to cook.

How about watermelon for dessert? It is definitely one of the least expensive foods for how many pieces you can get. Mix with other fruits for a fruit salad, or serve by itself and you have a great summer treat!

There is nothing wrong with asking others to contribute a side dish for the day. Ask your favorite aunt to bring her special deviled eggs and you will probably make her day that you thought of her.

Decorations can be easy on a budget as well. White, blue and red decorations are available any time from mid May on, so you should find colored plates, cups, and silverware and table cloths at the dollar store. Buy some small flags and place in vases on the tables as centerpieces and before everyone leaves, let them take one home. That way they will always have something to remember your 4th of July party!

When issuing your invitations, ask everyone to dress in white, blue and red. This will make your backyard look decorated and everyone helped! Think about playing patriotic songs on the stereo for background music to help everyone remember what the day is about. And don’t forget to hang up the American Flag if you have one.

The 4th of July doesn’t have to be expensive to be fun and festive. Relax and enjoy your family and friends and be thankful for the USA!

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Independence Day Celebration Made Easy

June 27, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

4th of July is a great day to celebrate! It doesn’t have to cost a lot of money to entertain your friends, family or guests. Food, decorations, and fireworks are what the day is all about.

For decorations, all you need to think about is the colors of white, red and blue! Cover your table with a red tablecloth; add some blue plates and white cups and white silverware and you have a very festive background for your 4th of July.

For centerpieces, try a red vase with some white carnations and add a blue ribbon around the vase. Presto, a great centerpiece was created for very little cost! Flags are also a good idea! Line your driveway with them or use them as the centerpiece on your tables. You can use them in any way to make your party special, you choose. The choice is never wrong.

Why not make your food fall into the same easy choice? There are a lot of choices to use white, blue and red to make your food fall into the 4th of July theme. Take some strawberries, blueberries and whipped cream and mix them together in a glass bowl and serve! White, red and blue…isn’t that the theme?

Jell-o is a great idea for the 4th. It’s cool on a hot summer day. Take blue jello and add strawberries and add some whipped cream on the top. Then add some strawberries and blueberries on the top, slice and serve. Even the kids will like it! How about making some sugar cookies and alternating white, blue and red icing with different color sprinkles? Try this on the white cookies sprinkle blue, on the red cookies sprinkle white and on the blue cookies sprinkle red. Festive and cute is a great idea!

Try blue cheese dip on slices of red pepper, or sour cream and salsa on blue tortilla chips for a great appetizer.
Why not take a slice of garlic bread and add a slice of tomato and a slice of mozzarella cheese and broil for just a minute and make a quick bruschetta? This will be a great Italian 4th of July!

Independence Day punch is a great way to celebrate the 4th! Take 3 c. of ginger ale, 2 c. of cranberry juice, 6 c. of orange juice, and a 20 ounce package of strawberries and serve in a punch bowl. Serve in blue, white and red cups to make your punch a festive treat on that day! Even though it is not white, red or blue, sweet tea is a great American tradition and a great thirst quencher on a hot summer day!

What about a great summer freeze drink? Take ½ c. of frozen blueberries, 1 c. of whipped cream, 1 teaspoon of lemon juice, and some sugar to make it taste right and blend together. Add some strawberries on top and you have a white, red and blue taste sensation!

White, red and blue should be the colors of the day! Wear them and be proud to be an American! Play God Bless America, the Star Spangled Banner and Proud to be an American as background music to this great day. And if you have a flag be sure to fly it with pride! With all of our troops all over the world, let’s make sure they know we support them in any way we can!

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Fabulous Fourth Finger Foods

June 25, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

Who needs forks when it comes to the 4th of July? Some of the best things to eat you can eat with your fingers. Grab them on the run to the next throw together softball game with the family or as you are going to push the kids on the swing set. Just grab and go food is some of the best you can find.

Hot dogs are always a favorite on the 4th of July. Wrap a package of hot dogs in a package of crescent rolls and fix like the package says. Serve with a favorite barbecue sauce, ranch dressing or even the reliable standby of ketchup. Great to eat on the run and the kids will love them!

Serve this next treat with some blue cheese or ranch dressing and some celery and you have a hit on your hands. Take some chicken nuggets and fix like the package says. Toss in barbecue sauce or some hot sauce and serve!

If pita bread is a favorite with your family, try these tasty little treats. Combine a package of Italian dressing mix and cream cheese and place on a slice of pita bread. Slice a cucumber and pat dry. Place cucumber slices on top of the cream cheese mixture and top with another slice of prepared pita bread. Cut like a pizza into triangles and serve!

How about Mexican finger foods? There are a couple of great ideas. Mix together some taco meat and place a spoonful inside some Scoops. Add some sour cream, tomatoes, and cheese and these are bite sized delights! Using the same taco meat mixture, place some cheese and a couple of spoonfuls of meat into pre-softened tortilla shells then roll. Spread with oil, place on a cookie sheet in a 350F oven and cook until they are crisp.

Vegetables also make great pick ‘em up and eat ‘em food. Slice a zucchini into thin slices. Add your favorite seasonings like lemon pepper, Parmesan cheese and garlic powder. Fry in oil in a skillet until brown on both sides. After each group, wipe the skillet out so the zucchini doesn’t turn black while cooking.

Olives and cheese are the main ingredients for the next 4th of July treat. You will need a jar of olives, sharp shredded cheese (2 cups), 1/2 pound of margarine or butter, and 1 cup of flour. Using a food processor, combine the butter and cheese and process until smooth. Add flour (about 1 cup) and blend well. Dough should be about 1/4 in. thick after rolling, cut into squares (2 in.). Place olive in the center of square and close. Bake at 350F until crisp on a baking sheet. Remove from oven, cool and eat!

Tortillas aren’t just for Mexican food. Take a flour tortilla and spread with a mixture of 2 tablespoons applesauce, cream cheese (1/2 package) and 1 teaspoon of thyme. Place a slice of turkey on each one and roll. Place in the frig after wrapping with plastic wrap for about 2 hours. Remove, slice and you have a wonderful treat that is cold and refreshing.

As you can see, the 4th of July doesn’t have to be a lot of hard work but can be an enjoyable day that you can spend with family and friends celebrating our independence! Eat and enjoy!

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Cold Food for Independence Day

June 23, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

Independence Day comes in one of the hottest months of the year. Just the thought of turning on the oven or stove can make you sweat! Why not try to make some easy cold food salads to please your guests, family and friends?

Fruit salad is a wonderful choice for a cold treat. Using strawberries, 2 c., raspberries, 2 c., watermelon, 5 c. cubed, 2 tablespoons fresh mint, chopped, and blue cheese crumbles, 1 c. mix together in a bowl. Toss with about 1/2 c. raspberry vinaigrette. Refrigerate and serve.

Cook 1 package of macaroni shells and combine 1 green pepper chopped 1 jar pimiento, 1 onion chopped, 1 c. pickles chopped, and ½ c. celery chopped in a bowl. Blend in 1/2 c. miracle whip or mayonnaise, 1 tablespoon of vinegar, and 1/4 c. of sugar. Chill for about 2 hours and serve. Add salt and pepper before serving.

Even though Mexico doesn’t celebrate our 4th of July, you can still serve a great cold Mexican style salad! In a bowl, combine 3 Tbsp. finely chopped cilantro, 4 green onions finely chopped, 1/2 finely chopped red onion, 2 diced Roma tomatoes, 1 medium diced red pepper, 2 cans rinsed and drained black beans and 2 cans drained corn (whole kernel). In a smaller bowl, mix the dressing which is 1 clove of mashed garlic, 1/2 teaspoon chili powder, 1/4 teaspoon cumin, 1 teaspoon red wine vinegar, 3 tablespoons olive oil, cayenne and pepper and salt to taste. Mix the dressing into the other ingredients and presto you have a wonderful cold Independence Day salad.

Vegetables make a wonderful salad. Combine 1 can of each of the following vegetables in a large bowl: drained green beans, French style, drained, English peas, drained, whole kernel shoe peg corn, 1 jar of drained pimientos, 1 c. celery chopped, 1 finely chopped pepper, and 1 bunch chopped green onions. In a large sauce pan, 3/4 c. vinegar, 1/2 c. oil, 1 tsp. salt, 1 tsp. pepper, 1 Tbsp. water, and 1/2 c. of sugar and boil until the sugar is fully dissolved. Mix dressing into the vegetable mixture and refrigerate overnight. Even the kids will love this great vegetable treat!

Torn greens make a surprisingly good cold food salad. Wash and tear 8 cups of salad greens, 3 c. blueberries, 2 c. strawberries sliced and hulled 4 oz. Blue cheese crumbled and place in a medium bowl. Top with a dressing mixture of 1/4 c. red onions minced, ¼ c. blueberry chutney, 1/4 c. raspberry or blueberry vinegar, pepper and salt to taste then incorporate 2/3 c. oil. What a great blue, white and red tossed salad!

Even though the 4th of July may be hot, your food doesn’t have to be! Be creative and have a salad supper with neighbors and family instead of slaving over a stove or oven all day. Instead play with the kids and have a great time!

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It’s a Yankee Doodle Dandy Picnic

June 20, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

Picnic season is at hand and so are family reunions. The 4th of July is always a great way to show off your culinary skills. Recipes don’t have to be hard and time-consuming to be a great mouthwatering delight. There are several ideas for a white, red and blue theme that are simple and quick to make.

Desserts are a great idea for easy. All you need is a white cake mix, some blueberries, some strawberries and some vanilla frosting to make a great tasting and great looking cake that looks like a flag! Simply bake the cake, frost with the vanilla icing, use the strawberries for the stripes and the blueberries for the stars in the corner.

Cupcakes are a great hit with the kids as well as adults, and clean up is a breeze. Using a cake mix and muffin liners, bake your favorite flavor. Using vanilla icing, simply divide and add blue and red food color to some. Frost your cupcakes with the different colors. For added pizzazz, buy sugar glitter in red, and blue and sprinkle on top. Bet these are one of the desserts to go first.

For the kids, freeze some red and blue Gatorade or powerade in ice cube trays. Mix these and real ice into a clear cup and add some lemon lime soda and the kids will be happy for hours.

Potato salad is one of the favorites at any gathering; especially home-made potato salad. Try using white, blue and red potatoes and don’t skin them. Cut into bite size pieces and add your eggs, onions, pickle relish and your favorite salad dressing and mix. Now you have a very colorful but tasty treat that everyone will love!

Bacon burgers are a great idea for the grill. Simply add Worcestershire sauce, and onions to your hamburger before cooking. Wrap bacon around the burger and grill for about 5 minutes on each side. Remove from the grill and add your favorite toppings. For something different, try adding avocado slices, barbecue sauce, A-1 sauce or even salsa to your burger for a different taste sensation.

Festive Fajitas are also a great taste for the 4th. Simply grill your favorite steak and slice thin, add some yellow, green, or red bell peppers and onions to a flour tortilla and presto, fajitas for any season. Add salsa, guacamole, lettuce and tomato and even shredded cheese and your favorite dressing and BAM what a meal.

Not Fried Fried Chicken is another great choice and really easy to make. Simply dip your chicken pieces in some milk and seasonings and cornflake cereal and bake. It takes about 40 minutes in a 425F oven. Not only does it taste great but it is healthier than real fried chicken. Add your potato salad and some sliced tomatoes and dinner is ready!

Need a start up for the day? Try making Four Fruit Salad Delight. Simply dice some apples, slice some strawberries, clean some blueberries and slice some bananas and mix with a mix of lemon juice, mint and honey or just add some whipped topping and serve.

What a great way to celebrate our nation’s independence! Be independent and creative and try some of these wonderful ideas for the 4th of July or any day for that matter!

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Patriotic Foods to Tickle the Taste Buds

June 18, 2009 By The Recipe Mom Leave a Comment

Food for the 4th of July doesn’t have to be the tried and true. Try making something white, red and blue for your family picnic or gathering! There are some really great ideas out there to make your picnic a patriotic favorite.

Salads are a great choice for a picnic. Not only are they usually easy to make, but they are also great for a hot summer day. Try a tomato salad for your red food. Take cherry tomatoes and also some coarsely chopped firm tomatoes and add some chopped parsley and some basil. Toss in a large bowl with some extra virgin olive oil and you have a great summer salad.

How about potato salad with a twist? Boil ½ pound of blue potatoes with the skins on until they are done but not squishy. Slice a couple of green onions, 3 stalks of celery, 1 tablespoon of parsley flakes and add to the potatoes. For the dressing, add ¼ cup of vinegar and 2 tablespoons of mustard and gently stir into the vegetables. Blue food done easy!

Pineapple Cream Cheese Salad is a summer treat for everyone. The biggest can of crushed pineapple and drain the juice from it and place in a large measuring cup…add water to equal 2 cups. Heat the water and juice mixture until it boils and then add a package of jello. Make sure to dissolve completely. Remove from heat and add the crushed pineapple and refrigerate until syrupy. While refrigerating that mixture, mash 16 ounces of cream cheese and blend with a blender into the pineapple mixture. Add 1 cup of nuts and ½ pint of whipped cream and blend well. Chill in a 9 x 13 pan then serve your white salad to all your friends and family.

How about an appetizer or finger food for the family on the 4th? All you need is some “red “apples, walnuts, cream cheese and bleu cheese. Take ½ cup of walnuts (chopped), ½ cup of crumbled bleu cheese, 3 tablespoons of softened butter, and 1 small package of cream cheese (8 ounces), and mix together. Chill for 3 hours in the refrigerator; spread on apples that have been sliced and cored, for a delicious mouthwatering treat.

Cheese balls are always a favorite. If you serve this with blue tortilla chips, you have a great blue and white food to serve on Independence Day. You need an 8 ounce package of cream cheese, 1 small onion that is finely chopped, 2 teaspoons of Worcestershire sauce, 1 package of crumbled bleu cheese (4 ounces), and some English cheese. Blend together into a ball and chill overnight, and then serve with the tortilla chips.

Now we move on to the main course. Soften several tortilla shells the microwave. Dip in enchilada sauce. Place dipped shell on a plate and add a layer of browned ground beef then some shredded cheese. Repeat until you have 3 layers then add a fried egg to the top and BAM a meal to be remembered!

The 4th of July is not only for chicken and burgers, try this delicious fish recipe and you will have everyone eating out of your hands. Take ¾ cups of blue cornmeal with ½ teaspoon of salt, and 2 garlic cloves or the equivalent in garlic powder, and some jalapeno peppers finely chopped. Fry in a skillet with a little oil until the fish flakes and eat until you are full! What a great change of pace!

Pork chops are a great choice for the 4th also. Using a crock pot, place 6 pork chops in the pot and cook for a couple of hours. Add celery soup (2 cans) and 2 cans of mushroom soup and leave in the crock pot a couple more hours and you have your “white” meat dish available. The pork gets so tender it basically falls apart without any help with a knife!

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