subject: 4th Of July Party - Gourmet Treats For Your Patriotic Event [print this page] If you're gearing up to throw a patriotic 4th of July party, food is no doubt at the top of your mind. Most 4th of July events center on a traditional cookout at lunch or dinner time with a massive feast of American classics. You can make your event a mouth-watering success by trying some of these smart tips. A carefully designed combination of simple, hearty fare with fancy, impressive desserts will make your party a success all around. Your guests will leave full and satisfied, and your spread will be the talk of the neighborhood for weeks to come.
For the main course of your 4th of July party, you can't go wrong firing up the grill. Try some of these ideas to dress up your meal.
Create a hot dog bar with all the fixings for a variety of unique hot dogs. Include ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, sauerkraut, tomatoes, chili, and cheese sauce.
Make your burgers more interesting by adding cheese as a filling instead of a topping. Add cheddar, American, mozzarella, or whatever else you enjoy.
Marinate your meats for unforgettable flavor. Steaks, pork chops, and chicken are especially delicious with a flavorful marinade.
In addition to meats, you can also add many other items to the menu for your grilled treats. Almost any feature at your cookout can be heated on the grill. Consider these choices for your 4th of July party.
Grill corn on the cob in the husk instead of boiling it.
Grill baked potatoes and set out a baked potato bar.
Cook assorted vegetables like zucchini, squash, and tomatoes either directly on the grill or in packets of aluminum foil.
Grill garlic bread, parmesan toast, or even pound cake.
Throw fruit skewers with pineapple, mango, and other summer treats on the grill.
Dessert is where you can let your gourmet side shine. Serve special treats at your 4th of July party that will finish off the festivities with as big of a bang as the fireworks. Online you can find an assortment of interesting desserts you can delight your guests with. Try the caramel apple minis for all the flavor of a caramel apple in a bite-size treat. Lemon meringue minis are a small taste of light, airy delight. Some other summery treats that will liven up your party include lemonade cake, apple strudel, strawberry mousse cake, Peach Melba, pineapple cake, or deep dish blueberry crumble.
