{4th of July Recipe Round Up}

I love the 4^th of July!  I  find it exciting and an honor that we get to spend an entire day celebrating our Nation!  I love gathering with friends and family, grilling out, watching fireworks and getting decked out in Red, White and Blue!  I still remember when I was younger my mom dressing both my sister and I in matching flag shirts, you know what ones I am talking about!  We were really cute kids, I promise! 

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Anyway, with the 4^th of July being tomorrow I figured I would give you a nice little run down of a few recipes that I think would be perfect for your 4^th of July get together!  Whether you are throwing a huge 4^th of July bash or a small intimate get together with close friends and family, these recipes are sure to please and impress!  So here is is, your 2014 4th of July Recipe Round Up!

Apps/Salads

Marinaded 3 Bean Salad - Brunch N'Cupcakes 

Summer Pasta Salad – Brunch N’Cupcakes  

Patriotic Fruit and Cheese Skewers - Whats Cooking with Ruthie 

Grilled Up Mains:

Grilled Salmon with Orange Mango Salsa – Smaller Group – Brunch N’Cupcakes

Grilled Chicken with Honey Chipotle BBQ Sauce  – Cooking Light

Turkey Burgers  - Martha Stewart

Drool Worthy Desserts:

Strawberry Shortcake- Brunch N'Cupcakes 

Strawberry Dumplings - Brunch N' Cupcakes 

Lemon Poppy Seed Cake - Brunch N'Cupcakes 

Red, White and Blue Trifle - Skinny Taste

Patriotic Fruit Tart - Taste of Home 

Enjoy, and Happy Early 4th of July!