With Fourth of July only a few days away, take time this weekend to get everything (as much as you can) ready. Here are some fun and easy RED WHITE and BLUE recipes you can make.
INDEPENDENCE DAY COOKIES
Ingredients:
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4 cups all purpose flour
1 teaspoon baking soda
1/2 teaspoon baking powder
1 teaspoon salt
2 cups butter flavored shortening
1 cup white sugar
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1 cup brown sugar
2 eggs
1 (12 ounce) package white chocolate chips
1 (12 ounce) package dried blueberries
2 (6 ounce) packages dried cranberries
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Directions:
| 1. | Preheat an oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Combine the flour, baking soda, baking powder, and salt in a bowl. |
| 2. | Beat the shortening, white sugar, and brown sugar with an electric mixer in a large bowl until smooth. Beat in one egg until completely incorporated. Beat in the last egg. Mix in the flour mixture until just incorporated. Fold in the white chocolate chips, blueberries, and cranberries; mixing just enough to evenly combine. Roll the dough into walnut-sized balls and place 2 inches apart onto ungreased baking sheets. Flatten each ball to about 1/2-inch thick. |
| 3. | Bake in the preheated oven until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes. Cool in the pans for 10 minutes before removing to cool completely on a wire rack |
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Red, White and Blue Strawberry Shortcake
Ingredients:
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1 (18.25 ounce) package yellow cake mix
1 (8 ounce) container frozen whipped
topping, thawed
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1 pint blueberries, rinsed and drained
2 pints fresh strawberries, rinsed and
sliced
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Directions:
| 1. | Prepare cake according to package directions and bake in a 9×13 inch pan. Cool completely. |
| 2. | Frost cake with whipped topping. Place blueberries in a square in the corner, and arrange sliced strawberries as stripes to make an American flag. Chill until serving. |
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Red, White, and Blueberry Fruit Salad
Ingredients:
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1 pint strawberries, hulled and quartered
1 pint blueberries
1/2 cup white sugar
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2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 bananas
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Directions:
| 1. | Mix the strawberries and blueberries together in a bowl, sprinkle with sugar and lemon juice, and toss lightly. Refrigerate until cold, at least 30 minutes. About 30 minutes before serving, cut the bananas into 3/4-inch thick slices, and toss with the berries. |
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Patriotic Pasta
Ingredients:
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DRESSING:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1/4 cup sour cream
1/4 cup crumbled blue cheese
1 1/2 teaspoons milk
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon white vinegar
1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon honey mustard
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
SALAD:
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2 1/2 cups uncooked penne or medium
tube pasta
1 garlic clove, minced
3/4 teaspoon minced fresh basil
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 1/2 cups fresh cauliflowerets
1 cup cherry tomatoes, halved
3 green onions, chopped
1/4 cup chopped sweet red pepper
4 ounces mozzarella cheese, cut into 1
inch strips
2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese
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Directions:
| 1. | In a small bowl, combine the dressing ingredients; set aside. Meanwhile cook pasta according to package directions; rinse in cold water and drain. Transfer to a large bowl. |
| 2. | Meanwhile, in a large skillet, saute garlic and basil in oil until garlic is tender. Pour over pasta. Add the cauliflower, tomatoes, green onions, red pepper, cheese and dressing; toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate until serving |
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Chris’ Bay Area Burger
Ingredients:
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1 pound ground beef
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
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1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
1/2 teaspoon dried basil leaves
4 hamburger buns, split
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Directions:
| 1. | Preheat an outdoor grill for high heat. Mix together the ground beef, garlic, olive oil, salt, pepper, and basil. Divide into four balls, and flatten into patties. |
| 2. | Cook the patties for about 3 to 5 minutes on each side, or to desired doneness. The internal temperature should be at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C). Remove from grill and place onto hamburger buns. Top with desired toppings and condiments. |
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