Food & Party Planning Ideas
It's America's Birthday… And You're Invited!
Americans love to celebrate our nation's birthday. It's all about proclaiming our freedom with family, friends, summer fun and fabulous food. Whether the party takes place in the backyard, at a park, lake or seashore, traditional American favorites are sure to be on the menu.
Serve up more fun, less work and mouthwatering results with these easy recipes. Start by taking advantage of the diamond of fruit -- fresh, sweet dark cherries -- during the peak of the season. Consider it Nature's contribution to the party. Next, offer a surefire crowd pleaser: slow-roasted brisket. It's an old-time favorite that's sweeping the nation's eateries as one of this year's hottest trends. Brisket With Cherry Barbecue Sauce is made in a slow cooker for slow-roasted savor without fuss.
A salad, made from in-season vegetables, or roasted corn makes a simple side dish. For a sparkling grand finale serve Star-Spangled Cherry Shortcake. Use either a large star cake pan or mini star pan for individual cakes. The shape sings "holiday." The taste calls for seconds.
It's a best-of-summer menu wrapped up for the season's best holiday.
Keep the party going by serving any leftover brisket in this tantalizing Beef Wrap With Cherry Salsa. It's tempting and simple to make. Cherries, fresh spinach, sweet peppers and more mingle with the brisket releasing a festival of summer flavors.
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