How to Host the Most Spectacular 4th of July Party

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how to host the most spectacular 4th of july party

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make sure your grill is clean and in working order

star-studded blueberry pie

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& potato salad

tossing the potatoes

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barbecued picnic chicken

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barbecued beans

baked beans are a simple

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contest-winning barbecued pork chops

sherry

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patriotic dessert

i took this patriotic dessert to a luncheon and came home

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buttery grilled shrimp

this is easy and delicious! these shrimp are great

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grilled corn

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creamy grilled potato salad

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raspberry lemonade concentrate

here's a concentrate that allows you to enjoy a refreshing summer beverage any time of year. raspberries balance the tartness from lemons. —taste of home test kitchen

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honey chipotle

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grilled apple tossed salad

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flavorful grilled pork tenderloin

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easy hummus

using sun-dried tomato salad dressing instead of tahini adds a new dimension of flavor to this nutritious predinner snack. —jeannette jeremias

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pot of s'mores

mom's easy dutch-oven version of the popular campout treat is so and gooey. the hardest part is waiting

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grilled marinated ribeyes

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three-bean baked beans

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strawberry salad

my family is always happy to see this fruit and veggie salad on the table. if strawberries aren't available

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raspberry tea

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all-american hamburgers

we do a lot of camping and outdoor cooking. this all-american

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yogurt dill dip

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blueberry pie

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firecracker grilled salmon

let this sensational salmon perk up dinner tonight

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dilly potato & egg salad

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patriotic taco salad

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pretzel gelatin dessert

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baby back ribs

slow-cook the during the day and they will be ready to finish on the grill when you get home. —taste of home test kitchen

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grilled vegetable platter

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bbq brats

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broccoli slaw

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patriotic gelatin salad

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dad's lemony grilled chicken

lemon juice

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broccoli salad supreme

people can't get enough of the grapes and crunchy broccoli in this colorful salad. i appreciate its make-a convenience. —terri twyman

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picnic fruit punch

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grilled whiskey chops

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guacamole

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tomato salad

i got this recipe from my grandmother. it's a perfect platter to serve

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star pops

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hot dogs

i grew up in northern new jersey

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watermelon feta flag salad

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blue-ribbon apple pie

this pie is special to me because i won a ribbon

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glazed bbq

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farmer's market corn salad

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bacon macaroni salad

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lemon nut star cookies

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cheddar & onion beef sliders

my girlfriend and i threw an outdoor party

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orange lemonade

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marinated three bean salad

herbs and cayenne pepper provide the fantastic flavor in this marinated salad featuring veggies and beans. —carol tucker

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strawberry pie

people rave this luscious strawberry pie. best of all

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n' tangy chicken wings

this slow cooker recipe is perfect

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pasta salad

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fudgy patriotic brownies

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fourth of july bean casserole

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peach blueberry pie

what a flavor!" that's what i hear most often after folks try this pie i invented one day when i didn't have enough peaches to fill the crust. —sue thumma

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loaded potato salad

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& spicy pulled pork sandwiches

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map out a cooking schedule so you don't get stuck in a cooking marathon the morning of the party

put together a party playlist

run to the store

clean the house and make sure your fridge has room

toss and bottled beverages into the fridge to chill overnight

set up and decorate the party area and game station

set the table

the grill

pour yourself a drink. you've got this

serve

design a diy beverage cart

keep your buffet table organized

use a muffin tin to double as a handy condiment caddy. fill each compartment

make an edible centerpiece

everybody's going to be ogling the dessert table

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week out

grocery shop

tackle any diy projects

two before

mow the lawn and

the morning of

remember to set out trash and recycling bins

put the finishing touches on your recipes

charge your phone/camera

minutes before

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blast the music

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hang festive decorations

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