Fourth of July & Memorial Day

RECIPES MADE FOR LONG WEEKENDS.

A collection of summery favorites for passing plates, pouring cocktails, and casually becoming the person everyone asks for the recipe from.

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Bites, Snacks & Sides

Mains

Desserts

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but first,

My Favorite Recipes

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PULL-APART PIGS IN A BLANKET

A pull-apart twist on a classic pigs in a blanket that’s flaky, golden, and made for sharing. Tap for this winning recipe.

MINI BURGER PATTIES

The recipe for awesome cheesy and herbaceous burger patties.

MOCHA S’MORES BROWNIE CAKE

You asked for s’MORE and you’ve got it. Here’s my s’mores cake recipe.

Fourth of July & Memorial Day BITES SNACKS & SIDES Recipes

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ROASTED SWEET CORN & TOMATO BASIL SALAD

Sweet summer corn and juicy roasted tomatoes come together in a vibrant salad that's as beautiful as it is effortless.

PULL-APART PIGS IN A BLANKET

A pull-apart twist on a classic pigs in a blanket that’s flaky, golden, and made for sharing. Tap for this winning recipe.

MINI BUFFALO CHICKEN PIZZA BAGELS WITH BAKED EGG YOLK

Tap to meet your new favorite game day pizza bagel! It’s topped withBuffalo heat, molten yolks, and just enough crunch … oh, it’s perfect!

WHIPPED RICOTTA DIP WITH HAZELNUTS, HONEY & ROSEMARY

Whip this dreamy ricotta sharable appetizer up in under five minutes!

ROASTED BIBB LETTUCE SALAD WITH HAZELNUTS, HONEY, AND TRUFFLE GOAT CHEESE

A four-ingredient salad that looks like it took way more effort … and tastes like it too. Make it tonight or serve it to friends (it’s sure to impress).

FAMILY STYLE MACARONI & CHEESE

Pull up with this golden-topped mac & cheese and instantly become everyone’s favorite guest at the potluck.

LEMON DILL & SWEET POTATO PASTA SALAD

A pasta salad that’s equal parts zesty, herbaceous, and effortlessly elegant—click through for your next picnic staple.

TRUFFLE HONEY RICOTTA CROSTINI

The simple yet sophisticated crostini you’ll be looking for more excuses to make.

BRÛLÉED YAMS

Sweet, savory, and crispy—these Brûléed Yams are next-level delicious.

WARM CUCUMBER AVOCADO AND HALLOUMI SIDE SALAD

Quick, cozy, and bursting with flavor—this warm cucumber, avocado, and halloumi dish is new go-to side!

PAN-SEARED HALLOUMI PEACH AND CORN SALAD

This Halloumi Peach And Corn Salad recipe will surely elevate that bag of frozen corn sitting in your freezer.

PAN-SEARED MINI CUCUMBERS

The recipe that makes cucumbers a must.

GARLIC SHALLOT AND BASIL FOCACCIA

The easy and classic focaccia recipe that will wow your friends.

FIVE CHEESE AND SHALLOT MACARONI AND CHEESE

The perfect cheesy mac-and-cheese the whole family will love.

MUSHROOM AND FONTINA FLATBREAD

The stinky and sophisticated fontina and mushroom flatbread guests will love.

ROASTED PARMESAN EGGPLANT

The easy show-stopping eggplant side will be the dish everyone loves.

CARAMELIZED ONION AND MUSHROOM PASTRIES

These savory pastries are rich and dynamic and perfect for all of those get-togethers that need a heart-warming touch.

PARMESAN ROASTED CAULIFLOWER

This easy and delicious parmesan cauliflower is a must side for any meal big or small.

TAMARI AND SUGAR GLAZED ROYAL TRUMPET MUSHROOMS

The trumpet mushroom vegetarian dish that will temp meat eaters.

PULL-APART MACARONI AND CHEESE

The “wow-worthy” mac and cheese you need in your holiday spread!

TURKEY BOLOGNESE STUFFED CHEESY BREAD

Pause everything for these bolognese pizza sticks. They’re insane!

PEACH AND MOZZARELLA CAPRESE

The playful play on a caprese that is so fun to have at a summer picnic.

MARBLE POTATO SALAD

The potato salad every picnic has been begging for.

BROWN BUTTER APPLES WITH CHEESE

The least healthy and yet most delicious apple dish you’ll ever have.

BACON WRAPPED DATES

The next level bacon wrapped dates that will be the first bites devoured on your table.

GREEN CHEESY BREAD

Inspired by the cheesy sticks at Emmy Squared, these greens filled cheesy sticks are a no questions asked must.

CARAMELIZED ONION DIP

When it comes to the Super Bowl, a game winning dip is where you shine.

PIGS IN TWO BLANKETS

As far as Super Bowl bites go, these are the next level pigs in a blanket that you need for your spread.

BUFFALO SAUCE DEVILED EGGS

These buffalo deviled eggs make my Super Bowl spread every year.

ADULT TURKEY-BURGER HELPER

To satiate that childhood pasta memory make this adult version.

Fourth of July & Memorial Day MAINS Recipes

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EASY MEDITERRANEAN SALMON SKEWERS (BROILED SALMON KABOBS WITH LEMON GARLIC MARINADE)

Quick, easy and bright lemony Mediterranean salmon skewers with a creamy herb yogurt dip.

SPRING LEMON DILL CHICKEN MEATBALLS WITH WHIPPED GREEK YOGURT SAUCE

Bright, creamy, high-protein chicken meatballs made for spring, Easter, & Mother’s Day entertaining.

BAKED CURRY-SPICED SALMON

This curry-spiced salmon is your easy button to a bold, golden, flavorful weeknight dinner.

TURKEY BURGER TACOS WITH GARLIC-THYME CREMA

When turkey meets taco—this crispy-creamy recipe levels up the social media trend.

PAN-SEARED BROWN BUTTER CHICKEN THIGHS

Crispy, golden chicken thighs in rich brown butter sage sauce—comfort food perfected!

SPINACH AND GOAT CHEESE MINI TURKEY BURGER PATTIE

The spinach and cheese filled turkey burger recipe the whole family will devour.

MINI BURGER PATTIES

The recipe for awesome cheesy and herbaceous burger patties.

PESTO CRUSTED SALMON

This is that no-brainer crowd-pleasing pesto crusted salmon recipe.

SALMON TARTINE

This open-faced salmon salad sandwich makes for such an effortless lunch.

HONEY MUSTARD CHICKEN TENDERS

These honey mustard chicken tenders are great for kids but also exciting to have at a small get-together.

HOT HONEY CHICKEN

This hot honey-baked chicken is the perfect crowd-pleasing dinner to make when you have friends over.

CORNFLAKE CRUSTED SALMON

This quick and easy toss together crusted salmon dinner is a no-brainer for kids and adults alike.

PRETZEL CRUSTED SALMON

Think outside of the snack bag and upscale your pretzels to turn them into a gourmet salmon dish.

DILL CAPER AND CHIVE EGG SALAD SANDWICH

The next level elevated egg salad sandwich that will wow…everyone.

HALIBUT WITH LEMON CAPER AND HERB BUTTER SAUCE

A simple fish dish that feels like anything but.

LOAF TURKEY AND BRIE SANDWICH

If you’re looking for a sharable sandwich, you’ve just found it. This crowd pleaser is such a must.

CANE SUGAR AND SOY GLAZED GRILLED SALMON

This is my go-to grilled salmon recipe. Everyone I’ve seen eat it loves it!

HERB CRUSTED LAMB MEDALLIONS

These herb crusted lamb medallions left my guests mmmmm-ing.

JACK AND COFFEE RUBBED RIBEYE STEAK

Dear grill-less folk, like myself, this steak you make on a stove will taste like you were outside grilling.

DILL WALNUT AND PARMESAN CRUSTED SALMON

The fan favorite salmon dish that everyone is raving about.

FRIED CHICKEN AND DELI AMERICAN OPEN-FACED SANDWICH

Your fried chicken sandwich dreams just came true. Here’s the recipe.

RED WINE RACK OF LAMB

Single serving rack of lamb for when you have a dinner date with one person who eats meat and other who doesn’t.

Fourth of July & Memorial Day DESSERT Recipes

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BLACKBERRY LEMON LAVENDER GALETTE

Golden, buttery, and bursting with juicy blackberries, this Blackberry Lemon Lavender Galette is the effortlessly elegant dessert your summer table needs.

CARAMEL APPLE PULL-APART BREAD

Built to pull apart—made to devour. And yes, that caramel’s from scratch. Tap for the full cozy experience!

S’MORES CUPS

These mini s’mores cups are your new dessert flex—those refined layers inside are the second “wow” moment after the first bite.

PEANUT BUTTER & STRAWBERRY PEACH JAM CUPS

If you’re making them, customize them! Yes, customize your peanut butter cups!

MASCARPONE-STUFFED DATES WITH MILK CHOCOLATE DRIZZLE

Stuffed, drizzled, and salted to perfection—these dates are basically dessert royalty.

LEMON THYME SHORTBREAD COOKIES

These lemon lookalikes are zesty, herby, and party-perfect—tap for the cookie that doubles as décor.

PEACHES AND CREAM BAKED DOUGHNUTS

Peach flavored doughnuts THAT LOOK LIKE PEACHES!

S’MORES GINGER COOKIES

Turn classic s’mores into cozy gingerbread-flavored cookies with this fun and delicious recipe.

BROWN BUTTER KITCHEN SINK COOKIES

These kitchen sink cookies cookies have a special richness that make them a must.

OVERSIZED CHOCOLATE CHUNK HALVA COOKIES

Adding halva to a chocolate chunk cookie makes it next level—it’s why I had to make the cookies so big. Make them and you’ll totally understand.

BROWN BUTTER DATE BARS

The rich flavorful breakfast bars that will have you dreaming about waking up.

SKILLET MARBLED BROWNIE A LA MODE

That restaurant dessert you love is now easy to make at home. Here’s the recipe.

KRISPY KREME SALTED CARAMEL CREAM TART

Doughnuts are just the beginning. In this show stopping recipe, transform your Krispy Kreme doughnuts into the crust for this awesome tart. WOW, I know.

MOCHA S’MORES BROWNIE CAKE

You asked for s’MORE and you’ve got it. Here’s my s’mores cake recipe.

Fourth of July & Memorial Day COCKTAIL Recipes

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BUTTER BOURBON LANE (BATCHED COCKTAIL)

Elevate your gatherings with Butter Bourbon Lane—a batched cocktail that masterfully blends brown butter fat-washed bourbon, ginger tea, smoked honey, and dark-grade maple syrup for a rich, smoky, and sweet experience.