Food coloring and foam stamps can transform boring beige biscuits into a festive addition to any Memorial Day or 4th of July picnic.

Honey-Chipotle Baked Beans. The only way they’d be easier to make is if someone else made them for you.

fourth of july – red white and blue blueberry macarons

Macaroni Salad Recipe with Bacon and Sugar Snap Peas (and Other Recipes for Labor Day Picnics)

Vegan frangipane tart with strawberries, raspberries and blueberries

Seasonal red currants make this a vibrant, festive red. All the better to grace your 4th or 14th of July table!

My easy vegan baking batter for a few 4th of July baking goodies! Waffles, muffins and more.

Cashew Date Cream Stuffed Strawberries. Healthy, vegan and sinfully delicious. The perfect summer treat!

These patriotic cupcakes are easier to make than they look. Photo tips included in the post.

Patriotic Strawberries

Celebrate the 4th with this festive red, white & blue cocktail!

Red, White, and Blueberry Tart, perfect for Fourth of July!

Ricotta Cheesecake all prettied up for the 4th of July with fresh berries shaped in a star pattern.

This peachy coffee cake is the perfect summertime snack.

Patriotic food to celebrate the 4th! Including this fun and festive flag cake

Watermelon Feta Salsa with Fresh Horseradish, Euro-Mexican Fusion. Spicy and healthy side dish perfect for the 4th of July!

4th of July Strawberry Icebox Cake ~ Casual elegance in just 30 minutes with only three ingredients!

The Quest for the Perfect Burger

Mascarpone stuffed strawberries for Fourth of July

Black Bean Burgers – perfect for a Meatless Monday Fourth of July!

Raspberry Tiramisu – red, white, and tasty!

Cherry Limeade Slushies – Perfect for the 4th of July! Recipe for homemade limeade and slushies.