Watcha Making For The 4th?

[purple]

I was planning on what to make for the 4th of July, so I thought we could start an idea thread?!?

We always have a church BBQ (hamburgers and hotdogs) and potluck. Dishes I don't have to keep hot or cold or that get eaten fast are always nice. It seems there are lots of salads already so I like to think of what kids like to eat too ( mine are grown ). I only need to pick 1 or 2.

Thoughts so far are:

cupcakes with M&M's on top

baked beans

chips and soda pop

layered bean dip

brownies

ice cream

apple crisp

fruit tray

deviled eggs

Kabobs with pineapple, cheese, olives, etc. on a toothpick

So what ideas do you have?

[sistertgf]

Layered Taco salad

This is my favorite and it is rare there is anything is left to bring home.

[lobita]

Ooh, I did a layered bean dip last Sunday for Father's Day, and it went fast.

I put pieces of fresh basil leaves instead of cilantro and it gave it a really different, but yummy taste.

[missy'smom]

I'm making one of those Jello Flags for kiddo with the gelatin bottom layer and whipped cream, berries-blue and straw for the stars and stripes.

[hannahp57]

get on the betty crocker website and look for the rice chex recipes. there are some really good ones that goa long way and look very yummy and kid friendly... i have a kid's appetite haha love sweets! and of course you wont spend a bunch of money and you'll be able to eat it!

[Amyleigh0007]

The Betty Crocker gluten free brownies! I am addicted to those things. I have actually gained two pounds becasue I have been eating them so much!

[purple]

I'm making one of those Jello Flags for kiddo with the gelatin bottom layer and whipped cream, berries-blue and straw for the stars and stripes.

mmmmmmmmm.....sounds good, cool, kiddo, yummy, festive and pretty!

[Juliebove]

I'm not doing anything special. Canned baked beans, maybe some hamburgers. Raw veggies. Might make one of the new Betty Crocker mixes I have. I don't personally eat dessert so I don't care if we have it or not.

[lobita]

I'm making one of those Jello Flags for kiddo with the gelatin bottom layer and whipped cream, berries-blue and straw for the stars and stripes.

That's adorable!