Seeking freedom from party stress? Pledge allegiance to this no-fail festive menu, with liberty and potato salad for all
Fun and Festive Independence Day
Menu:
Recipe: Deviled Eggs with Assorted Toppings
Recipe: Grilled Jalapeño-Lime Corn on the Cob
Recipe: Hot Bacon Potato Salad with Green Beans
Recipe: Smoky Chicken Barbecue Kabobs
Recipe: Smoky Barbecue Rub
Recipe: White Barbecue Sauce
There's no need to get stressed out if you're entertaining for Independence Day. Just use this easy party prep timeline, decorating ideas and time-saving tips.
Set the Scene: String lights attach easily to bamboo poles anchored with sand in buckets.
2 Days Before
Recipe: Grilled Jalapeño-Lime Corn on the Cob
Prepare barbecue sauce, rub, and butter mixture for corn.
Fast-Prep Party Tip
Recipe: Deviled Eggs with Assorted Toppings
Speed up your Deviled Eggs by picking up hard-cooked eggs in your grocer’s deli section.
1 Day Before
Fill eggs; chop toppings, and place in bowls. Thread kabob skewers.
Topping Ideas: chopped cooked bacon, smoked salmon, chopped black olives, chopped Spanish olives, sour cream, chopped sun-dried tomatoes, and chopped fresh herbs (dill, parsley, chives)
30 Minutes before Guests Arrive
Recipe: Hot Bacon Potato Salad with Green Beans
Prepare potato salad. Ice down eggs and drinks.
15 Minutes After Guests Arrive
Recipe: Smoky Chicken Barbecue Kabobs
Recipe: Smoky Barbecue Rub
Recipe: White Barbecue Sauce
Grill kabobs and corn. Metal skewers are available at amazon.com for as little as $3 per package of six.
No-Fuss Party Dessert
Fizzy, Fruity Ice-cream Floats: Let guests pour their favorite fruit-flavored soft drinks (such as grape, lime, or black cherry) over scoops of vanilla ice cream. Striped straws add a retro touch (greenpartygoods.com or jackandlulu.com).
