What are you taking to 4th of July parties?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:We’re hosting just 4-5 other people, not a pot luck. For now menu includes a corn and squash salad, a take on my grandma’s Italian pasta salad, Pimms cup, TBD meat (likely some mix of Italian sausage, burgers, grilled chicken and/or pulled pork), and watermelon. Debating if I should add another side and/or dessert-browsing here for ideas.

Pp at 12:15 - that sounds great!

For the 4th of July? I mean...it's a holiday about kicking those brits out?

[Anonymous]

barbecued chicken
Boston baked beans (if you have never made homemade baked beans you are missing out -- they are not even the same food as the canned ones)
macaroni salad
pea salad
oreo icebox cake

[Anonymous]

I do some food writing/have a related Instagram account, and the things that have been most popular in the past several months (somewhat surprisingly because they aren’t that visual compared to say, a steak dinner or a cake) are seafood dips. Specifically in my case a cold devilled crab dip and a smoked whitefish dip.

I don’t know if this means they are “trending this year” necessarily but it’s a good indicator of people’s interest.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I want all of the above.
But if you are going to the WASPY-iest of WASPY picnics, take "millionaire bacon." (Probably should be renamed "billionaire bacon" to account of inflation.)
Broil bacon coated with brown sugar. Maybe a little fresh ground pepper if you're so inclined.
Put it out on a tray. Hot, or room temp, is fine.
Watch it disappear before you turn around.
Leftovers (of which there are never any, but you can hoard some for yourself later) can be crumpled in a salad or in scrambled eggs.

We make this but with Korean guochang sauce, brown sugar, soy sauce. Other options are spicy bulgogi sauce for pork and chicken or a mixture of Szechuan hot chili crisp and honey.

[Anonymous]

Watermelon, basil, feta cheese, olive oil and balsamic salad.
Caprese salad, mozzarella balls, tomatoes, basil, olive oil, salt

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:barbecued chicken
Boston baked beans (if you have never made homemade baked beans you are missing out -- they are not even the same food as the canned ones)
macaroni salad
pea salad
oreo icebox cake

Oh I love a good pea salad!!

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:

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Anonymous wrote:We are hosting at our house. 40 people with different preferences - vegetarians, non beef eaters, non vegetarians, kids, old people, keto, dairy free, gluten free, shrimp allergy, sesame allergy, peanut allergy, Indians, white Americans, Cubans. Not potluck! My party lady is coming to help.

We are serving-
Samosas
Grilled minty masala paneer cubes on sticks
Masala Chas
Mini quesadillas veg
BBQ chicken legs
Loaded burgers
Chicken biryani with Raita
Pasta salad
Mango lassi

Chopped watermelon
Jalebi
Rabdi
assortment of icecreams

Lots of booze and soft drinks.

I want to crash this party!

OMG! Really? I am glad to hear this. I felt that my family has put together this hodge-podge menu with an identity crisis.
DH wanted N.Indian food, kids wanted traditional July 4th food! But now I am thinking that maybe people will like this.

Add me to your guest list! Fantastic variety

+1

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I almost decided to do something different but I've pretty much settled on my old stand bys:

corn dip and frito scoops: https://bingeworthybites.com/creamy-fiesta-corn-dip/. Instead of jalapenos I use a small can of diced chilis.

No bake choc eclair cake: https://www.culinaryhill.com/chocolate-eclair-cake/

I could try the frito one but the "choc eclair" cake is just flat out no. cool whip and canned frosting?

America’s Test Kitchen has recipe for one with homemade pudding and whipped cream. It’s great and fairly easy.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Ps- please stop with the mayo based items on July 4th. Yuck.

Agree.

I am not celebrating this year. But for dinner I am planning on enjoying grilled langoustines with Armagnac and a green salad.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:I do some food writing/have a related Instagram account, and the things that have been most popular in the past several months (somewhat surprisingly because they aren’t that visual compared to say, a steak dinner or a cake) are seafood dips. Specifically in my case a cold devilled crab dip and a smoked whitefish dip.

I don’t know if this means they are “trending this year” necessarily but it’s a good indicator of people’s interest.

I would never bring this to a dinner.

[Anonymous]

None of these menus you all are posting sound remotely appetizing, to be perfectly frank.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:what about homemade brownies?

I like to bake from scratch, but I've found that with brownies, the ghirardelli mix is so good that you might as well just buy the mix.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:barbecued chicken
Boston baked beans (if you have never made homemade baked beans you are missing out -- they are not even the same food as the canned ones)
macaroni salad
pea salad
oreo icebox cake

Oh I love a good pea salad!!

I do too, and no one makes them anymore. They are a 20th century novelty that needs a resurgence.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I do some food writing/have a related Instagram account, and the things that have been most popular in the past several months (somewhat surprisingly because they aren’t that visual compared to say, a steak dinner or a cake) are seafood dips. Specifically in my case a cold devilled crab dip and a smoked whitefish dip.

I don’t know if this means they are “trending this year” necessarily but it’s a good indicator of people’s interest.

I would never bring this to a dinner.

OK? So you are not on trend. We get it.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:what about homemade brownies?

I like to bake from scratch, but I've found that with brownies, the ghirardelli mix is so good that you might as well just buy the mix.

Do you make any substitutions-like coffee for water or butter for oil?