It’s the Fourth of July. Guests are coming over. There’s nothing to eat, and the last thing you want to do is spend hours in the kitchen. Don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here are some quick and delicious snack recipes that will delight guests of all ages:
Grilled Banana S’Mores
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Nothing says summertime like grilling. You can put anything on the grill, veggies, meats and even fruit. Peel a banana and cut it lengthwise down the center. Place it on a piece of foil. Fill the center with marshmallows and chocolate chips. Fold foil around the banana. Grill for 5 minutes. Open and sprinkle with graham cracker bits to enjoy a gooey, warm banana s’more!
Patriotic Pretzels
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These pretzel bites will vanish in as little time as it takes to make them. Lay checkerboard or windowpane shaped pretzels on a baking dish. Top each with one Hershey’s Kiss. Bake for 5 minutes at 170 degrees. Remove from oven and place one red, white or blue M&M on top of each melted Kiss. Let cool and enjoy!
Red, White and Blue Berries
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Strawberries are a great summertime snack, and chocolate covered strawberries are even better! Wash your strawberries and towel dry. Dip in white chocolate (melting directions on the package) and carefully sprinkle the tips with blue decorator’s sugar. Let set on wax paper and enjoy your tasty red, white and blue treat!
Firecracker Punch
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This patriotic punch is as beautiful as it is delicious. The secret to the three distinct layers is the sugar content in each beverage used. Here’s how to do it: fill a glass part way with ice, top with fruit punch. Add more ice, and top with a blue sports drink. Add the last bit of ice and top with diet lemon-lime soda. Make sure to use diet soda, or the last layer won’t work!
Stars and Stripes Skewers
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A healthy and beautiful snack, these red, white and blue skewers whip up in a snap. Use blueberries and blackberries for the blue, bananas and marshmallows for the white, and strawberries, raspberries and watermelon for the red. Alternate on skewers for a tasty patriotic treat!
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