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Festive Recipes for Your July 4th Celebration!

The 4th of July, or Independence Day, is almost here and that means parades, pool parties, barbecues, beverages and fireworks! 


Make your celebration fun and festive by decorating with red, white and blue accents. You can even get the party started with a few simple snacks that complement the holiday theme like salsa with blue and white tortilla chips and caprese skewers with a blueberry balsamic drizzle.

The celebration typically includes summer food favorites: burgers, hot dogs, chicken, deviled eggs, corn on the cob, salads and ice cream. We're sharing delicious ideas for some of these and more!

Easy Jalapeño Popper Dip

Perfect for an appetizer for summer barbecues, this recipe, courtesy of Daisy®, has all the delicious flavors of jalapeño poppers, but in one simple dip!

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Chickpea Burgers

14 Jun, 2023
INGREDIENTS 1/2 cup pecans, toasted 1 19 oz can of chickpeas, rinsed and drained 3 tbsp olive oil 1 clove garlic 1 egg 1/4 cup bread crumbs 1 cup chopped green onions 1/2 cup finely chopped fresh parsley 1 tsp dried rosemary 1 tbsp lemon zest 1 tsp Worcestershire sauce 2 drops hot sauce 1/4 tsp salt 1/4 tsp ground black pepper 2 tbsp canola oil 8 whole wheat buns INSTRUCTIONS In a skillet, toast pecans until lightly browned, about 3 to 4 minutes. Let cool In a food processor, puree pecans, chickpeas, olive oil, garlic, and egg until smooth. Transfer to a large bowl and stir in breadcrumbs Add green onions, parsley, rosemary, lemon zest, Worcestershire sauce, hot sauce, salt and pepper. Stir to combine Form into 8 patties. Brush patties with canola oil and grill on a barbeque. Or sauté in canola oil in a skillet over medium heat Serve patties on buns, top with your choice of condiments. Recipe Notes: 1 (19 oz/540 mL) can chickpeas, rinsed and drained equals 2 cups (500 mL) cooked chickpeas Recipe by Pulses

Grilled Avocado-Romaine Salad

14 Jun, 2023
INGREDIENTS 2 small avocados, peeled and pitted 2 Full Circle romaine hearts, halved lengthwise 8 (½-inch thick) slices Market 32 baguette bread 2 tbsp PICS avocado oil ¼ cup PICS Caesar dressing ¼ cup PICS dry roasted macadamia nuts ¼ tsp PICS salt ¼ tsp PICS ground black pepper INSTRUCTIONS Prepare outdoor grill for direct grilling over medium-high heat. Brush both sides of avocados, romaine and baguette with oil and place on hot grill rack; cover and cook avocados 5 minutes, and romaine and baguette 2 minutes or until grill marks appear and baguette is toasted, turning once. Transfer avocados, romaine and baguette to cutting board; coarsely chop In large bowl, toss dressing, nuts, salt, pepper, romaine and baguette; top with avocados. Makes about 8 cups Chef Tip: Select ripe avocados that are still slightly firm to avoid avocados sticking to the grill! Recipe by Price Chopper Ready

This deliciously seasoned burger is a great choice for vegetarians or for those who simply want to eat more plant based. 

If you haven’t tried grilling romaine or avocados, you have been missing out on this unique cooking method!

Red, White and Blue No Bake Cheesecake

29 Jun, 2022
INGREDIENTS 2 cups graham cracker crumbs 3/4 cup (1 1/2 sticks) butter, melted 1/4 cup packed light brown sugar 1 tablespoon McCormick® Ground Cinnamon 3 packages (8 ounces each) cream cheese, softened 1/2 cup granulated sugar 1 tablespoon McCormick® All Natural Pure Vanilla Extract 1 container (8 ounces) frozen whipped topping, thawed 1/2 teaspoon unsweetened cocoa powder 1/4 teaspoon McCormick® Red Food Color 5 drops Blue McCormick® Neon Assorted Food Color & Egg Dye, 4 count 1 drop Purple McCormick® Neon Assorted Food Color & Egg Dye, 4 count INSTRUCTIONS Mix graham cracker crumbs, butter, brown sugar and cinnamon in medium bowl until well blended. Press firmly onto bottom of foil-lined 13x9-inch baking pan. Refrigerate until ready to use. Beat cream cheese, granulated sugar and vanilla in large bowl with electric mixer on medium speed until well blended and smooth. Gently stir in whipped topping. Reserve 1/2 cup of the cream cheese filling. Spread remaining filling evenly over crust. Divide reserved cream cheese filling evenly into 2 bowls (1/4 cup in each bowl). Stir cocoa powder and red food color into one bowl. Stir 5 drops neon blue and 1 drop neon purple food colors into second bowl. Drop the red and blue cheesecake batters by teaspoonfuls in alternating rows. Cut through batter with knife horizontally then vertically for marble effect. Refrigerate 2 to 3 hours or until set. Lift out of pan onto cutting board. Cut into bars. Store leftover bars in refrigerator.

Chicken Margherita

29 Jun, 2022
INGREDIENTS 1 tbsp olive oil, plus additional vegetable oil if grilling 1 tsp Kosher salt 1/2 tsp black pepper 3/4 tsp garlic powder 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts 1/2 cup basil pesto 6 ounces fresh mozzarella cheese, sliced Balsamic reduction or glaze INSTRUCTIONS For the grill: Preheat the grill to 400 degrees. Dip a paper towel in a bowl of vegetable oil and use a pair of tongs to oil the grill grates. Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound it to an even thickness. Rub the chicken with a tablespoon of olive oil, and then season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place the chicken on the grill and grill for 5 minutes, then flip. Grill for two minutes, then open the grill and top each chicken breast with a tablespoon of pesto, followed by the mozzarella slices and a second scoop of pesto. Cover the grill and continue to grill for another 2-3 few minutes, or until the cheese is melted and chicken registers 165 degrees. Serve with arugula and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. For the stovetop: Place the chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap and use a meat mallet or rolling pin to pound it to an even thickness. I prefer my chicken breasts to be about 3/4 inch thick. Season the chicken on both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Heat a tablespoon of olive oil over medium heat. Add the chicken to the pan and cook for about 4 minutes or until well-browned. Flip the chicken over and cook for another 2 minutes, then add a scoop of pesto, mozzarella slices, and another scoop of pesto. Cover the pan and continue to cook another 2 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and chicken registers 165 degrees.  Serve with arugula and a drizzle of balsamic reduction.

Stained Glass Stars

A fun and patriotic salute to July 4th, and a perfect dessert for kids. Not only will they love eating them, they’ll also have fun helping with the cutouts!

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Watermelon Bites

Looking for an easy, patriotic-themed dessert that’s light and sweet? Look no further than these naturally sweet and refreshing Watermelon Bites courtesy of Price Chopper and Market 32. 

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