July 4th - The Broadcasting Baker https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/tag/july-4th/ Cooking and Life Adventures in Bloomington, Indiana Mon, 04 Jul 2016 19:15:15 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2016/03/cropped-Broadcasting-Baker-Logo-small-web-32x32.png July 4th - The Broadcasting Baker https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/tag/july-4th/ 32 32 July 4th Recipe Roundup https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/2016/07/01/july-4th-recipe-roundup/ https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/2016/07/01/july-4th-recipe-roundup/#respond Fri, 01 Jul 2016 21:07:08 +0000 http://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/?p=1681 A list of simple summer dishes to take to your 4th of July celebration.

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]]> Happy 4th of July weekend! What celebrations do you have planned for the holiday? I have a low-key weekend of packing ahead. We’re supposed to close on our house two weeks from today (AHHH!) and plan on moving the following day. My parents are saints and insisted on coming over to help, which makes the process seem much less overwhelming. I’ll be working Monday, but I’m sure James and I will do something fun to celebrate the 4th that night!

I know lots of people head to picnics, potlucks and cookouts to celebrate Independence Day, so I’m rounding up some of my favorite recipes that you can easily whip up for your get together. When it comes to any holiday, I favor food I can make the night before the event or throw in the crockpot the morning of. Holidays should be about relaxing and savoring time with family and friends — not slaving away all day in the kitchen. Here are some simple but delicious dishes to take along to your July 4th gathering:

Snacks

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Prosciutto + Melon Crostini

Pimento Cheese Spread

Two-Ingredient Creamy Salsa Dip

Parmesan Truffle Popcorn

Homemade Salsa

Ranch House Cheese Spread

Curried Cashews

Entrees

Pork Carnitas Tacos cooked in an Upland Campside Session IPA beer are seen on Wednesday, April 6, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Campside Crockpot Carnitas

Slow-Cooker Dry Rubbed Pulled Pork

Lightened-Up Beer Chicken Enchiladas

Desserts

White Chocolate Lemon Rice Krispie Treats are pictured on Monday, March 28, 2016, in Bloomington, Indiana. (Photo by James Brosher)

Lemon White Chocolate Rice Krispie Treats

Strawberry Rhubarb Crisp

The Best Banana Cookies

Drinks

Cream and Crimson Margarita

Layered Cream and Crimson Margaritas

Summertime Sangria

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]]> https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/2016/07/01/july-4th-recipe-roundup/feed/ 0 Two-Ingredient Creamy Salsa Dip https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/2015/07/04/two-ingredient-creamy-salsa-dip/ https://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/2015/07/04/two-ingredient-creamy-salsa-dip/#comments Sat, 04 Jul 2015 02:54:58 +0000 http://www.thebroadcastingbaker.com/?p=353 A quick and easy salsa dip that will be gone quickly at your next party.

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]]> Cheers to the holiday weekend! The 4th of July has always been one of my favorite celebrations because we spend it outdoors, eating good food, drinking craft beer and laughing nonstop with friends.

Cream Cheese Salsa Party DipWe’re hosting a party in our backyard tomorrow night and I’ve been cooking up a storm in preparation. All we have to do tomorrow is put everything out for everyone . It makes hosting so much easier — and way more fun!

One dish that’s a staple at all of our parties is creamy salsa dip. It’s the first food to disappear and people are constantly asking for the recipe. I’m embarrassed to even call this a recipe. Because it’s soooo stinkin’ easy. It tastes rich, but neufchâtel cheese helps keep this creamy dip on the lighter side.

If you need a last-minute appetizer to take to a party, this is sure to impress! And, no one will know it took only two ingredients and five minutes to whip up. Serve with tortilla chips, pretzels and veggies.

Creamy Salsa Dip

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  • 8 oz. neufchâtel cheese, softened
  • 1/2 cup fresh salsa

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[directions title=”Directions”]

  1. Combine cheese in salsa in medium bowl and beat with electric mixer until smooth.

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