Let’s not get down on the fact that the 4th of July falls smack in the middle of the week this year.
On the contrary, in fact: This calls for an extra dose of celebratory cheer. Why? Because we now have an excuse to try a fun new sangria recipe … on a Wednesday!
Whip it up tomorrow night, and you’ll be ready for a fun-filled day of red and blue intoxication on Wednesday. It doesn’t sound so bad all of a sudden, right? 
Summer always comes and goes too quickly, doesn’t it?
I served this menu for the 4th of July, but I think it would be the perfect way to celebrate the end of summer with family and friends. Labor Day party, anyone? It’s casual, comfort food you grew up eating, but with a twist. Think deviled eggs, sprinkled with truffle salt. It’s all about those simple, comforting picnic-esque foods and the memories that come along with them.
All-American Dinner Party
{deviled eggs with truffle salt}
{pulled pork sliders with blue cheese slaw}
{dill macaroni salad over arugula}
One recipe I’m planning to make often inspires my entire menu, and such was the case this time. When it was my turn to select a recipe for Project Pastry Queen, I had my mind set on the coconut cream pie, and because my scheduled date was July 3rd, the timing was perfect. What’s more American than coconut cream pie? The rest of the dishes came to me easily, as they were mostly classics with a twist. The onion dip is a favorite recipe of mine that I’ve made several times. The rest were recipes on my most-wanted list – particularly the pulled pork sliders with the blue cheese slaw, which turned out to be everything I’d hoped for and more.
Stay tuned for the recipes!
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