July 4th Recipes

Cake: 2 cups granulated sugar 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 stick margarine 1 cup water 1/2 cup oil 3 1/2 tablespoons cocoa 1/2 cup buttermilk 2 eggs 1 ... complete 22-minute chocolate cake recipe

2 to 3 small zucchini, peeled and sliced 1 pound lean ground beef 1 cup chopped onions One 8-ounce can tomato sauce One 14-ounce can petite diced tomatoes, drained One... complete almost lasagna zucchini casserole recipe

Filling One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened 1 egg ½ teaspoon vanilla extract ¾ cup sugar 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour 2 cups finely chopped apples 1 frozen... complete apple cream pie recipe

1 3-pound broiler/fryer chicken, cut up 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour 1/4 cup water 1/4 cup packed brown sugar 1/4 cup ketchup 2 tablespoons white vinegar 2... complete baked chicken recipe

2 cups plain yogurt 1/2 garlic clove, crushed 1 tablespoon white vinegar 1 1/2 teaspoons salt 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 tablespoon chopped chives 1 teaspoon chopped... complete balkan cucumber salad recipe

3/4 cup solid vegetable shortening 1 cup sugar 1 egg 1 cup mashed bananas 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon... complete banana oatmeal cookies recipe

1 11-ounce box vanilla wafers 4 large or 6 small ripe bananas, sliced 3 egg yolks, well beaten 1 1/2 cups sugar (see Tips From Our Test Kitchen below) 1/2 cup... complete banana pudding recipe

4 to 6 pound lean Boston butt, or other pork roast 1/2 cup ketchup 1/2 cup Worcestershire sauce 1 cup vinegar 1 1/2 cups water 3 tablespoons firmly packed brown... complete barbecued pork roast recipe

1/4 cup ketchup 3/4 cup water 1 teaspoon vinegar 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce 4 tablespoons brown sugar Salt, celery salt, and onion salt, to taste 1 28-ounce... complete barbequed beans recipe

2 tablespoons brown sugar 2 tablespoons paprika 2 teaspoons black pepper 2 teaspoons salt 1 teaspoon garlic powder 1 teaspoon onion powder 1 teaspoon celery seeds ¼... complete beer can grilled chicken recipe

½ cup (1 stick) butter, softened 1 cup granulated sugar 1 egg, beaten 2 cups all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon ½ teaspoon salt 1 cup... complete bill's zucchini cookies recipe

1 package (8 ounces) cream cheese 4 to 8 ounces crumbled bleu cheese 1/2 cup toasted, chopped walnuts 1 tablespoon mayonnaise complete bleu cheese walnut spread recipe

Blueberry-Ginger Sauce: 2 cups fresh or frozen blueberries 1/2 cups sugar 1 tablespoon crystallized ginger or ½ teaspoon dried ginger 1/4 cup water Pudding: 1... complete blueberry bread pudding with blueberry ginger sauce recipe

6 eggs 2 cups milk 1 cup lemon yogurt ¼ cup sugar 8 stale white bread slices, or 8 ounces French bread, cut into ½ -inch cubes 2 cups fresh or thawed frozen blueberries,... complete blueberry brunch casserole recipe

One 8-ounce package cream cheese, softened ½ cup vegetable oil One 18-ounce package yellow butter cake mix One 3-ounce package instant vanilla pudding mix 4 eggs,... complete blueberry cream cheese pound cake recipe

8 slices bacon, plus an additional slice for garnish if desired 1 medium bunch broccoli 1/2 small red onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup raisins (or more) 1 cup... complete broccoli salad recipe

8 slices bacon, plus an additional slice for garnish if desired 1 medium bunch broccoli 1/2 small red onion 1/2 cup finely chopped celery 1/2 cup raisins (or more)... complete broccoli salad recipe

2 eggs, separated 6 tablespoons melted butter (or vegetable oil) 1 cup sugar 1 square unsweetened chocolate 3 tablespoons boiling water 1/2 cup sifted flour 3/4... complete brownies for the finicky recipe

2 cups milk 1 quart vanilla ice cream 2 (3.5-ounce) packages instant vanilla pudding 1/2 cup butter 1 1/2 cups crushed Graham cracker crumbs 1/2 cup crushed saltine... complete butterfinger dessert recipe

1/2 cup sugar 2 eggs, beaten 1/2 cup vegetable oil 1 1/2 cups all-purpose flour 1/2 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking soda 1 teaspoon cinnamon 1 cup grated carrots 1 cup... complete carrot pear bread recipe

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts 1 egg 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice 1/2 cup chicken stock 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1/4 teaspoon garlic... complete chicken piccata recipe

2 to 3 pounds of chicken wings 1 cup grated Parmesan cheese Parsley, to taste Paprika, to taste 1 teaspoon oregano complete chicken wings recipe

2 sticks of butter 1/2 cup of vegetable oil 5 eggs 1/2 teaspoon of salt 3 cups of sugar 3 cups of sifted flour 1/2 cup of cocoa 1 1/2 teaspoons of vanilla... complete chocolate pound cake recipe

3 tablespoons vegetable oil ½ cup finely chopped white onion ½ cup thinly sliced celery, cut on the diagonal 1 medium garlic clove, minced 8 sage leaves 8 basil... complete christmas in july tomato soup recipe

3/4 cup mayonnaise 3 tablespoons sugar 1 1/2 tablespoons white wine vinegar 1/3 cup vegetable oil 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1/8 teaspoon onion powder 1/8 teaspoon... complete cole slaw and dressing recipe

One 12-ounce package tri-color spiral pasta One 16-ounce can pitted ripe olives, drained and cut in half One 14-ounce can cut green beans, drained One 14-ounce can wax... complete colorful pasta salad recipe

1 15 1/2-ounce can cream style corn 1 15 1/2-ounce can whole kernel corn, drained 4 tablespoons flour 4 tablespoons sugar 4 tablespoons margarine 2 teaspoons salt... complete corn pudding recipe

4 cups crushed plain cornflakes 1/2 cup all-purpose flour 1 teaspoon Lawry seasoning salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 teaspoon poultry seasoning 2 eggs 1 tablespoon... complete cornflake chicken strips recipe

3 pounds (48 ounces) crabmeat 1 1/4 cups mayonnaise 3 eggs 2 tablespoons dry mustard 3/4 cup diced pimientos 1 cup diced bell pepper 1/4 cup minced onion 3/4... complete crab cakes recipe

3 (8-ounce) packages cream cheese 1 1/4 cup sugar, divided 5 eggs 1 3/4 teaspoons vanilla extract, divided 1 cup sour cream 2 tablespoons jam, divided complete cream cheese cup cakes recipe

3 large cucumbers, thinly sliced 1 large green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup thinly sliced onions 1 tablespoon celery seeds 1 tablespoon salt ½ cup cider vinegar ¾... complete cucumber salad recipe

4 baking potatoes, quartered 4 tablespoons butter 1 large onion, quartered 1 garlic clove, minced Seasoned salt, to taste complete devil's lake potatoes recipe

Crust and Filling 4 cups fresh or frozen dewberries or blackberries 2 unbaked 9-inch pie shells 1½ cups sugar 2 eggs, beaten ½ cup all-purpose flour ½ cup sour cream or... complete dewberry pie recipe

6 medium-size potatoes, boiled, cooled and cubed 1 sweet onion, medium-size, sliced very thin 1/2 cup celery and celery leaves, chopped 1/2 cup sweet red pepper, chopped... complete dilly potato salad (or) recipe

6 hard-cooked eggs, chopped 1/3 cup mayonnaise Salt and black pepper; to taste complete egg salad for the epicure recipe

7 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 3 or 4 medium eggplants, sliced about ½-inch thick (about 3 pounds total) ½ teaspoon garlic powder Salt and black pepper 2 cups... complete eggplant mushroom casserole, evolved recipe

1 4-pound piece of water-melon (about 1/4 of a small to mediumwatermelon) 6 ounces feta cheese,crumbled 1 small bunch watercress Olive oil Freshly cracked black... complete feta watermelon salad recipe

4 small zucchini, diced (about 3 cups total) 2 cups club cracker crumbs ¼ cup (½ stick) butter 3 eggs 1 small onion, grated ½ cup milk 1½ cups shredded Cheddar 1... complete fourth of july zucchini bake recipe

7 cups sliced cucumbers, peeled, if desired (about 3 medium) 1 cup sliced onions 1 medium green bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 medium red bell pepper, thinly sliced 1 cup... complete freezer pickles recipe

3 cups water 1 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 5 large lemons) 3/4 cup sugar complete fresh lemonade recipe