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    21 Great 4th of July Recipes

    Published: Jul 1, 2024 · By: Sweet Daddy D · with 2 Comments · This post may contain affiliate links · This blog generates income via ads

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    Independence Day! It's all about honoring America and there is no better way to do that than with a gathering of family and friends. Here are 21 great 4th of July Recipes from Sweet Daddy D that are perfect for a picnic or backyard BBQ. These are a lifesaver if you're invited to join friends and you need to bring a dish.

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    • Cajun/Creole Fare for a Crowd
    • Great Sides and Condiments for a BBQ
    • Here's Some Delicious Starters
    • No Grill?
    • Chicken Salad!
    • Comments or Questions?

    Cajun/Creole Fare for a Crowd

    Quiet the crowd with these 4th of July Recipes from South Louisiana. Well, you'll still have to deal with the oohs and ahhs!

    • Creole Jambalaya on a serving spoon over a Dutch oven
      Creole Jambalaya
    • cajun jambalaya with sausage in a large cast iron pot with a serving ladle
      Classic Cajun Jambalaya
    • pastalaya on a blue-green plate
      Pastalaya
    • mac and cheese on a plate
      Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Rocky and Carlo’s Style
    • crawfish mac and cheese on a green plate with parsley garnish
      Crawfish Mac and Cheese
    • Dirty Rice with Green Onion Garnish in a white bowl.
      Cajun Dirty Rice

    Great Sides and Condiments for a BBQ

    These side dishes and condiments can steal the show.

    • ladling bbq sauce on grilled chicken
      Simple Cajun BBQ Sauce
    • cranberry bbq sauce poured over port tenderloin with a side of green beans on a green dinner plate
      How to Make Cranberry BBQ Sauce
    • potato salad in a small white bowl
      Potato Salad with Marinated Purple Onions
    • Creamy Cajun Potato Salad in a foil pan.
      Cajun Potato Salad
    • baked beans on a blue-green plate
      Darn Good Baked Beans
    • creamy dressing being poured on shredded cabbage, apples, carrots and onions in a glass bowl
      Sweet and Savory Creamy Coleslaw
    • brussels sprouts coleslaw with blue cheese in a blue and brown bowl with salad tings
      Brussels Sprout Slaw
    • A Sensation Salad in a wooden salad bowl.
      Sensation Salad

    Here's Some Delicious Starters

    • cheese ball spread on a cracker
      Cheese Ball
    • tomato bacon jam being spread on a cracker
      Tomato Bacon Jam
    • fried green tomatoes on a cooling rack
      Fried Green Tomatoes

    Lagniappe Tip: This Tomato Bacon Jam is a real attention-getting. Want to make this Vegan? Just substitute some olive oil for the bacon.

    No Grill?

    Don't want to hassle with the grill? These All-American sammies can be made on top of the stove!

    • sloppy joes om and onion roll with pickles on the side
      Sloppy Joes
    • pulled bbq beef sandwich on a bum with pickles and Fritos on the side
      Pulled Beef Sandwiches

    Chicken Salad!

    Here's a change of pace for a warm summer day. These cool and refreshing Chicken Salad Recipes will get everyone's attention.

    • curry chicken salad with tomatoes, beets, asparagus and avocado slices on a blue-green plate
      Curry Chicken Salad
    • southwest chicken salad with cilantro garnish and lime wedge
      Southwest Chicken Salad

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    1. Peggy

      July 03, 2023 at 11:26 am

      Just wanted you to let you know I tried your Jambalaya Mix. It was delicious! The family really enjoyed it.

      I'm enjoying your seasoning also.

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      • Sweet Daddy D

        July 03, 2023 at 12:27 pm

        Thanks, Peggy! I appreciate you taking the time to let me know. Enjoy!

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