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15 Great 4th of July Recipes

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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 15 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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Great Sides and Condiments for a BBQ

The side dishes and condiments can steal the show.

Cajun BBQ Sauce
Tasty and tangy sauce with a Cajun kick perfect on grilled and smoked foods.
ladling bbq sauce on grilled chicken
Cranberry BBQ Sauce
Cranberry BBQ Sauce is sweet and savory, combining the tartness of whole cranberries and the smokiness of chipotle peppers. Deliciously different.
cranberry bbq sauce poured over port tenderloin with a side of green beans on a green dinner plate
Potato Salad with Marinated Purple Onions
The perfect South Louisiana side. A mayo-based potato salad, with eggs, mustard and celery, electrified with marinated purple onions.
potato salad in a small white bowl
Darn Good Baked Beans
These baked beans will be the hit of the back yard BBQ or just a weeknight burger or hot dog night. Sweet and tangy sauce doctors up plain ole' pork and beans into something memorable.
Pork and Beans
Sweet and Savory Creamy Coleslaw
Shredded crisp, cool cabbage, onions, carrots and apples in a creamy sweet and savory dressing. The perfect side for burgers, dogs, BBQ and fried seafood. In fact, its perfect with just about anything.
creamy dressing being poured on shredded cabbage, apples, carrots and onions in a glass bowl
Brussels Sprout Slaw
A fresh and tangy, no-mayo dressing, sweetened with honey and mixed into tender, shredded Brussels Sprouts, red onions and fresh apples make this Slaw a flavorful alternative to run of the mill coleslaw.
brussels sprouts coleslaw with blue cheese in a blue and brown bowl with salad tings

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

Tomato Bacon Jam
Fabulous appetizer and a terrific condiment. Simple to make. Sweet, smoky flavors round out the intensity of the tomatoes and onions.
tomato bacon jam in a silver bowl on platter with bread

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 Cranberries and Apples
Simple, fresh chicken salad with dried cranberries and apples tossed in a lemon curry dressing. The savory dressing compliments the sweetness added by golden delicious apples and dried cranberries.
chicken salad, beets, asparagus, avacado and tomatoes on a plate with green trim
Southwest Chicken Salad
Chicken salad with a southwest flare. Avocado and cilantro blend with a cumin and lime dressing for a cool, light salad perfect for summer time and a great way to use up leftover chicken.
Southwestern Chicken Salad with lime wedge and cilantro

No Grill?

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

Sloppy Joes
Ground beef with a hint of Cajun seasonings simmered slowly in a sweet and savory sauce. Looking for some excitement at meal time? Everyone will love these Sloppy Joes and you'll love this no-angst recipe.
sloppy joes om and onion roll with pickles on the side
Pulled Beef Sandwiches
Beer braised chuck roast, shredded and mixed with a tangy homemmade BBQ sauce. Serve on buns, sliders or po-boys!
pulled bbq beef sandwich on a bum with pickles and Fritos on the side

Cajun/Creole Fare for a Crowd

Here are the classic crowd-pleasers from South Louisiana

Pastalaya
A jambalaya-like dish made with dry pasta instead of rice. Very popular South Louisiana fare.
pastalaya on a blue-green plate
Creole Jambalaya
Creole Jambalaya-the Creole version of the classic South Louisiana rice dish. Tomatoes along with traditional flavors, techniques and ingredients of the legendary Creole cooks dating back to the 18th Century
a spoonful of creole jambalaya held over a dutch oven of creole jambalaya
Classic Cajun Jambalaya
Cajun Tradition...pork, chicken and andouille sausage cooked with the Trinity and wonderful Cajun seasoning and spices as uncooked rice slowly absorbed all that Cajun goodness.
Mixing up jambalaya in a dutch oven
Cajun Dirty Rice
A traditional Cajun/Creole dish that combines browned meats with traditional Cajun/Creole flavors and cooked white rice. It gets its "dirty” description from the color of the browned meats and some special ingredients!
cajun dirty rice in a white bowl with green onions, yellow onion, garlic and fork

Still searching for the perfect recipe? You'll find it here:

  • Creole Recipes
  • Cajun Recipes

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  1. Peggy

    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

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

      Reply