July 4th with forever be one of our favorite holidays. Summer is in full swing, cookouts are happening in nearly every backyard, and communities join together for celebratory fireworks at the end of a long, joy-filled day with friends and family. It doesn’t get much better than that! Today we’re sharing our favorite recipes for the long holiday weekend– just in case you’re still in need of the perfect dish to bring to your July 4th BBQ. You can’t go wrong with any of these:
- Cowboy Caviar: Leave out the jalapeños for little ones, and serve with tortilla chips! (from our fearless leader and Creative Director, Emily)
- Chopped Italian Salad: Perfect with burgers on the 4th, or with pizza any other time of year! (from our Marketing Director, Gina)
- Red, White, and Blue Tye-Dye Cupcakes: So easy, and the perfect dessert to share over fireworks! (from our Director of Sales and Operations, Brittany)
- Spicy Corn Dip: Mix together 2 Cans Mexican (drained), 1/2 Can Rotel (drained), 1 Cup Mayo, 1 Cup Sour Cream, 1 Cup Finely Shredded Cheddar, and 1/2 Cup black olives (diced super small). Serve alongside tortilla chips! (from our Community Development Director, Dusty)
- Chocolate Peanut Butter Lovers’ Brownies: Brownies are a staple at any BBQ, and these are simply the best! (from our Director of Content and Brand Partnerships, Hannah)
P.S. Don’t forget to shop our Birthday Sale at EmilyLey.com and ELPlaybook.com! EVERYTHING on the site is up to 20% off! Hooray!
