Fourth of July BBQ Menu

The All American Steak

Nothing is more all-American than steak sizzling on the grill. Our All American Steak recipe takes grilled steak to new heights. Check out our flavorful homemade seasoning recipe and awesome creamy Blue Cheese Topping that finishes it off perfectly.

Serves: 4

Cooking time: 20 min

Ingredients

BLUE CHEESE TOPPING

• 4 ounces cream cheese, softened
• 1/3 cup crumbled blue cheese
• 1 tablespoon milk
• 1 teaspoon chopped fresh parsley
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/8 teaspoon black pepper

STEAK SEASONING

• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley
• 1 tablespoon chopped garlic
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 4 (8- to 10-ounce) Harter House Ribeye Steaks or other favorite

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, combine Topping ingredients; mix well. Cover and refrigerate until ready to use.
   
2. Preheat the grill.
   
3. In a shallow dish, combine Steak Seasoning ingredients; mix well. Evenly coat each steak in seasoning mixture.
   
4. Grill steaks 10 to 12 minutes, or to desired doneness, turning over halfway through grilling. Top with Blue Cheese Topping and serve immediately.

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Grilled Summer Veggies

Got a grill basket for your barbecue grill? Use it or pick one up and get your gang to eat their veggies with this recipe for Grilled Summer Veggies. The unbeatable smoky cookout flavors will turn those finicky eaters into veggie lovers.

Serves: 4

Cooking Time:5 min

Ingredients

• 1 red bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
• 1 green bell pepper, seeded and cut into 1-inch strips
• 2 yellow squash, cut into sticks
• 1 zucchini, cut into sticks
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• 2 teaspoons Italian seasoning
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/2 teaspoon black pepper

Instructions

1. Preheat grill to high heat.
   
2. In a large bowl, combine all ingredients; mix well and place in a grill basket.
   You can also use heavy duty aluminum foil.
3. Grill vegetables 5 to 6 minutes, or until lightly browned but still crisp.

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American Berry Trifle

Four simple ingredients are all you'll need for this show-stopping patriotic dessert. Perfect for the 4th of July, our American Berry Trifle is so easy to make and it's big enough to feed a crowd!

Serves: 10

 

 

Ingredients

• 1 (16-ounce) pound cake, cut into 1-inch cubes
• 1 quart strawberries, sliced, with 1 cup reserved
• 1 pint blueberries, with 1/2 cup reserved
• 1 (16-ounce) container frozen whipped topping, thawed

Instructions

1. In a trifle bowl or large glass serving bowl, layer half the pound cake, strawberries, blueberries, and whipped topping. Repeat layers once more then garnish with reserved berries in a flag pattern, as shown.
   
2. Serve immediately or refrigerate until ready to serve.

Thanks to MrFood.com