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Tastiest and Prettiest Gluten-Free 4th of July Recipes

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It will soon be 4th of July, our Independence Day in the U.S. And all of you readers in Canada are getting ready to celebrate your Canada Day. Clearly, we’re in the wonderful season of summer. The time of year when fun, food, fireflies (we actually call them lightning bugs), favorite swimming holes, and long sunny days all combine to make you feel like you’ve been given a fabulous gift. To celebrate summer and our independence stand on July 4th, 1776, we want the tastiest and prettiest gluten-free 4th of July recipes! And of course, some of those recipes will also bear the patriotic colors of red, white, and blue. I’ve updated this collection of recipes so that you have plenty of fantastic options!

Tastiest and Prettiest Gluten-Free 4th of July Recipes. Everyone wants that pretty table with the best food, right? These recipes will work all summer, too! (photo)

4th of July View at Our Mountain Property on the Shenandoah River

While Thanksgiving is my favorite holiday, 4th of July is probably my next favorite. Both are focused on the fun and meaningful combination of food, family, and friends—not necessarily in that order—without the pressure of non-stop events and gift giving like some holidays.

Instead of creating a new recipe or sharing a new recipe roundup, I’ve decided to update this gluten-free recipe roundup once again to give you the tastiest and prettiest 4th of July recipes for the holiday, or for summer in general!

Tastiest and Prettiest Gluten-Free 4th of July Recipes by Category

4th of July Drinks

~ 5-Minute Watermelon Strawberry Slushie (sooo refreshing and full of health benefits!) (Note: I have linked to the archived article via the Wayback Machine as this site is no longer active)

Watermelon Strawberry Slushies from Cook IT Allergy Free

~ Blueberry Banana Foamie (this is a light smoothie-style beverage—no heaviness after this one)

~ Raspberry Banana Pineapple Coconut Smoothie (all kinds of goodness in one smoothie)

~ Good Morning Sunshine! Smoothie (this combo is simple but delicious and definitely a nice way to wake up!)

Watermelon Orange Smoothie [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Watermelon Orange Smoothie

 ~ Crab Claws (“high octane” cocktails/punch—so named because it is the color of steamed crabs)

Crab Claws Cocktail [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Frozen Watermelon Margaritas (I’ve never been a big fan of frozen margaritas until this recipe!)

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Frozen Watermelon Margaritas

~ The Only Margarita You Will Ever Need (the secret ingredient in this recipe really surprised me!)

The Only Margarita You Will Ever Need

The Only Margarita You Will Ever Need from Celiac in the City

4th of July Starters/Sides

~ Creamy Cauliflower Salad (when you want potato salad but you don’t eat potatoes)

~ Cucumber Chickpea “Bruschetta”  (these bites are loved by all—even by Mr. GFE who has always said that he hates chickpeas!)

Chickpea Cucumber Bruschetta Gluten Free Easily

~ Garden-Free Herbed Cucumber “Flower” Bites (cucumbers cut into flower shapes with yummy topping)

~ Guaco Tacos (such great finger food, but you can easily make a meal from these flavorful grain-free, vegan delights—bonus … now you know what to do with jicama!)

~ Easy Peasy Oven-Roasted Corn on the Cob 

~ Mexican Street Corn Salad (move over corn on the cob! you get your corn fix and salad with this delicious recipe)

~ Quinoa Fritters (if you love quinoa, these fritters might be your perfect side)

~ Zucchini Fritters (grain-free fritters that are so light and lovely that we never tire of them)

Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters

Gluten-Free Zucchini Fritters from gfe

~ Pulled Chicken Salad with Lime Cilantro Dressing (the dressing makes this salad! if you love cilantro, you’ll want to top this salad with this 5-Minute Creamy Cilantro Lime Dressing instead)

~ Fresh Zucchini Toss (yes, you can eat zucchini raw and it’s good—even great—after marinating for just a short time)

Fresh Zucchini Toss [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Fresh Zucchini Toss

~ Seasonal Salads (delicious salad recipes for the Go Ahead Honey It’s Gluten Free event)

~ Candy Cane Beet, Strawberry, and Black Plum Salad with Ginger Lemon Honey Dressing (even salads can be some serious “eye candy,” as you can see!)  Note: I have updated this link to the archived article via the Wayback Machine as unfortunately, this site is no longer active.

Candy Cane Beet, Strawberry, and Black Plum Salad with Ginger Lemon Honey Dressing The Tasty Alternative

Candy Cane Beet, Strawberry, and Black Plum Salad with Ginger Lemon Honey Dressing

Don’t just indulge in amazing salads like these salads when eating out; make one at home for a festive and healthy 4th!

And there’s always pasta salad, of course. 

~ Southwestern Pasta

~ Pasta Potato Salad (the thought of the two together is intriguing, right?)

Gluten-Free Pasta Potato Salad from The Healthy Apple [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Pasta Potato Salad from The Healthy Apple

4th of July Main Dishes 

Meaty Recipes

~ Gluten-Free Beer Can Chicken (there are several gluten-free beers that come in a can now, but my method is still an easy solution if you don’t have access to such brands)

Gluten-Free Beer Can Chicken [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Gluten-Free Beer Can Chicken

~ Barbecue Country-Style Ribs (Ribs say 4th of July to many. Mr. GFE and Son vote for ribs ANY time! How about these slow cooker ribs? Bonus–they don’t add any heat to the kitchen!)

~ Oven-Baked Spare Ribs (perhaps if you’re in a cooler climate; probably not a good idea if you’re in an area affected by our current heat wave).

~ Slow-Cooked Pork Butt, Also Known as the World’s Easiest and Best Pulled Pork (Love pork, but think ribs are too messy? Try the recipe that my family and friends proclaim to be the best—even better than that served at award-winning local barbecue spots.)

~ Homemade Barbecue Sauce (this sauce would work well for all the pork recipes I’ve mentioned or for chicken; I do love barbecued chicken!)

Some Tasty Vegetarian/Vegan Options

~ Faux Pulled Pork (I can personally vouch for this recipe. You would swear that you’re eating pulled pork. I’m not a vegetarian, but I loved that I could eat Johnna’s super tasty barbecue and not have that heavy “I want to go to sleep” feeling afterward.)

~ Blackened Black Bean Burgers (Son and I are nuts over these burgers. Seriously. I’d eat them over a regular burger any day.)

Gluten-Free Vegan Black Bean Burgers Gluten Free Easily

~  Sweet Potato Veggie Burgers (chock full of goodness with rave reviews!)

~ Vegetarian Black Bean Quinoa Burgers (black beans and quinoa both star in this veggie burger recipe!)

~ Vegetarian Veggie Burgers That Are Made from Vegetables

4th of July Bread Options

~ Gluten-Free Hamburger and Hot Dog Rolls (if you’re making sandwiches of any kind or grilling hamburgers or hot dogs, you’ll find every recipe you need right here!)

Gluten-Free Hamburger, Hot Dog, and Sandwich Roll Recipes

~ Gluten-Free Biscuits and Rolls (sometimes just adding a roll or biscuit to your salad or main dish creates the perfect meal; shown is one of the recipes highlighted in this roundup)

4th of July Desserts

Oh, how we love our desserts, don’t we? Desserts are without a doubt the most abundant—and most popular—recipes on blogs. I think you’ll enjoy all of the following. But maybe not all at once, of course.

~ Patriotic Trifle (trifle always makes such an impressive dessert)

~ Red, White, and Blue Fruit Salad (simple and perfect for Independence Day)

~ Red, White, and Blue Kabobs; (really fun–and easy—for kids to make!)

~ Red, White, and Blueberry Salad (fruit salads are so lovely during the summer and I love the creaminess factor with this one!)

Red, White, and Blueberry Salad from Kalyn’s Kitchen

~ No-Bake Strawberry Ice Cream Cake (ice cream cake is the ideal cake for summer celebrations) 

Gluten-Free No Bake Strawberry Ice Cream Cake

Gluten-Free No Bake Strawberry Ice Cream Cake from Faithfully Gluten Free

~ Star-Studded Blueberry Pie (this blueberry pie with a star-studded crust is the perfect tribute to the 4th)

~ Super Easy Orange Sherbet (so refreshing! not your ordinary orange sherbet … you must try it!)

Three-Ingredient Super Easy Homemade Orange Sherbet That Makes the Party. Orange soda, sweetened condensed milk (dairy-free, if you like), and crushed pineapple are ingredients in this vibrant and delicious orange sherbet. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Triple Berry Cobbler (a grain-free, nut-free delight)

Triple Berry Cobbler from Allergy-Free Alaska

~ Watermelon Sherbet (so very light and refreshing!)

Watermelon Sherbet [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Watermelon Sherbet

~ Peach Sorbet (a cooler way to enjoy peaches)

~ Crustless Peach Pie (no crust to make! you pour the batter over the sliced peaches to form both the top and bottom crust)

Easy Crustless Gluten-Free Peach Pie. Gluten free with a "pour over" crust. [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Crustless Peach Pie from gfe

~ Peach Dessert Recipes (every possible way to enjoy peaches in dessert form!)

~ Peach Upside Down Cake (move over pineapple, peaches are the star in this upside down cake)

Gluten-Free Peach Upside Down Cake Photo

~ Raw, Vegan & Paleo Neapolitan Cake (the boring classic ice cream combo is reinvented and suddenly anything but boring)

Neopolitan Cake (Raw Vegan Paleo) from Unconventional Baker [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Neopolitan Cake (Raw, Vegan & Paleo) from Unconventional Baker

~ Blueberry Ice Cream (What starts out blue, but ends up purple? There’s more frozen lusciousness with this one, so I don’t think anyone will mind that its hue is not blue and doesn’t fit the typical patriotic color scheme.)

~ Blueberry Honey Pie with Honey Whipped Cream (this no-bake pie is one of my most favorite gfe recipes)

Gluten-Free Blueberry Pie with Honey Whipped Cream [from GlutenFreeEasily.com]

~ Strawberry “Cheesecake” with Almond-Macadamia Crust. (Just look at this gluten-free, vegan “cheesecake”!)

Strawberry "Cheesecake" with Almond-Macadamia Crust from Tasty Eats At Home [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Strawberry “Cheesecake” with Almond-Macadamia Crust from Tasty Eats At Home

~ Stunning Berry Tart with Vanilla Bean Custard (Oh my.)

Gluten-Free Red White and Blue Berry Tart with Dairy-Free Vanilla Bean Custard from Against All Grain [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Stunning Berry Tart from Against All Grain

~ Fresh Strawberry Coconut Custard Pie (as wonderful as it sounds)

Strawberry Coconut Custard Pie from Hope for Healing

~ Raw Berry Tart with a Coconut Pastry Cream Pastry (a work of art that I’d like to eat piece by piece)

Raw Berry Tart with a Coconut Pastry Cream Pastry from Nourishing Meals [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Raw Berry Tart with a Coconut Pastry Cream Pastry from Nourishing Meals

~ Red, White, and Blue Berries and Cream (such a pretty presentation and you can’t beat the ingredients either)

Red, White, and Blue Berries from Cook Eat Paleo. Naturally gluten free. Perfect for a patriotic breakfast or dessert! [featured on GlutenFreeEasily.com]

Red, White, and Blue Berries from Cook Eat Paleo

~ Real Food Strawberry Marshmallows (how pretty are these marshmallows? plus, check out the ingredients) 

Real Food Strawberry Marshmallows from Allergy Free Alaska

Real Food Strawberry Marshmallows from Allergy Free Alaska

~ Campfire Cones (definition:  “ice cream cones packed full of s’mores goodness, wrapped in foil, and then cooked over the campfire or in the oven”)

Campfire Cones from In Johnna's Kitchen

Campfire Cones from In Johnna’s Kitchen

~ Chocolate-Covered Strawberries (you won’t believe how very easy it is to make your own) (this site is no longer active)

~ Angel Food Cupcakes (individually sized angel food cakes!) (this site is no longer active so I’ve linked to the recipe on the Wayback Machine)

~ Angel Food Cake (this cake knocks everyone’s socks off! even the gluten-full folks!) 

How To Make the Best Gluten-Free Angel Foo Cake. Gluten free or otherwise.

 

~ Carrot Cake (the classic—worthy of all occasions!)

~ Dreamy Carrot Cake (soooo very dreamy!)

Dreamy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake from Gluten Free Spinner

Dreamy Gluten-Free Carrot Cake from Gluten Free Spinner

~ Flourless Chocolate Cake Made with a Secret Ingredient (this cake is delicious any time of year but I especially love it when it’s decked out for the 4th!)

Flourless Chocolate “Freedom” Cake Made with a Secret Ingredient

~ Top 20 Red, White, and Blue Desserts

Gluten-Free Red White and Blue Desserts. Great for the patriotic holidays, but wonderful any time!

Thankfully, we will never run out of amazing gluten-free desserts. I think that’s worth celebrating all by itself. The challenge of gluten-free desserts is not that we don’t have enough choices; it’s choosing which dessert(s) to make!

Now, don’t you agree that I’ve shared the tastiest and prettiest gluten-free 4th of July recipes?

Happy Canada Day, Happy 4th of July (or Independence Day, if you like), and Happy Summer to All!

p.s. If you’re eating at a group event for the holiday or any time soon, don’t forget to follow these rules to stay safe. As always, please remember that ANY gluten is too much gluten for someone who is eating gluten free for medical reasons; enjoy the tasty and good times with friends, but stay vigilant. If you should happen to accidentally ingest gluten, you may find this article HONOR Your Body: How to Recover from Being Glutened very helpful. 

Originally published July 3, 2012, updated March 10, 2022.

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Comments

  1. Heather @Gluten-Free Cat says

    Oh, Shirley, what a wonderful collection of holiday yumminess! (After the day at the vet that Crab Claw picture nearly sent me to the liquor store for ingredients! Soooo delicious!)

    Thank you for linking to my review of Johnna’s faux pulled pork that I posted today! You are a speedy writer!

    xoxo

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Heather–Hope you had a happy 4th and that your cat is on the mend! Crab Claws are only about a once-a-year indulgence here, but they’re a great one! 😉 I’m not a speedy writer, just a procrastinator. LOL Often that “method” works out for including the latest links and happily filling a void as it did this time. I needed veggie/vegan options for this roundup, so your post was right on time! 🙂

      xoxo,
      Shirley

      Reply

  2. amber says

    Wow and wow, Shirley. What a fantastic round-up! Some new recipes for me to check out.

    And I’ve made your blueberry pie many, many times and it’s my favorite. It was the first time I made coconut whipped cream (two years ago already?!)…and I’ll never forget that day, Shirley. I was a happy girl. And I’m making your black bean burgers ASAP! I’ve been working on a recipe, but nothing to write home about yet. So I look forward to trying these.

    And thank you for including my candy cane beet salad. It’s a delightful mix of flavors and textures. And I just can’t get enough of those pretty beets. 🙂

    You have a great day celebrating tomorrow.

    Big hugs to you friend,
    –Amber

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Amber–Happy 4th! I think most of us will still be celebrating through the weekend with various events. 🙂

      Roundups are easy with all you guys providing these amazing recipes! I absolutely love that it was my Blueberry Honey Pie with the Honey Whipped Cream that introduced you to coconut whipped cream! 🙂 Has it been that long?

      Those beets are so, so pretty! Will look forward to what recipe you come up with for Black Beans. Stephanie at Hope for Healing just shared a nice one here: http://glutenfreehope.blogspot.com/2012/07/rice-bean-garden-burger.html

      Hugsss back,
      Shirley

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  3. Kris says

    wow, this is a fabulous roundup of food. and yes, we do love our desserts! there are some new people here I get to discover, thank you!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hey Kris (will have to get used to that!)–Thanks! And hehe on the desserts. Btw, I’m loving that dessert that you just made for Jason’s birthday–WOW! Last, I just love introducing bloggers to each other. 😉

      Hope you all had a wonderful 4th! xo,
      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Hey Megan–I love watermelon in beverages, so I was surprised when Son declined the option of having watermelon in our morning smoothie the other day. I’ll be having a watermelon-based beverage soon I think. It makes for a cooling and refreshing drink, which is just what we need here right now! 🙂

      We had a quiet, but happy 4th and will be celebrating more this weekend. 😉 Hope yours was great! 🙂

      xo,
      Shirley

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  5. Heather @ Life Gluten Free says

    Those are all great recipes! I just posted a No-Bake Fruit Pie for the 4th of July. Because of the fires, our firework shows have been canceled. We’re celebrating with pie instead 😉 Have a lovely holiday!

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    • Shirley says

      Hey Heather–Thanks! Thanks, too, for mentioning your No Bake Fruit Pie. I love all the ingredients, and I can guarantee that anything that is “no bake” *wins* right now. 😉

      Bummer on the fireworks cancellation, but happy that the fire situation is getting better. Hope you all enjoyed the 4th and that the celebration will continue for a few days!

      Shirley

      Reply

  6. Maggie says

    Shirley this is just unfair! So many fabulous recipes – many that I’ve already seen and drooled over before 🙂 Thank you so much for sharing my cookies! Happy July 4th. xo

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hi Maggie–LOL … no calories are consumed in oohing, ahhing, and drooling (well, maybe a few are burned with drooling … you think?). Hehe! Who can resist your cookies? Especially when made into ice cream sandwiches!

      Thanks for the 4th wishes, dear! Hope Canada Day was lovely for you all!
      Shirley

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  7. Alta says

    …And now I’m hungry! Shirley, this is an excellent round-up. I forgot about your blueberry honey pie! Thanks for reminding me. And thanks for sharing my strawberry cheesecake!

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Alta–I’m sure you had plenty of good eats on the 4th, enough to distract you from this listing for a while. 😉 LOVE your strawberry cheesecake … it made this roundup POP! 🙂

      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Ina–Thanks so much, dear! Everyone is hungry after looking at these roundups; so many blogs (including yours) and great recipes I can pull from. 😉 If I could, I’d squeeze in even more recipes in this one. LOL, but true!

      Shirley

      Reply

  9. Kalyn says

    Looks like a delicious holiday is in store with these winners. Thanks for sharing the ribs I featured on Slow Cooker from Scratch!

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Kalyn–My pleasure! I hope you had a wonderful 4th. If I recall, you all have a family gathering that is hard to beat for all the fabulous food shared! 😉

      Shirley

      Reply

  10. Kim (Cook IT Allergy Free) says

    What a beautiful round-up!! Makes me wish I could be with you creating all of these yummy things!! Thanks so much for including me in your awesome list! Hope you have a wonderful and festive Fourth!! Miss you, my friend!
    xo
    k

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    • Shirley says

      Hey Kim–I imagined all the fun that you guys were having on the 4th at the beach! Some great memories being made there for sure! 🙂

      Those Watermelon Strawberry Slushies of yours are the best; hopefully, lots of folks made them or will soon.

      Miss you, too, dear! Hope there’s another get together in the not too distant future. 😉 xo,
      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Diane–Well, you do make the best juice! I’d be happy to lift that as a toast, too. 🙂

      Thanks, and I love sharing those Guaco Tacos. The world needs to know about them! Happy 4th … keep celebrating this week!
      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Kelly–Welcome to gfe, and thanks! 🙂 Found your great ribs recipe via Mark (Mark’s Daily Apple, of course). Bet you had tons of visitors from that mention–woohoo! 😉

      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Hi InTolerant Chef–Yes, they are sooo refreshing. I have some watermelon in the fridge and some in the freezer so I can make more! 😉 Thanks for the 4th wishes, dear. This one stretched on … we just returned from visiting out-of-town relatives for a celebration. Fun! 🙂

      Shirley

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  16. Sarah @ Celiac in the City says

    Well, I’m set for summer recipe ideas — what a great list! Thanks for putting all of this together. I hope you had a lovely holiday!

    We’re looking at temps over 100 today in Wisconsin… I better get to the store for some watermelon, there were a few recipes here that would be perfect for today!

    PS- this IS a GF beer in a can now, it’s called Fox Tail, my husband found it at a local store. He said it’s the best one so far, but I wasn’t a huge fan… bet it would work great for any “beer can” recipes. 🙂

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    • Shirley says

      Hey Sarah!–Thank you, dear, on all!! We just finished celebrating this weekend. 😉 Watermelon for cooling? You bet!

      For some reason, I had this momentary feeling of doubt when I shared the info on the gluten-free beer. Thank you for informing us all about this gf beer that comes in a can! Even if one doesn’t like to drink it (reviews I read were mixed … just like at your house LOL), it would probably still be great for beer can chicken or other cooking with beer like you said. 🙂

      Shirley

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      • Sarah @ Celiac in the City says

        Funny that after I posted that comment, I was at the store where I found it in Milwaukee (Beans and Barley) and they no longer had it. Maybe out of stock, who knows. But regardless if I’d pour it into a pint glass and drink it or not, like we said, it would probably work for the recipes. 🙂

        After the weekend out on the bike with 104 degree temps, every single chilly recipe on here looks even better!

        Have a great week!

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        • Shirley says

          Sarah–Around here, the stores are notorious for never having gf beer stocked. They could sell much, much more than they do because of that fact. Still, if folks can’t find the Fox Tail beer, the “empty the soda can and fill it with any gf beer” method works quite well!

          Biking in 104 temps? Wow. You were not alone though (I saw many doing the same), and we were walking about a NJ town seeing where all the relatives lived this weekend. 😉

          Happy Tuesday!
          Shirley

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  17. Ricki says

    Hi Shirley,

    I’m just catching up after being computerless for almost 2 days. . gah! While I wait for my new one to arrive, though, let me say thanks for including my ice cream here! And what a roundup–everything looks fabulous. Hope you had a great 4th of July yourself! 🙂

    Reply

    • Shirley says

      Hey Ricki–I’m catching up after being tied up with other things and then away. 😉 Saw you have your new computer–hooray!! We just finished celebrating the 4th this weekend, so it was an “extended” and fun one this year. I’m happy that I could link up your yummy blueberry ice cream. 😉

      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Thanks, Linda! As I was just stating, we just finished up celebrating yesterday, so it was definitely good! 😉 Hope yours was, too! 🙂

      Shirley

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  20. Kay Guest says

    Hey Shirley!
    There are so many recipes here and they all look so good!
    Hope you are doing well these days, I know you are eating good!!!
    Love,
    Kay

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    • Shirley says

      Hey there, Kay–It’s so great to see you! I’ve missed you! Yes, summer time brings so much good eating, which can be somewhat surprising when it’s as hot as it’s been of late. 😉

      xo,
      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Sarena–Yes, I’m craving the cold stuff, too!! And lots of it! I had a watermelon smoothie this morning. It was so refreshing. I can’t get enough! We continued celebrating through the weekend, so it was indeed a good 4th. 😉 I’m glad your family’s 4th was good, too. BTW, your latest creation, that Pina Colada Cake with the pineapple “flowers” looks incredibly good! 🙂

      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Carol–Thanks, dear! It was my pleasure to include your new vegan burgers–total yumminess there. 🙂 Everyone wants the watermelon margaritas! We need to have a party. It might have to be virtual, but we could all lift our glasses at the same time. 😉

      Our 4th was great. It went from a quiet celebration on the actual day to a lively out-of-state-one this past weekend. Hope yours was grand!

      xo,
      Shirley

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  24. Mari says

    I love these roundups so much. I have gotten so many great recipes from these posts, and I have found so many blogs to follow, that there are days when I literally get 100 emails! We won’t even talk about the amount of recipes I have printed for my collection, because there are so many I have no idea how many there are. We are making the pimiento cheese spread today, double yum, and the black bean burgers are next in my list to try. I love hamburgers, but there are just some days I don’t feel like eating meat, and these look and sound perfect, delicious, and easy. The family loves the cheese spread, and is still eating the pizza once a week! My son-in-law the gluten phobe ate two of the pieces my daughter took home, and emailed me to say how delicious they were. That is unprecedented for him. They are flying out of Washington today for Africa, and I suspect that when I visit them next year, I will be making that pizza a few times! For anyone who is interested in the delicious Breton gluten free crackers, and is having trouble finding them, they are available at Walmart.com. I was excited to find the second variety there and live in hopes of the bean crackers making their way there eventually. Wally’s price is pretty good, and shipping isn’t bad. If you spend fifty or more you get free shipping, but I only ordered the case of crackers this time, so I paid $4.95 in shipping and handling. I love those crackers; they are delicious and as good as any cracker on the planet. Thanks for my new obsession, Shirley! We eat them out of the box, with pimiento cheese spread, and with soup and chili. Your blogs are so amazing. I love the gluten free desserts one too, because I love baking, and those recipes always turn out great.

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    • Shirley says

      Mari–You’re such a sweetheart for leaving this fabulous comment with such wonderful feedback! Your comments always make my day and remind me why I continue to blog. I can’t tell you how much I appreciate that and I’m tickled pink over all you’ve shared here! 🙂

      Big hugs of gratitude to you! Have a great week, dear!
      Shirley

      Reply

  25. jules says

    YUM! Another beautiful recipe round-up, Shirley! And thanks for featuring the photo of my Fruit Pizza at the end. It’s always been one of my favorites!
    Happy Red, White & Blue!
    oxoxxo
    ~jules
    gfJules.com

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    • Shirley says

      Thanks, Jules! So happy to include your fruit pizza, of course. 🙂 The hardest part about roundups is knowing when to stop. I could have included many more recipes of yours!

      Hope you had a wonderful 4th, dear! We did, with Son and all his 20-something friends at our mountain/river property. We’re still recovering and we didn’t even over indulge or anything. 😉 Even Sonny is still recovering from all the excitement! LOL, but true.

      xoxo,
      Shirley

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  26. Linda says

    This is another great roundup, Shirley. I’m particularly bad about coming up with drink ideas so it’s nice that you include those. Thanks for including my cupcakes and fruit pizza. I just shared the post!

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    • Shirley says

      Thanks so much, Linda! I love festive drinks. Because even the healthier ones can be a treat, they can be a fun indulgence for celebrations of any kind. You new cupcakes recipe is wonderful and your fruit pizza is one of the prettiest ones I’ve ever seen. Thanks so much for sharing, dear!

      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      Thanks, Alisa! Yes, that carrot cake catches everyone’s eye! 😉 So happy to share your method of cooking perfect corn on the cob. We all want to be eating that right now. 🙂

      Shirley

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  28. Ina Gawne says

    Dear Shirley….OMG…I want to dive into everyone of these recipes right now! They look absolutely delicious. Thanks for sharing….your watermelon sherbert is seriously something I need right now…so so hot in my neck of the woods!

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    • Shirley says

      Hi Ina–Thank you, my friend! I do love that watermelon sherbet. Might be time to make some again. 😉 I love ice cream and sherbert to cool off!

      Btw, I shared your marinated zucchini salad on Facebook the other day and people loved it! 🙂

      Shirley

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    • Shirley says

      My pleasure, Audrey. I know … there’s too much goodness to share! I have to pick and choose and it’s too hard. 😉 We had a fabulous 4th–thank you! Hope you had a lovely Canada Day, dear! 🙂

      Shirley

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  31. April J Harris says

    What a fabulous collection of recipes for summer entertaining & celebrations, Shirley! It’s hard to pick favourites, but I do love that Neopolitan Cake!! Thank you for sharing this post with us at the Hearth and Soul hop. I’ve pinned it to my Entertaining Board on Pinterest.

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    • Shirley says

      Hi April–I’m catching up after my vacation to Paris and other parts of France. 😉 I really appreciate you sharing this post and I couldn’t agree more on Audrey’s Neopolitan Cake! 🙂

      Shirley

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  32. [email protected] free A-Z Blog says

    Shirley,
    Your roundups are the perfect place to search for a holiday recipe. I was looking for a good dessert and I fell in love with the gluten free carrot cake! perfect- I always enjoy browsing through your roundups and I always find something ( or two) that I want to try.. thanks —

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  33. Nancy says

    Shirley, As always, so many great ideas but think the Watermelon Margarita is at the top of the list. Even though I have a few bean burgers recipes myself, yours sound wonderful…with a lot more kick! The blackened black bean burger will be on the lunch menu soon. Thanks!

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    • Shirley Braden says

      Thank you, Nancy! I do enjoy that watermelon margarita very much abd the blackened black bean burgers are so flavorful. I’ve even served them to guests. Hope you like both recipes when you try them!

      Happy 4th!
      Shirley

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  34. Nancy says

    I’m sure we’ll love them both. I have some black beans soaking now, getting ready for the instant pot. How can you go wrong with a Watermelon Margarita! Happy 4th to you as well. Nancy

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