If you're having a party for the 4th of July, or if you're bringing food to one, try one of these simple recipes.
Fourth of July Parfait
What you need:
Cool whip
Strawberries
Blueberries
Cup
Instructions:
1. Wash and cut fruit.
2. Alternate between blueberries, cool whip and strawberries until you have reached the top of the cup.
3. Chill until served.
Chocolate covered pretzels
What you need:
Pretzel rods
White chocolate chips
Red, white and blue sprinkles
Microwavable bowl
Baking sheet
Wax paper
Food coloring (optional)
Instructions:
1. Cover cookie sheet with wax paper.
2. Microwave chocolate chips in 30-second intervals, stirring in between.
3. Cover half of the pretzel with chocolate and place on cookie sheet.
4. Put sprinkles on top. For a more artistic look, put food coloring in melted white chocolate and drizzle on pretzels.
Hot dog fireworks
What you need:
Hot dogs
Biscuit dough
Colby cheese
Bamboo skewers
Star cookie cutter
Baking sheet
Instructions:
1. Thread a bamboo skewer through the hot dog.
2. Wrap the hog dog with biscuit dough.
3. Bake at 350 degrees for 20 minutes.
4. Using the cookie cutter, cut the cheese into star shapes and place them on top of the skewer.