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Fourth of July Party

Turn out this Fourth of July feast in a flash.
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By Tara Bench | Photography by Cedric Angeles
plate of wrapped silverware

We always want to throw a party for the Fourth of July, but never like working hard on a hot summer day. So don't! Fire up the grill and put together a meal using ingredients you have on hand (check our Every Day essentials list) plus a few last-minute groceries.

menu

Check our Every Day essentials list  >>
Fourth of July Party grocery list  >>
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Balsamic Potato and Green Bean Salad  >>
Grilled Corn with Parmesan Butter  >>
Berry Cakes with Cinnamon Whipped Cream  >>
Mango-Ginger Mocktails  >>
 

extras

Fourth of July Recipes, Menus, Decorations + more  >>
All-American BBQ  >>
Video: How to Cut Up a Pineapple >>
 
flowers in blue cans
 party spread
 silverware wrapped in star napkins
 woman pouring water

tips + how-tos

How to Set the Scene

1. Gather old blue cans or vases -- or pick up an assortment at a craft store -- and fill with white and red flowers.

2. Use navy-blue and red bandanas as table runners or liners for breadbaskets.

3. Using a star-shaped hole punch (available at craft stores), cut stars out of strips of heavy white paper and tape around red napkins.

 

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