Today I thought it would be fun to feature some of the amazing recipes I've seen floating around for the 4th of July. I think adding themed deserts or sides to your 4th of July celebrations makes everything feel so much more festive and memorable. Here are some fresh and very tasty ideas of how you can ramp up your food ideas for the fourth.
Do you have any other fun Fourth of July recipes you enjoy? If so, we'd love to hear about them. Now that I've got the sweet side of life covered, its time to go find some grilling ideas! Happy 4th!
American Flag Pie from The Winthrop Chronicles
Adorable 4th of July Popsicles from Stagetecture
Patriotic Fruit Salad from Whole and Heavenly Oven
Gorgeous Strawberry Blueberry Shortcakes from Whats Gaby Cooking
Oh so cute watermelon on a stick from Skinny Taste
Do you have any other fun Fourth of July recipes you enjoy? If so, we'd love to hear about them. Now that I've got the sweet side of life covered, its time to go find some grilling ideas! Happy 4th!
As a parent, you are bound to get persuaded into fort building on quite a regular basis. Spending so much time underneath my kitchen table reading and pretending, gave me a great idea. My husband loves when I come up with an idea on my very own - no pinterest needed! Haha. I decided to paint a sky on the underside of our kitchen table!
This was the perfect easy afternoon craft. You simply flip your table over and freehand whatever storms, clouds, stars, whatever your imagination can think up. And as you can see from the smudges, our son got involved too! We used acrylic paint, which is inexpensive, durable, and dries quickly. I was unsure if my son would love it, but he has spent every single day playing under our table "in his cave" since the day we painted it. It was so quick and cheap and he has gotten so much enjoyment from it.
And the best part is, when he gets bored with it, we can simply paint over it and add new characters or scenes and it will be like new to him again! I also love that when our table is sitting in our kitchen and company comes over, my house looks perfectly clean and orderly, but there is a world of fun still available to our little man. Give it a try on your kitchen table and you won't regret it!
Who doesn't love when a recipe calls for an inexpensive cut of meat? It's such a great way to keep the grocery bill in check while keeping your family satisfied. Pork loin is delicious, and you can actually get the precut pork steaks on sale frequently. This dish is tart, savory, and oh so satisfying. The other thing I love about this meal is it's use of coconut flour. Coconut flour can be used the same way traditional flour can, only its much healthier for you. It's an excellent source of dietary fiber. It's low in sodium, carbohydrates, and cholesterol. It's an excellent ingredient for anyone that has gone gluten free as well.
Ingredients:
2 tablespoons olive oil
8 ounces egg noodles
4 precut pork loin steaks
1/4 cup coconut flour (found here)
1 teaspoon Lavender Apple herbs de provence (found here)
2/3 cup white wine
1 large garlic clove, minced
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons parlsey, chopped
Directions:
Cook your noodles in salted boiling water for about 8 minutes. Pat your pork steaks dry with a paper towel, then give them a good sprinkle of salt and pepper and cover them with the flour and herbs de provence. Heat your oil in a large skillet. Brown the pork on each side (about 2-3 minutes) then move them to a plate and set aside. In the same skillet and your butter and wine and cook for 3 minutes or until slightly reduced. Then add your garlic and cook for an additional minute. Add your egg noodles to a large bowl, place your chops on top, then cover everything with the sauce and parsley. Salt and pepper as needed.
These golden pork loin steaks, atop dripping noodles have such a wonderful flavor for a dish that comes together in just minutes. How else have you used coconut flour? We'd love to hear from you!
I know I say this every month, but can you believe this month is already almost over? Where does the time go? Before you know it lavender harvest will be upon us. Which reminds me! We have lots to do. Gotta get back to it. Hope you have a wonderful weekend. Come see at the Salt Lake Farmers Market if you can!
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Growing up I always loved Ramen Noodles. Now that I have unfortunatley become an adult and am more aware of what I put into my body, I don't ever let myself buy Ramen Noodles. But I recently stumbled upon a way to make them at home, in a much healthier way! I call this rainbow ramen because of all the beautiful colors. Not only is the beautiful and delicious, its a very affordable meal as well.
This is such a fun throw back dish updated for a more sophisticated palate and more nutrient rich without sacrificing any flavor. Let me know what you think!
Ingredients:
2 large chicken breasts, cut into strips
6 ounces soba noodles
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1/2 head purple cabbage, diced into strips
1 onion, diced
1 brocoli crown
3 carrots, shredded
1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons ketchup
1/4 cup worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon white sugar
1/4 teaspoon hot sauce
Directions:
Heat your oil in a pan, add your chicken strips and cook until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and set aside. Add your vegetables to your pot and cook until soft and heated through. Meanwhile boil a pot of water and add your noodles to the pot. Boil for 3 minutes or so according to the package instructions. Remove your noodles and add them to the vegetables along with the chicken. Add the sesame oil and stir to prevent sticking. Mix together your ketchup, sugar, hot sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and worcestershire sauce. Once combined add it to your noodles and stir until everything is heated through and coated. Serve immediately.
