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Posts tagged “Holidays - 4th of July”

What Are the Best Marinades or Glazes for Grilled Chicken?

This weekend I am taking a platter of chicken over to a friend's. We're having a good old-fashioned cook-out, and I am already thinking of moist, flavorful grilled chicken. I have my eye on a couple o...

Grill Out! 21 Good Grilling Tips, Recipes, and Ideas

We took a walk back through our archives of grilling goodness and came back with an armful of good ideas, helpful tips, and inspirational recipes. From cinnamon stick skewers to when (and why) to leav...

Happy Independence Day from The Kitchn!

Happy 4th of July! Is the grill fired up yet? Well, we do realize that it's only July 3rd, but since the 4th falls on a Saturday, we're observing the holiday today here on the blog. But we're not leav...

Tasteful Red, White, and Blue Food for the Fourth

We don't often venture into kitschy territory with food (bad childhood memories of green milk on St. Patrick's Day), but there are a lot of dishes you can make that are red, white, and blue without fe...

Fruit Flag for the 4th of July

We'll show you a few more good ideas for tasteful red, white, and blue food later today, but here's a first look: a patriotically-arranged fruit platter. ...

July 4th: Great Wines for Independence Day Celebrations

It is almost July 4th again. Summer has finally arrived, and it is time to take to eating outdoors. Which wines will you serve for your gatherings and celebrations? Do you feel nationalistic and alway...

How to Cook the Perfect Burger
The New York Times

Yes, we have talked about this before. We've written about making perfectly juicy burgers and how to build one (complete with diagram). But this weekend being a burger-noshing holiday, we thought more...

Set a Patriotic Table for Independence Day

The 4th of July is barely two weeks away; do you have a big bash planned for your back stoop? Will the grill be going in full force? Well, we're not waiting until the last minute to give you ideas f...

Straight Up: Top 4 Cocktails for the 4th of July

We’re hosting a small gathering of friends and family for Independence Day this year, and have been busily browsing through some of our favorite cocktail books for inspiration. Here are four of o...

Fourth of July Flag Cake: A Pretty, Round Alternative

Yesterday we took a "Hot or Not" vote on flag cakes (at the time we're writing this, it's pretty much a tie), and then we saw this smaller, round version. Just as festive, but not quite as kitschy. We...

Hot or Not: Flag Cakes

Have you ever made one of these? We certainly have. These sheet cakes iced with white frosting and topped with strawberry (or raspberry) stripes and blueberry stars are all the rage on the 4th of July...

What Are Your July 4th Food Plans?

Friday July 4th - we'll be off tomorrow (except for a couple special posts - think cocktails). We're curious about your food plans. Are you cooking out? Staying in and enjoying the three-day weekend? ...

July 4th Celebrations: The Importance of American Wines

July 4th is a very important celebration. When thinking about what wines to choose, many people feel particularly nationalistic on that day and opt for wines produced in the United States. Bravo! Ame...

Where to Grill or Barbecue in New York City Parks

As we told you yesterday, July is Grilling Month here at the Kitchn. And we realize that we may have lost many of you with that sentence — all of you who lack any outdoor space, even for a tiny char...

Happy Independence Day!

Happy 4th of July to all of our American readers! We hope that you are enjoying the day off, relaxing with friends and family and eating some darn good food. It sounds like many of you have delicious ...

What's Cooking: 4th of July

What are you doing on our national holiday tomorrow? Are you cooking anything special? We always associate 4th of July with good old-fashioned comfort food, made for eating outside on flimsy paper pla...