4th of July Pie Recipes
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- Blueberry Pie
- Cherry Pie
- Apple Pie
- Strawberry Pie
- Raspberry Pie
- Apple Pie
- Mixed Berry Pie
- Peach Pie
- Peaches and Cream Pie
- Blackberry Marionberry Pie
- No-Bake Oreo Pie
- Key Lime Pie
- Strawberry Ice Box Pie
- Reese's Ice Cream Pie
- No-Bake Chocolate Pie
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Mexican Street Corn Pasta Salad
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This Mexican street corn pasta salad is a creamy, flavor-packed side dish made with tender pasta, sweet grilled corn, cotija cheese, and a zesty lime dressing. Inspired by classic elote, it’s perfect for BBQs, potlucks, or easy summer meals.
- 16 Ounces Pasta (I used ditalini, but macaroni or bowtie works)
- 1 Tablespoon Salt
- 6 Ears Corn (husked, or 1 ½ bags fire roasted frozen corn)
- 3 Tablespoons Butter
- 1 ¼ Cups Mayonnaise (or Mexican crema)
- ¼ Cup Sour Cream
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 Lime (zested)
- 2 Limes (juiced)
- ¾-1 Cup Cotija Cheese
- 1-2 Avocados (chopped)
- ½ Cup Cilantro (minced)
- ½ Red Onion (minced)
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Creamy Cucumber Salad
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If you're looking for a refreshing, no-fuss side dish that screams warm weather, this Creamy Cucumber Salad is it!
- ⅓ Cup Sour Cream (or plain greek yogurt)
- ½ Cup Mayonnaise
- 3 Tablespoons Red Wine Vinegar (or white wine vinegar)
- 1 Tablespoon Sugar
- 1 Tablespoon Fresh Dill (chopped)
- 1-2 teaspoons Fresh Parsley (chopped)
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 2 English Cucumbers (large, sliced thin)
- ¼ Red Onion (sliced thin)
- Salt and Pepper (to taste)
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How to Cook Corn on the Cob
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Learn how to boil corn on the cob with this easy, foolproof method. Get perfectly tender, juicy corn every time with simple tips for flavor and timing.
Bakery-Style Chocolate Cookies
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These thick and soft Bakery-Style Triple Chocolate Cookies are are simply the best! There's nothing better than an freshly baked cookie!
- 1 Cup Unsalted Butter (softened)
- ½ Cup Granulated Sugar
- 1 Cup Brown Sugar
- 4 ounces Semi-Sweet Chocolate ((2/3 cup))
- 2 Large Eggs (whisked)
- 3 teaspoons Vanilla Extract
- 2 Cups All-Purpose Flour
- 1 Cup Cocoa Powder
- 1 teaspoon Baking Soda
- ½ teaspoon Salt
- 2 Cups Chocolate Chips ((+ extra for topping) )
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Butter Cakes
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These individual Gooey Butter Cakes are rich, buttery, and filled with a creamy center that melts in your mouth. Served warm with fresh raspberry sauce and vanilla ice cream, they're an easy yet impressive dessert perfect for holidays, dinner parties, and special occasions.
- ¼-⅓ Cup Turbinado Sugar (for sprinkling in ramekins)
- ½ Cup Butter (softened (see note))
- 2 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- ¾ Cup Sugar
- 1 Egg (large, room temperature)
- ½ teaspoon Vanilla
- ¼ teaspoon Almond Extract
- ¾ Cups Flour
- ½ teaspoon Baking Powder
- ½ teaspoon Fine Sea Salt
- 2 oz Cream Cheese (softened)
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
- 1 Egg Yolk (large, room temperature)
- 1 teaspoon Vanilla Paste or Extract (or 1/2 teaspoon almond extract)
- 1 Cup Fresh Raspberries
- 1 Squeeze Lemon Juice
- 3 Tablespoons Sugar
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How to Cook a Smoked Whole Chicken on a Traeger
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Never made a Smoked Whole Chicken on a Traeger? Don't fret, it's easy! In this post, we give step by step instructions on how to smoke a whole chicken.
- 1 Whole Chicken (giblets removed, rinsed and patted dry.)
- 2 teaspoons Fresh Thyme Leaves ((or 1 teaspoon dried))
- 2 teaspoons Kosher Salt
- 1 teaspoon Onion Powder
- 2 Cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 Tablespoon Dark Brown Sugar
- 2 teaspoons Smoked Paprika
- 1 Crack Black Pepper
- ½ teaspoon Ground Mustard
- 1 Pinch Cayenne
- 1 Pinch Chili Powder
- ¼ teaspoon Cumin
- 6 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 16 oz Apple Juice
- Foil Pan
- Pan of apple juice and drippings from the Traeger
- 1 teaspoon Cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon Water
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BBQ Pulled Pork Grilled Cheese with Fresh Guacamole
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This BBQ pulled pork grilled cheese with fresh guacamole is the perfect way to celebrate National Grilled Cheese Day
- 8 Slices Good Quality White Bread
- 2 Cups Shredded Pork (cooked (see note in recipe))
- 2 Cups Your Favorite BBQ Sauce
- 4 Slice Tillamook Sharp Cheddar Cheese
- 1 Avocado (smashed with a fork in a bowl with 1-2 Teaspoons lime juice and 1/4 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon cumin)
- 2-4 Tablespoons Tillamook Butter (softened)
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Sticky Honey Lime Grilled Chicken
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- Oil
- 8 Chicken Thighs (boneless )
- 1 Lime (juiced)
- 1 Cup Honey
- 1 Tablespoon Apple Cider Vinegar
- 2 teaspoons Chili Powder
- 1 1/4 teaspoon Cumin
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Salt
- 1/4 teaspoon Pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon Ground Coriander
- 1/2 teaspoon Onion Powder
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BBQ Chicken Grilled Cheese Sandwiches
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- 1 Tablespoon Olive Oil
- 3 Cups Chicken (cooked, shredded )
- 1/4 Medium Red Onion (sliced)
- 1/2 Cup BBQ Sauce
- 1/4 Cup Fresh Cilantro (chopped )
- 3 Tablespoons Unsalted Butter (softened)
- 8 Slices Crusty Italian Bread
- 8 Slices Thick Cut Pepper Jack Cheese
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