Summertime is just full of fun reasons to celebrate America. Don’t wait until Independence Day to try one of these fun recipes for your next get together with friends.
Martha Stewart Star Spangled Shortcake
How can you go wrong with Martha? This shortcake is sweet,
but not so sweet your dentist comes running. Just right for hot summer days.
There’s always room for Jell-o. It’s time the younger generation (under 50 in this case) learns the art of Jell-o. Snack, dessert, salad and art – Jell-o covers all the bases. This recipe mimics stained glass, so you feel self-rightous just eating it!
This Red White and Blue Potato Salad comes from the web site, Proud Italian Cook.
Starchy blue food wins in my book any day! Are the blue potatoes
healthier for you than the white? Just wondering.
And if anyone puts you on the spot and asks if you made it yourself, give them the smallest slice.

Big Bear’s Wife has come up with Independence Punch for your beverage dispenser.
This looks fun. I may have to give it a try – more science experiment than recipe.
Do any of these look good to you?
Happy summer cooking!