Bring in the colors of Independence Day when planning your 4^th of July menu.

A visual presentation with red, white and blue makes the day even more festive, I say!

Serving steaks?

Try this tangy steak sauce. It’s red (hey, it counts!) and it adds such great flavor to your ribeye or filet mignon.

For white and a bit of blue, serve Spicy Ribeyes Topped with Blue Cheese. You can knock out two colors at once!

And for the finale, make a fresh berry topping for cheesecake. Strawberries and blueberries make it so patriotic!

What are some other colorful ideas you can incorporate into your 4^th of July celebration?

Summertime is here!

I’m out there every weekend cooking up a storm in my happy place. I wasn’t meant to be stuck inside and freezing.

I need to be free – and warm!

Speaking of freedom… it’s almost time to celebrate this country’s Independence Day. And as with all celebrations in my house it MUST involve food.  Grilling steak HAS to happen at some point in the weekend. But I might mix it up a little and go for a Chateaubriand on the grill for the 4^th.

This year I’m going to prepare some Deviled Eggs and Creamy Coleslaw as sides and then serve this scrumptious recipe – a slight departure from my beloved steaks.

What are you serving for July 4^th?

Marinated Beef Tenderloin (on the grill)

Ingredients:
1 (32 oz.) Chateaubriand
1 bay leaf
sea salt, to taste
2 onions, sliced
1/2 cup vegetable oil
1 clove garlic
freshly ground pepper, to taste

Directions: Rub the Chateaubriand on both sides with salt and pepper. Place meat in shallow pan; add bay leaf, onions, and garlic. Drizzle with oil. Cover and marinate in refrigerator 2 to 3 hours, turning meat once or twice. Drain meat and discard marinade. Grill over medium-hot charcoal, turning to brown evenly. Continue cooking over indirect heat in covered grill, about 25 minutes, turning frequently, until meat is desired degree of doneness.

Have you started planning for an out-of-this-world 4th of July cookout? It’ll be here before you know it!

My family LOVES to eat outside and soak in the sun and atmosphere on July 4th.

Our cookout has GOT to include All-American favorites like all-beef hot dogs, steaks (my favorite) and steakburgers.

I love to make a dessert that’s red, white and blue like blueberries, strawberries and whipped cream in the shape of an American flag. Delish! My kids go wild for this fun-themed food and we get to celebrate the best country in the world.

What are your favorite 4th of July cookout dishes?