What do you serve at a Fourth of July party? Whether it's a smaller gathering or a big backyard cookout, it's best to have all bases covered. This means preparing some flavorful appetizers for guests to enjoy upon arrival (and of course appetizers are always great to bring if you're headed to a …
Finger foods
Salads
• 1 small watermelon, rind removed and cut into cubes • 1 pint blueberries, washed • 4 ounces feta cheese, crumbled • 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil 1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice • 1/2 teaspoons lemon zest • 2 tablespoons roughly chopped fresh mint • Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste Chef …
• 1 head leaf or iceberg lettuce, torn into bite size pieces • 1 green bell pepper, seeded and chopped • 1/2 red onion, cut into thin rings • 2 ribs celery, cut into 1/2-inch slices • 1/2 pound fresh mushrooms, thinly sliced 2 teaspoons lemon juice • 1¾ cups frozen peas, thawed • 2 cups mayonnaise • 1 cup shredded cheddar …
• One (10-ounce) container Brussels sprouts, trimmed • Juice of 1/2 lemon • Coarse sea salt or kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus, more to taste • 1 cup toasted walnuts, chopped • 3/4 cup grated Manchego, young pecorino or aged Gruyere cheese Chef notes Raw, …