Fourth of July Archives | Cool Mom Eats

30+ of our favorite red white and blue recipes for your 4th of July celebration.

by Kate Etue | Jun 28, 2021 | Party!, Recipes

It’s no surprise that we think that the best 4th of July parties are all about the food. Well, and the company too. Fireworks are just a bonus. Let me just say that after a year of isolation and some other really tough stuff, all of us here are more than ready...

Our favorite vegetarian and vegan BBQ dishes for summer cookouts

by Kate Etue | Jul 1, 2019 | Party!, Recipes

If you’re looking for vegan BBQ dishes everyone will love, you’ve come to the right place! Maybe you’re one of the many vegetarian or vegans who won’t be grilling up meat at your cookouts this summer. Or maybe you’re an omnivore...

The best way to grill sausage for all your summer cookouts and barbecues.

by Jane Sweeney | Jul 1, 2019 | Party!, Recipes, Tips + Tricks

Fourth of July is coming up and grilled sausages are on the menu for our cookout. They’re one of my favorite things to grill pretty much anytime the sun is shining, but especially for summer holiday gatherings. Buy a variety of sausages, prep all the mustards and...

7 easy 4th of July fruit dishes that really wow!

by Kate Etue | Jun 29, 2019 | Recipes

We’re thinking ahead to our Independence Day cookouts coming up this week, and one of my favorite, festive treats to bring to a party is 4th of July fruit dishes. From tarts and pies to fruit salad and skewers, we’ve found 7 delicious and easy dishes you...

9 easy, last-minute, 4th of July dessert recipes that will be the star of your party

by Marsha Takeda-Morrison | Jul 2, 2018 | Holiday Cooking, Recipes

I’ve got some easy to prepare, semi-homemade last-minute 4th of July themed desserts for you that will have your guests saying, “Baby, you’re a firework!” Because I’ve been there: The 4th of July picnic is in a few hours, and I totally forgot I volunteered...