Recipe Roundup- Our Favorite Independence Day Recipes

Our Favorite July 4th Recipes You Will Love

Updated 2023.

Happy early July 4th to you from Pennsylvania!

In addition to the delicious recipes listed below, we thought it might be fun to share some Pennsylvania Independence Day trivia with you.

• Did you know? The Declaration of Independence was signed in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, which you should know.  Yay us! "From 1776 until the present day, July 4th has been celebrated as the birth of American independence."  -history.com

• But did you know..."John Adams believed that July 2nd was the correct date to celebrate the birth of American independence and would reportedly turn down invitations to appear at July 4th events in protest. -history.com

• Also, Adams and Thomas Jefferson also both died on July 4, 1826--the 50th anniversary of the adoption of the Declaration of Independence". -history.com

In honor of Independence Day, here's a list of our favorite July 4th barbeque recipes to make celebrating at home easy and memorable.

What favorite Cherchies® recipes will you be using this July 4th weekend?  Share them below.

Thanks for stopping by:) Comment below if you have tried any of these recipes or if you have some to add. Come back again for more family-tested recipes, entertaining ideas, and cooking tips using all our favorite Cherchies® gourmet products.

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Stay safe, and have a very happy July 4th.

Appetizers

• Pepper Jam Cream Cheese Recipe

• Sausage Bites with Cranberry Mustard Recipe

• Herbed Dip Recipe

• Champagne Bacon Deviled Eggs Recipe

• Cheesy Havarti Dill Pull-Apart Bread

• The Best Layered Taco Dip Recipe

Salads

• Blooming Tomato With Chicken Salad Recipe

• Caprese Salad Recipe

• Blue Cheese Wedge Salad Recipe

• Strawberry Spinach Salad Recipe

• Best Darn Coleslaw Recipe

• Pretty Vegetable Bean Salad Recipe

Sides

• Herbed Corn on the Cob Recipe

• Pepper Jam Grilled Pineapple Recipe

• Grilled Balsamic Champagne Vegetables Recipe

Entrees

• Strawberry Hot Pepper Kabob Recipe

• Garlic Stuffed Flank Steak Recipe

• Lemon Pepper Chicken Recipe

• Lime Grilled Shrimp Recipe

• Pizzazzed Steak Recipe

• Lemon Tomato Basil Cod Recipe

• Baked Cajun Shrimp Boil Recipe

• Sassy Grilled Chicken Skewers Recipe

• Peachy Chicken And Vegetable Kabob Recipe

Desserts

• Cream Cheese Pie Recipe

• Rustic Cherry Apple Tart Recipe

• Cherry Pie Cookie Bites Recipe

• Apple Butter à la Mode Recipe

• Amazing Strawberry Shortcake Recipe

• Refreshing Fruit Pizza Recipe

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Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Pork Fried Rice Recipe

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Pork Fried Rice Recipe

Cook Time:  15 minutes  Difficulty: Easy

I love turning today's leftovers into tomorrow's masterpiece, and fried rice is the perfect masquerade for leftover meat and veggies. Score one for Mom!

We used leftover pork In this recipe, but chicken or seafood could easily be substituted, or no meat at all.  You may want to make a double batch because it will disappear right before your eyes!  

I couldn't believe the first time I made this easy recipe...my family had second...and third helpings. I guess that says something about my cooking...either that or it could be we starve our children to force them to eat leftovers;)  Just kidding:)

Ingredients (marinade)

• 1 red pepper- coarsely chopped
• 1 yellow pepper- coarsely chopped
• 1 medium red onion- coarsely chopped
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 1/4 cup Teriyaki sauce
• 2 Tablespoons (Tbsp) olive oil
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (tsp.) ground ginger
• 1 1/2 teaspoons (tsp.) Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning
• 1 Tablespoons (Tbsp)  white balsamic vinegar
• 1 Tablespoons (Tbsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard or Cherchies® Hot Banana Pepper Mustard
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Sriracha sauce

Fried Rice Ingredients

• 3 Tablespoons (Tbsp)  olive oil
• Rotisserie chicken or leftover meat, chopped (We used leftover pork for this recipe)
• 5 cups cooked white rice (you can substitute brown rice as I often do unbenounced to my family;)
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) chili powder
• 1 10 oz. pkg. frozen sweet peas
• 2 large eggs, slightly beaten

Preparation

Combine the peppers and chopped onions and the rest of the marinade ingredients in a large zip-top bag and marinade for at least 30 minutes.  Then remove the peppers and onions with a slotted spoon, reserving the marinade for later.

In the meantime, cook the rice according to directions on the package.

After the peppers and onions have marinated, cook the pepper and onions with 3 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet until veggies are slightly tender (depending on the size of the skillet, you may have to make in batches and then mix in a large bowl).

Add rice, peas, chili powder and 1/2 of marinade.  Cook for two minutes on medium stirring constantly. Add eggs and rest of marinade.  Continue to cook and stir, until eggs are cooked.  Hint: If you have a large enough skillet or griddle, move the rice and veggies into a ring with the middle left for the eggs, then mix when egg is cooked.  Here you have it, quick and easy fried rice!  Enjoy:)

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe

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Chicken Broccoli Casserole Recipe

Cooking Time:  50 Minutes  Difficulty: Easy

I'm always looking for easy delicious chicken recipes to add to my chicken collection. This recipe is not only the perfect comfort meal, it can be made ahead.  Make a double batch, one for now and freeze another one for later. 

The original recipe called for cans of cream of mushroom soup.  I prefer to make cream of mushroom soup from scratch, as it makes everything that much more delectable and is ten times better than the store-bought version.  It also can be made ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

Serve this casserole with our Homemade Applesauce Recipe and our Savory Wedge Bread Recipe for a complete meal your family or guests will enjoy!

Ingredients

• 6 whole chicken breasts, cooked and chopped (you can substitute store-bought rotisserie chicken to cut down on cook time)
• 2 packages (10 oz. each) frozen chopped broccoli, cooked for 5 minutes
• 3/4 cup light mayonnaise
• 1 Tablespoon (Tbsp) Cherchies® Champagne Mustard
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning
• Homemade Cream of Mushroom Soup (you could use use 2 cans of store-bought Cream of Mushroom Soup...but why?  Homemade is much better)
• 3/4 cup sharp shredded cheese
• 1/4 lb (1 stick) butter
• 1 teaspoon (tsp) Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning
• 6 oz. panko bread crumbs (we used Gluten Free Panko crumbs)

Preparation

Cut cooked chicken into bite size pieces and mix with mayonnaise in a large bowl. Add broccoli, soup, Cherchies® Champagne Mustard, and Cherchies® Garlic 'n Herbs Seasoning Blend, and cheese.  Mix together and spread the mixture into a 9x13 casserole dish.  

In a small bowl, melt butter in the microwave and stir in bread crumbs.  Place bread crumbs over the casserole and bake at 350 degrees for 50 minutes, or until golden and bubbly.  Enjoy!

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