Sundays with Friends: Plan your 4th of July Weekend! πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ


Hi again Reader,

Great food, friends and no fuss, that's what this coming holiday weekend πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ should be all about!

Whether you're hosting a backyard BBQ or bringing a dish to share, good food brings people together like nothing else πŸͺ This list has a little bit of everything to make your day feel festive, without overthinking the menu.

I share my picks with a special section featuring friends' recipes. Who knows, you might find new favorites πŸŽ‰

Apps & Drinks

A twist on salsa, this time with πŸ₯‘

​Pigs in a blanket and the easiest smokies never disappoint!

Homemade onion rings ❀️

Bake a tray of loaded nachos!

​Easy sliders for a crowd πŸ₯³

Glasses of agua fresca can save a hot day.

Quick and easy white sangria for a crowd.

Have everyone covered with pitchers of classic lemonade and some spiked with vodka! πŸ‹πŸ«

Mains & Salads

This pulled pork sandwich is a flavor powerhouse!

A classic salad with shrimp 🍀

Grill the best garlic steak!

An excellent​ sandwich for chicken lovers.

​Coleslaw with a bright and zesty dressing.

It's our most popular old-fashioned salad on Pinterest.

My favorite cheeseburger has πŸ’™ πŸ§€

The best from my friends

Sweet endings

Simple and crowd-pleasing lemony dessert.

The perfect patriotic sweet snack.

Bake s'mores bars and watch everyone smile.

Fun and colorful cake pops.

​This cobbler screams holiday weekend πŸ’

Make this 2-ingredient fudge!

This simple cheesecake will never disappoint ⭐️

A festive take on fruit salad ❀️

This easy dessert can be red, white and blue πŸ₯³

​

​

If you make a recipe from the blog and you like it, please rate it ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ and leave a comment. I sincerely appreciate your feedback πŸ’›

Paula
​
Founder of Vintage Kitchen Notes. Avid baker & professional recipe creator

​
​More about me​

​Unsubscribe | Scalabrini Ortiz 1146, CABA, Buenos Aires, 1414

​

Vintage Kitchen Notes

I want to encourage people to have fun in the kitchen by sharing easy baking recipes, sweet and savory, from vintage classics to family favorites, with step-by-step instructions.

Read more from Vintage Kitchen Notes
Serving of fresh cherry dump cake with cream.

Hi again Reader, Here are our historically most clicked and searched July recipes to enjoy the sunny, grilling season that's in full swing, or cozy up on cold days, depending on where you are in the world 🌎 Most Clicked July Recipes Pineapple cream cheese pie Blackberry muffins Fresh Cherry Dump Cake Potato bacon salad Pear Cobbler Blue Cheeseburger Zucchini Carrot Muffins Lemon Pound Cake No Knead French Bread Oreo Cheesecake Walnut Chip Oatmeal Cookies Sour Cream Cheesecake MORE SUMMER...

Scooping Oreo ice cream on a waffle cone. Light gray background.

When in doubt, grill πŸ˜‰ Hi again Reader, It's time to turn off the oven and enjoy the sunny days. I come bearing grilling recipes, no-bake desserts, and simple Summer extras to keep it casual. No overthinking needed, just a whole lot of flavor! It’s the kind of easygoing spread that works for lazy weekend lunches, last-minute gatherings, or when you just want to β€œcook” without really cooking. Savory For starters and sauces, let's go with some crowd-pleasing favorites. Zucchini corn fritters?...

Close up peach cobbler. Silver spoon.

Hi again Reader, Summer gatherings (4th of July included) are so much more fun when you can actually enjoy them instead of being stuck in the kitchen all day! That's where these easy sweets and desserts come in clutch. They can be prepped early, then arranged on pretty platters or served straight from the panβ€”no last-minute stress, just gorgeous bites that always get rave reviews. Pick your flavor lineup: Three to five different desserts hit the sweet spot for most crowds. I always include...