{"id":23079,"date":"2014-06-26T18:20:25","date_gmt":"2014-06-26T23:20:25","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=23079"},"modified":"2014-06-26T18:32:30","modified_gmt":"2014-06-26T23:32:30","slug":"festive-red-foods-for-the-fourth","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/?p=23079","title":{"rendered":"Festive Red Foods for the Fourth!"},"content":{"rendered":"

Mom and I put our heads together and decided to revisit some of our recipes that have a touch of red in them (or are all red) for you in honor of July 4 next week. \u00a0These recipes would be good for a party or just two people, are perfect for summer, and just happen to have a little or a lot of red. \u00a0We’ll let you figure out how you want to do the blue and the white. \u00a0Just click on the link with each recipe, and it will take you to the original post.<\/h3>\n

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GAZPACHO<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Gazpacho\"

Gazpacho<\/p><\/div>\n

Tomato season is already here in most of the country, but if you can’t get them yet, that’s okay.\u00a0 This cold soup can be made with either fresh or canned tomatoes. \u00a0Go here<\/a> for the recipe.<\/h3>\n

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BRUSCHETTA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Bruschetta\"

Bruschetta<\/p><\/div>\n

This is a great appetizer if you are entertaining. \u00a0Let your guests munch on them while you finish your dinner prep. \u00a0Go here<\/a> for the recipe.<\/h3>\n

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FRUIT SALSA<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Fruit

Fruit Salsa<\/p><\/div>\n

Although this different version of \u00a0salsa isn’t all red, you can go heavy on the strawberries and raspberries. \u00a0Toss in some blueberries, and it will be even more festive. \u00a0Go here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

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STRAWBERRY ALMOND SALAD<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Strawberry,

Strawberry, Almond Salad<\/p><\/div>\n

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Again, this isn’t completely red, but you can omit the peas and add some blueberries and feta cheese to and call it a “Red, White, and Blue” \u00a0salad. \u00a0Go here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

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FRESH STRAWBERRY PIE<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Strawberry

Strawberry Pie<\/p><\/div>\n

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Here’s a “behind-the-scenes, let’s keep it real” story about this recipe. \u00a0It’s really a great recipe, but when my mom tried to take photos of it, the pie completely fell apart. \u00a0She took tons of photos and was able to use just one in the blog, and it wasn’t that great. \u00a0That’s why she covered it up with the BIG BLACK LETTERS. \u00a0Hopefully, yours will stay together. \u00a0Top it with some whipped cream and a teeny little flag and call it a day. \u00a0Here<\/a> is the recipe.<\/h3>\n

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FIRECRACKERS<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Fire

Fire crackers<\/p><\/div>\n

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When we drink this cocktail in December, we call it a “Poinsettia”, but for the 4th of July, just call it a “Firecracker”. \u00a0Go here<\/a>.<\/h3>\n

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CAKE POPS<\/em><\/span><\/p>\n

\"Cake

Cake Pops<\/p><\/div>\n

Let’s face it. \u00a0These cake pops look like firecrackers. \u00a0Go here<\/a> for the recipe.<\/h3>\n

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We hope these recipes give you some ideas for your holiday menu. \u00a0 We are counting down the days until my brother’s wedding. \u00a0Our family will be hosting the rehearsal party on the 4th of July, and we’re doing it in Nebraska where the wedding will be held. \u00a0Have a great week-end.\u00a0We will see you Monday.<\/h3>\n

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Cheers!<\/h3>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

Mom and I put our heads together and decided to revisit some of our recipes that have a touch of red in them (or are all red) for you in honor of July 4 next week. \u00a0These recipes would be good for a party or just two people, are perfect for summer, and just happen […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":23082,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_genesis_hide_title":false,"_genesis_hide_breadcrumbs":false,"_genesis_hide_singular_image":false,"_genesis_custom_body_class":"","_genesis_custom_post_class":"","_genesis_layout":""},"categories":[18],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23079"}],"collection":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=23079"}],"version-history":[{"count":9,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23079\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":23089,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/23079\/revisions\/23089"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/media\/23082"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=23079"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=23079"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"http:\/\/the2seasons.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=23079"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}