Happy Independence Day!!
If you live in the States it is time for fireworks, parades, and celebrating the birth of our nation. I am planning to spend a great deal of this long weekend in my kitchen because what celebration is complete with out some really good food?
I am always looking for inspiration, and if you are too then I think I can help! Below are my picks for this year’s 4th of July festivities.
![Big Evil Cheeseburger](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4054/4522008417_65f25f3ede.jpg)
‘Big Evil’ Cheeseburger
![Bacon Dill Potato Salad](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5085/5269163218_912a413c1f.jpg)
Bacon Dill Potato Salad
![Braised Short Rib Sandwich, Sweet Potato Chips, Chocolate Peanut Butter Parfait](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4083/5100754353_4ebdef2a66.jpg)
Braised Short Rib Sandwiches, Sweet Potato Chips, and Chocolate Peanut Parfaits
!['Super Evil' Bacon Meatballs](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5173/5575486921_4ae8e9a1ab.jpg)
‘Super Evil’ Bacon Meatballs
![Pigs in Blankets](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5201/5368657355_eae08c5929.jpg)
Jalapeno Cheddar Pigs in Blankets
![Shredded Beef Sliders](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5140/5484218587_18e5c91bc6.jpg)
Shredded Beef Sliders with Carrot Apple Slaw
![Apple Fried Pies](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4146/5068143363_af2d216cd5.jpg)
Apple Fried Pies Made With Puff Pastry
![Peach Cream Pie](http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4877304327_f772c2306b.jpg)
Peach Cream Pie
![Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies](http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5134/5396697818_047e646a51.jpg)
Chocolate Chip Cookie Brownies
Have a happy and safe 4th of July!!