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Festive Recipes For Your July 4th Cookout

An All-American summer holiday, the 4th of July is a popular time to host a backyard BBQ and family get together. July 4th cookouts usually include patriotic desserts, summer food favorites and grilled foods to cover the table. If you are looking for some inspiration on what to bring to the party or how to impress your guests, Kitchen Kneads has all the ingredients, spices and foods you need to make it happen. 

For the best BBQ you may have to come up with some creative food options. If you are at a loss for what to make, here are some recipes and inspiration to help. 

Black-Eyed Peas Summer Salad

1- Chips And Salsa

This popular appetizer is a crowd favorite all year round, but summer time is a great time to try other veggie or fruit flavored salsa’s. Kitchen Kneads has a Black Bean Corn Salsa and a Peach Salsa to add to your party platter. Another great way to add some extra spice to the food line up is to bake your own tortilla chips with different seasonings. 

2- Homemade Pie

The American classic of homemade apple pie is an important part of a 4th of July party. Even if you choose to go with a different filling, pies are a popular dessert for all occasions. Fruit pies are best for the summer because there is easy access to in season produce and fruit.

You can get extra festive with a decorative pie crust. Cut out stars or create an American flag with the filling or crust!

3- Loaded Hot Dogs

Hot dogs are a common outdoor cookout food but there is a way for you to upgrade just a basic hot dog or brat. Topping a grilled or smoked hot dog with chili, sautéed onions, bacon, jalapenos and cheddar cheese, pickled vegetables, tomato salsa, and common condiments can dress up a classic. 

Mixed Berry Custard Pie, July 4th Cookout

4- Squash Fricassee

Summer squash is a popular vegetable that grows during the summer time. Zucchini, spaghetti squash, or even eggplant can be used to make a summer fricassee. This dish is a cross between a saute and a stew. It is a light dish that can be made with more spice or without and uses lots of squash, tomatoes, corn and you can add a protein. 

5- Potato Salad

Macaroni or potato salad is an easy side dish for potlucks and cook outs. This may not be the fanciest dish, but there are multiple different recipes that include red or yellow potatoes, topped with paprika, add eggs and bacon or include vegetables. 

6- Cornbread

Flavored cornbread can be another side dish to include in your 4th of July cookout. Making cornbread from scratch, or just from a box mixed can be made with additives such as jalapenos, crumbled sausage, basil, or cheddar cheese. 

7- Pulled Pork Sandwiches

BBQ pulled pork sandwiches are a staple for summer time. 4th of July cookouts can feature multiple entree options, but this one is sure to be a favorite. Using a homemade BBQ sauce is a sure way that guests will be asking for the recipe. 

Making BBQ sauce can be easy with Kitchen Kneads with ingredients such as apple cider vinegar, brown sugar, corn syrup and more. We have quality ingredients to make a hearty sauce for the whole family. 

July 4th Cookout Recipes

8- Red, White And Blue Desserts

Patriotic desserts are traditional and an easy way to add some flare to your outdoor feast. Some popular desserts are red, white and blue M&M’s which can be baked into cookies or brownies. Adding some color to these popular desserts are easy but are sure to be a hit with children and adults alike. 

Chocolate coated pretzels, red, white and blue popsicles, or fruit pizza are other popular options. 

July 4th Cookout With Kitchen Kneads

Kitchen Kneads started in 1973, and with over 40 years of experience, Utah trusts us to provide them with gadgets, trusted and local ingredients and the skills they need to be successful in the kitchen. We share our love for products, recipes and our store with our customers. Our community can improve with the joy of baking and cooking.

Kitchen Kneads works with and sells brands such as, Kamut, Nesco, Salt City Nut Company, Torani, Wilton, Wonder Mill and more. This gives you a broad range of ingredients and flavors to choose from and experiment with. 

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We are open Monday through Saturday and offer shopping for ingredients online as well. We look forward to serving you and helping you learn more about cooking and baking. If you want to practice or learn more, we offer cooking classes for those of all skill levels. You can sign up here and learn more about scratch baking!

Kitchen Kneads Ogden, UT Kitchen Supply Store- Scratch baking

At Kitchen Kneads we want all of our customers to feel that they have the skills to create amazing dishes. Cooking and baking take lots of trial and error and could be frustrating to learn. That’s why we offer cooking classes all year long for all different foods, skill levels and seasons. 

Two of our upcoming classes feature the basics of bread baking and a sourdough bread class. Both of which can use scratch baking techniques, that here at Kitchen Kneads is important to us. We have provided some more information about scratch baking and our classes to help people learn more about this hobby.  

What Is Scratch Baking?

Scratch baking refers to when you don’t use a mix to make your baked foods, but rather, make them “from scratch”. Now, we don’t mean you need to go and grow your own yeast, but rather, just the raw ingredients that you can pick up at any store, including here at Kitchen Kneads, and then combine in order to make your pastries or breads.

There are simple and complex recipes that involve scratch baking, so you can start where you feel comfortable. Scratch baking does require finesse though and if not done correctly, can result in dry cakes or breads. 

For scratch baking you will need to have the right ingredients before beginning, use the right baking temperature, and measure ingredients correctly. You can learn more in depth techniques from our blog. 

More About Bread

Bread comes in thousands of different shapes, sizes, flavors and textures. Breads are classified by flour and leaveners that react together to give them their porous and tender quality. Leaveners come in the form of baking powder, baking soda and yeast. Baking powder and soda work quicker than yeast. 

Yeast is a live, single-celled fungus. The organism lives dormant until it is activated by warm water and once reactivated, yeast begins to feed on the sugars in flour. This is what makes bread rise. 

One important step for making bread with yeast is the proof. Letting your dough proof helps the yeast to create bubbles and rise. Let the dough double in size and then use your knuckles to punch the dough down. Then you will start the second proof inside the pan that you will be baking the bread in. 

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Basics Class

If you ever crave the experience and taste of homemade bread but can’t seem to get the results you want, come take our basic bread class. Alan will show you tips and tricks and overall knacks in the kitchen for making the best loaf of bread. The basic bread making class will help you “rise to the occasion” and is being held at our Ogden location on August 6th at 10 a.m. 

Sourdough Baking Class

Our sourdough class will focus on the process of just sourdough bread from start to finish. This bread has been around through the ages and is a very popular bread type so “get started on sourdough” with Kitchen Kneads. The class will also be held at our Ogden location on October 24th at 2 p.m. 

You can purchase seats on our website for all of our cooking classes. 

Host An Event

If you are wanting to participate in a cooking class but are wanting to have a more personal experience with family and friends, you can host your own! Kitchen Kneads can take away the stress and mess of planning a party. Let us know how many people are in your group and we will design a special event that meets your budget and expectations. 

Our menus for private events have options of Thai, French, Indian and Italian. Private events can fit parties up to 25 people and we take care of the set-up and clean up. This is a great opportunity for corporate functions, team building activities or having a family get together. 

To customize your event you can email us at classes@kitchenkneads.com and we will get back to you as soon as possible. 

More About Kitchen Kneads

Kitchen Kneads is your one stop shop for quality grains, flour, kitchen appliances and other ingredients. We have a wide selection of chocolate, baking flour, nuts and other baking ingredients. Helping you to have a beautiful cooking experience is a priority to us here at Kitchen Kneads. Join us to learn more about cooking and baking and expand your knowledge of ingredients. 

If you want to learn more about the brands we carry or see our other cooking classes, head to our website. 

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Summer backyard BBQ foods

Hosting a summer party or backyard BBQ is the best way to take advantage of the great weather, expand your cooking skills and host your family and friends for some bonding time. Planning for all the elements of a BBQ can get complicated, Kitchen Kneads wants to help make it easier. Here are some delicious recipe ideas to woo the crowd at your next gathering, some of which are heart healthy. Don’t sacrifice your health for a party. Include healthy food into your party!

Chicken Tacos

Upgrade Taco Tuesday with this backyard BBQ ground chicken taco recipe. Add some extra kick with some paprika, garlic and BBQ sauce. Top with some coleslaw and serve with your favorite marg for the perfect summer dish. 

Korean Barbecued Short Ribs

Ribs are some of the best summer grilling staples. Ribs can be grilled, smoked or baked so there are plenty of options to make yours stand out from the rest. The key to great ribs is brown sugar. Rubbing your ribs with your favorite BBQ sauce and brown sugar and letting them marinate makes your ribs divine. 

For this recipe include an Asian pear, garlic, scallions, ginger, fish sauce and coconut vinegar to add the Korean style. Throw it in the slow cooker for 9-11 hours and you are set to go. 

Chicken Kebabs And Grilled Vinegar Potatoes

Marinating your meat is important for long lasting flavor, but a little secret is to add yogurt to your marinade. Adding salt and vinegar to your grilled potatoes is the perfect addition if you love salt and vinegar potato chips. 

Avocado Salsa

A delightful twist on regular guacamole that includes creamy avocado, black beans and fresh chopped veggies. With cucumber, bell peppers, red pepper flakes and lime juice, this dip is sure to intrigue you and your guests taste buds. 

Black-Eyed Peas Summer Salad

Broiled Glazed Peaches

Summer time is the best time to find local and fresh fruit. Grilling up fruit at your next backyard BBQ is a great way to add some flare to your party. This recipe includes the broiled peaches with a glaze and stuffs them with blueberry cream cheese compote! 

Black Bean Burgers With Mustard Potato Salad

If you want the summer burger but don’t want to eat red meat, black bean burgers are a great substitute. Blend together black beans and rice to create your burgers. These are moist and will satisfy even the meat lovers in your family. 

This mustard potato salad is super simple to make and will surely be a crowd favorite. Cook your potatoes until they are tender, then add oil, mustard, vinegar, pepper, salt and green onions to top. 

Grilled Salmon With Molasses-Lime Glaze

Salmon is a lean meat that has lots of health benefits. Packed with nutrients and flavor, salmon is a crowd pleasing option. Lightly brushing each side of the salmon with olive oil, molasses, mustard, lime juice and ginger will give them a nice crust. 

Fish is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and is known as brain food. Your body will thank you for choosing this as your summer backyard BBQ food. 

Homemade Root Beer

Soda is also another summer staple that usually makes an appearance at every party. Kitchen Kneads has a Root Beer flavor oil that can help to make your own homemade Root Beer! Not only is homemade better, it’s also fun to make. Using dry ice, sugar, the flavoring and cold water you can make this backyard BBQ favorite summer drink in just 15 minutes or less. 

Kitchen Kneads

At Kitchen Kneads, we want your backyard BBQ to be the talk of the town. Located in Ogden, we have ingredients to make your dishes stand out. You can order online or come in person. Not only do we provide ingredients and flavorings to make your dishes amazing, we also offer cooking classes to help you expand your cooking skills. You can learn more about them on our blog. 


We also offer appliances, utensils, serving tools and other gadgets to make your kitchen more functional and provide your guests with an amazing party experience. Serve up your dishes with the best tongs or cook your burgers with our thermometers.

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