Quick and tasty appetizers and festive summer drinks!

Here are a few easy apps to share this holiday weekend, plus the latest recipes from the blog.

view this email in your browser Last-Minute Appetizers and Drinks If you are looking for a couple of last-minute ideas for appetizers to share with friends this holiday weekend, I have a couple of my favorites here for you. And a festive cocktail or three to mention.  EASY APPETIZERS These 15 minute chicken salad bites come together in no time and can even be made with rotisserie chicken. This Black Bean Hummus is an old standby and a little different than your traditional chips and dip. Our low-calorie Ranch Dip is perfect for dunking all those seasonal veggies! FESTIVE SUMMER COCKTAILS I am low-key-obsessed with these new Arnold Palmer Bourbon Cocktails.  The perfect accompaniment to a game of cornhole has to be a perfect Michelada. These Dark Rum, Mint and Limeade Cocktails are a Fourth of July tradition around here. We love to mix up a big batch to share.  As always I have the latest new recipes below as well as your weeknight menu plan. Hope you enjoy!  Happy Cooking! ~Katie   MONDAY: This Maple Chipotle Peach Barbecue Sauce is sweet, tangy, and spicy. It has it all! We had it on grilled drumsticks and it was absolutely delish! To do so, grill the chicken and then in the last four minutes brush liberally with the peach barbecue sauce. Then turn the chicken to allow the grill to sear and caramelize the sauce. Serve it with Grilled Corn with Lime Butter and this Healthy Classic Potato Salad for your Fourth of July cookout!  GET THE BBQ SAUCE RECIPE HERE... TUESDAY: Lighten up on Tuesday with these low-carb spiralized zucchini noodles with pesto. It is a no-cook vegetarian meal to start off the shortened work week! The pesto adds so much flavor, yet the garden fresh noodles and tomatoes are super light. And the best part is you don't even have to turn on the stove! (That and that this recipe is low-carb and vegetarian!) GET THE RECIPE HERE... WEDNESDAY: It only takes 30 minutes total to cook and assemble these rainbow hued Chicken Quinoa Bowls. They're drizzled with home-made peanut dressing which jazzes up the flavors of the bowls a ton and is quite frankly so delicious you may just want to drink it! GET THE RECIPE HERE... THURSDAY: Some words that come to mind to describe these easy Steak Fajitas are "amazing" "delicious" and "scrumptious!" And that's just a few. They also happen to be fast. [They're ready in 35 minutes flat!] Not to mention the fact that they are so flavorful, thanks to a simple spice blend that seasons both the beef and the sauteed peppers and onions. GET THE RECIPE HERE... FRIDAY: This Kale Salad with Blueberries, Manchego and Pumpkin Seed Clusters is the perfect blend of juicy fresh berries, salty cheese, spicy seed clusters all tossed with kale and a delicious lemon vinaigrette dressing. It is loaded with nutritious ingredients and makes the most of berry season! GET THE RECIPE HERE... Latest From The Blog Watermelon Gin Fizz Cocktail This Watermelon Gin Fizz Cocktail is a refreshing and summery take on the classic gin fizz cocktail. Made with a sweet-tart watermelon juice and a...Read More Keep reading » Peach Barbecue Sauce This peach barbecue sauce is sweet, tangy, and spicy. It has it all! You can brush it over BBQ chicken in the last few minutes...Read More Keep reading » If grilling just isn't your thing because you're never quite sure when something is cooked, then the answer is definitely getting a Thermapen instant digital thermometer! These bad boys are seriously legit. When I toured America's Test Kitchen every test cook had one in their back pocket. I purchased one a couple of years ago and I have never been happier! They give a truly accurate reading instantly and completely take the guesswork out of grilling! Seriously, these thermometers are a GAME CHANGER! Buy Now Copyright © 2022 healthy seasonal recipes, All rights reserved. You are receiving this email because you opted in at www.healthyseasonalrecipes.com Our mailing address is: healthy seasonal recipes PO Box 546 Richmond, Vermont 05477 Add us to your address book Want to change how you receive these emails? You can update your preferences or unsubscribe from this list.