By Casa de Suna
Published Jul 01
The burgers can wait.
This 4th of July, we’re making a case for a menu worth talking about – spiked Italian sodas, grilled spatchcock chicken with a cilantro-citrus lime sauce, and a few other recipes that go a little beyond the usual spread. Here’s what we’re cooking.
Spiked Strawberry Sodas
These Spiked Strawberry Italian Sodas are made for summer gatherings. Make the homemade strawberry syrup the day before, keep it in the fridge, and when guests arrive it’s just a matter of combining with rosé gin and sparkling water. Minimal effort but maximum impression.
Cantaloupe and Cucumber Fattoush Salad
Skip the predictable fruit salad and serve this cantaloupe and cucumber fattoush salad instead. Sweet melon, crisp cucumber, fresh herbs, and crunchy pita make for a dish that’s light, fresh, and unexpectedly delicious. It’s the perfect refreshing side for a warm summer afternoon.
Creamy Caesar-ish Dip
Caesar salad lovers, this one’s for you. We’ve transformed the beloved flavors of a classic Caesar into a creamy dip that clears the bowl. Serve it alongside an abundant crudité platter filled with radishes, carrots, cucumbers, snap peas, and whatever fresh vegetables catch your eye at the market.
Grilled Spatchcock Chicken with Cilantro-Citrus Sauce
For the main event, our grilled spatchcock chicken is guaranteed to impress. Spatchcocking (removing the backbone of the chicken) allows it to cook more evenly while delivering irresistibly crispy skin and juicy meat. After marinating, the chicken is grilled to perfection and finished with a bright cilantro-citrus sauce that adds the perfect burst of fresh flavor.
Fourth of July Slab Cake
No Independence Day celebration is complete without dessert. Our Fourth of July Slab Cake is equal parts festive and elegant, featuring a tender homemade sheet cake topped with vanilla bean cream and an abundance of fresh summer berries. Arrange blueberries and strawberries across the top for a beautiful nod to the classic red, white, and blue color palette.
