July 4th is the feast of the summer. We celebrate the United States’ independence with a truly American pastime: stuffing one’s face silly. For those who like to throw on theme parties, here are 12 red, white and blue dishes that will have guests humming the national anthem as they chew.
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Fruit Kabobs by The Baby Bump Diaries
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Star Blueberry Pie by Betsy Life
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Red, White, and Blueberry Cheesecake Yogurt Cupcakes by Skinny Taste
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Easy Coconut Water and Fresh Berry Popsicles by Back to the Book Nutrition
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Berry and Mascarpone Crostini by Eat. Drink. Love
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Chocolate Dipped Banana Split by I Heart Naptime
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Cheesecake Stuffed Strawberries by Dessert Now Dinner Later
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Deviled Eggs by Created By Diane
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Blueberry, Strawberry, and Jicama Salsa by Two Peas and Their Pod
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Kebab Fruit Flag by Lydi Out Loud