11 Last-Minute Fourth of July Recipes
Fourth of July might be just around the corner, but as college kids, we don’t plan anything until the day-of anyway. So in classic timely fashion, we’re bringing you just about the easiest recipes ever so you can be the host of a century or the life of your friend’s party. Spending the Fourth with your fam? Mom will be even more impressed. Happy Fourth!
Start the day off with refreshing, festive fruit cocktails.
MORE: How to Make Easy Fourth of July Fruit Cocktails
Drink #2 takes shape in the form of red, white and blue soda (spiked, if you dare).
MORE: Celebrate 4th of July the Right Way with Homemade Red, White and Blue Soda
Just when you thought pigs in a blanket with the best appetizer in the world, we made them better, with these star-shaped pigs in a blanket. All you need is a cookie cutter. Don’t have one? Make one.
MORE: Star-Shaped Pigs in a Blanket That Are Perfect for the Fourth
Spiral hot dogs are 100% more fun than regular ones. And that’s what the Fourth is all about, ain’t it?
MORE: Make Spiral Hot Dogs in Your Backyard
It wouldn’t be a Fourth of July party without America’s favorite cookie. Dress up your Oreos in some patriotic fare.
MORE: Easy Patriotic Oreo Pops
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Photos by Mira Nguyen.
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