Welcome to our Fourth of July Takeover on the Chef Works Blog! We’re spending the next week covering all things Independence Day – from the best recipes from around the web to top chef grilling tips, best tools of the trade, and a handy travel guide, we’re your one-stop-shop for all your holiday festivities! Read on, and happy 4th!
In celebration of all things America, we’re rounding up our favorite Fourth of July eats to help inspire your grilling game plan. From tri-colored daiquiris to muffin-sized macaroni bites, and a beer can BBQ chicken adventure, we’re pulling out all the stops to take your fire-centric gathering to the next level.
FIREWORKS RED, WHITE AND BLUE DAIQUIRIS
Kick the festivities off with a boom – layer your daiquiris to add some patriotic color.
BEER CAN CHICKEN
Your favorite brew works double-duty to keep this bird moist and propped atop the grill – meaning you get an even, crowd-pleasing roast.
GRILLED CORN AND POBLANO CHILE SALAD
Corn is as Americana as it gets – so spice it up with some poblano chilies and fire of the grill.
MUFFIN CUP MACARONI AND CHEESE
Upgrade this nostalgic staple using a muffin tin and gourmet bread crumbles, and prepare yourself for next level mac n’ cheese.
6-HOUR TRI-TIP MARINADE
Turn it up for marinade madness, and unleash the flavors of tri-tip!