Hard to believe it’s July 4th already, isn’t it?! This is one of my favorite days of the year. But this year it will be bittersweet.
For the past number of years now we’ve celebrated the 4th with Amber’s best friend’s family…whose mom also happens to be my bestie as well. We hang out, the girls do their thing, we eat, we eat some more, then we eat s’mores, and then her husband puts on a fireworks show for us all.
Every year it gets better and better, and when they helped us get rid of some of our larger items a couple of weeks ago by bringing their trailer by, we were assured that this year would be the grandest yet. And I can’t wait till this evening! It will be a great send off for us, that’s for sure.
I usually bring along some snacks or a dessert to share, but this year I’m just bringing cleaning and beauty products LOL, since a lot of that stuff the movers won’t take because it’s flammable or liquid.
I did want to share this easy Marinated Slaw recipe though from eMeals July 4th menu that I made last week for dinner. It’s a perfect July 4th recipe if you still have to make a side dish for guests or to bring along to a party today.
I left out the pepper, onion and olives since I didn’t want the extra food in my fridge just before we moved but I had all the other ingredients (well I had to buy the coleslaw!). It’s a good way to prepare it for picky eaters too (like my husband) who don’t like a lot of ‘extras’ in their food.
I love that eMeals provides special holiday menus with many dishes to choose from. Their July 4th menu has 6 recipes to make, from start to finish they all sound delicious, and it even comes with a shopping list to do your grocery shopping with! As part of the eMeals Blogger Network I received a free year of eMeals so I could share with you some of the highlights of their services. If you subscribe today you can save 15% by using the code FOURTH when you check out.
I hope you all have a fun and safe 4th of July!
Tammy Litke is a Dallas blogger, blogging since 2008. She loves to watch movies, play video games, spend time in the kitchen, and travel. Between recipes and reviews you’ll find many helpful and some just plain funny posts on her blog. Welcome, pull up a chair and stay for a while!
This sounds great! I'll have to try it!
Never heard of marinated coleslaw before but sounds interesting. Hope you have a lovely time tonight.
I love some good coleslaw!!
I would have never thought to marinate cole slaw! Sounds delicious.
I am the only one in the family who likes slaw. I will definitely be trying this recipe.
I hate most slaw because I can't stand mayo, but this sounds good.
This looks yummy and love the tablecloth.
It looks good. Hope you had a great Fourth of July!
Sounds like a great recipe I will have to try!!
This will go perfectly with my summer bbq!
I have a similiar recipe and it gets better as it ages.
Sounds like a unique type of slaw recipe and I like that it isn't loaded with mayo like most traditional varieties.
Sounds very interesting!
Yum, love coleslaw. Thanks for sharing this recipe.
I love slaw, this sounds good!
I love me some coleslaw so I'm going to try this (sans the sugar :))
My husband loves slaw, so we will definitely have to try this one!
I haven't made a slaw in so long – and this marinated recipe with the added goodies sounds delish! Great for the cookouts and patio picnics!
I love cabbage. Thank you for the recipe!
I'm always looking for new slaw recipes, it's one of my favorite sides. This one looks good!
I like this recipe because it's not mayo based so I don't have to worry about it being out in the heat during a picnic.
Sounds yummy! Trying this for sure!
What a great program to help people cook at home more, because they can get the lists and the recipes. Also I like that they offer different plans for different people.
This sounds like a super yummy side dish! Am anxious to give it a try!
I do love cole slaw in the summer with a sandwich. It is nice to find a different recipe for it without mayo.