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Independence Day Recipe Recommendations

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Happy Independence Day to the USA. And a special call out our great friends, Canada, which is celebrating Canada Day on July 1 which is commonly known as Canada’s independence day which is somewhat correct.
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This year, I’m looking for fun and easy recipes for you and your’s to enjoy.
Chicken Recipes
Beef Recipes
Pork Recipes
Side Dishes
Special Things
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Meat Dishes

Ok, you don’t have to have meat, but at my house you do. But something like Grilled Portobello Mushrooms works well as a non-meat alternative if you have a mixed crowd.

 Chicken Recipes

My main suggestions are grill recipes, but there are some great oven recipes you can do for fun also. Check out Oven Baked Chicken Legs; The Art of Drummies, Baked BBQ Split Chicken Breast, or Healthy Baked Chicken Nuggets.

Grillied Chicken Drumsticks- The Art of Drummies
Super easy, never fails, grilled chicken legs for the whole family. Just pat dry, spice and cook over medium-high heat. Then you will have crispy goodness for all.
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How to Grill Chicken Breasts on a Gas Grill
Let's learn the three simple secrets to moist and tender chicken breasts on a gas grill. Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
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Grilled Chicken Tenders
Grill up these easy moist and tender fingers for the kids or the kid in you.
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Beef Recipes

There are lots of ways to enjoy beef for the holiday. I just did Father’s Day Steak Recipe Roundup for the steak lovers out there.

How to Grill an Excellent Hamburger – A Beginner Tutorial
Learn the secrets of grilling a really good hamburger on a gas grill (or a charcoal grill). It is oh so easy if you know a few secrets. Great burgers can be yours.
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How to Cook a Brisket on a Gas Grill
Learn how easy it is to cook a brisket on your backyard gas grill with these easy to follow step by step photo instructions. You too can enjoy one of the Kings of BBQ at home.
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Or check the easy oven recipe Kansas City Oven Baked BBQ Beef Brisket
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Pork Recipes

I’m listing pork last because I think of it first. My wife called this blog, “all pig all the time” for several years.

My recent Pulled Pork Recipe Roundup will give you a ton of choice for great pork. But let’s get to a couple of great choices.

Pulled Pork on a Gas Grill – Not That Hard
How to cook pulled pork on a gas grill? Not all of us have smokers. There are a lot of gas grill out there. Shouldn’t we have pulled pork too? I say yes. Pulled pork for all and with a little planning it is not that hard.
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Pulled Pork on a Gas Grill from 101 Cooking for Two
Grilled Pork Chops
Learn how to grill a great pork chop on a gas grill with these easy step by step photo instructions. Every grill master needs to learn these easy tips.
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How to Grill a Pork Tenderloin on a Gas Grill
Learn how to grill a great pork tenderloin on a gas grill in this pictorial step by step guide. A properly grilled pork tenderloin will make you look like the grill master. Just don't tell them how easy it is.
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How to Grill Baby Back Ribs on a Gas Grill
The Holy Grail of ribs, smoked grilled baby back ribs, can be yours. It's not that hard. Do them low and slow like the smokers do but on your gas grill. The trick is in the grill set up. Once you get this down, it's easy peasy
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How to Grill Baby Back Ribs on a Gas Grill from 101 Cooking for Two

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Side Dishes

Homemade Macaroni Salad
Blow that deli macaroni salad out of the water in every way. Great fresh taste from fresh ingredients with these easy step by step photo instructions.
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Broccoli Salad with Bacon
Crunchy deli style fresh broccoli salad with bacon is a classic summer gathering side dish.  Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
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Microwave Corn on the Cob
Super Easy. Learn how to pick the best corn and microwave with the husk on in just a few minutes. Perfect for the smaller households.  Just follow these easy step by step photo instructions.
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Grilled Baby Potatoes
The perfect grilling side dish. These delicious grilled baby potatoes are crispy and slightly charred. So simple and easy with no precooking.
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Special Things

Easy Fresh Strawberry Pie
Fresh strawberry pie is a wonderful summer treat. A simple killer recipe everybody will love. Plus almost any fool including me can pull this off.
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Fresh Strawberry Pie from 101 Cooking for Two
Brown Sugar Cinnamon Glazed Grilled Pineapple
Easy grill pineapple with a great caramelized brown sugar cinnamon glaze. Wonderful for a side dish or combine with vanilla ice cream for an out of this world dessert.
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Memphis Barbecue Sauce – A Wonderful Thing
This wonderful barbecue sauce is the perfect compliment to pork, beef or chicken. A sweet and tangy sauce with a touch of spice that will become your summer favorite..
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Easy Apple Crisp
Ultra simple and ultra tasty... an everyday delicious apple crisp with only six ingredients you already have at home. The easiest path to a great treat.
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Have a great fun and safe holiday. Summer food safety post is being updated and will be republished to current date a few days.  Summer Food Safety

Wifo, Molly, Lilly, and DrDan

Editor’s Note: Originally Published July 1, 2017. Updated yearly for republication.

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About Dan Mikesell AKA DrDan

I’m DrDan. Welcome to 101 Cooking for Two. I have been exploring the art of cooking for over 40 years and created this site in 2010 to share those skills and many great everyday recipes with you. But also to guide you in creating your own cooking skills mostly for the smaller households. Please see About DrDan and 101 Cooking for Two for more information.

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