Recipe Round Up: Fourth of July Festivities

Summer’s officially here, and I couldn’t be more excited about it. I know I’m not alone in saying that this is my favorite season, mostly because it’s filled with nostalgia and childhood memories of blissful, sun-filled days growing up.

I still make a point to come home to Kansas City for a couple of weeks in the summer to spend time with my parents, and this trip happens to be over the Fourth, which makes the visit extra fun!

But, as for most holidays, the best part of any good celebration is the food, of course. The Fourth is the perfect opportunity to whip out all of those festive, summer recipes you’ve been dying to try. Plus, don’t miss out on all of the amazing seasonal fruits and veggies available these days – I utilize much of this produce in both the sweet and savory recipes below.

Be sure to let me know if you give any of these goodies a try by tagging me on Instagram @goodness_with_g, and I so hope to be a part of your festivities this year!

The Best Homemade Chili

Cauliflower “Mac & Cheese”

Smashed Chickpea Salad

Jicama Summer Slaw with Cilantro Lime Vinaigrette

Summer Gazpacho

Veggie-Packed Pasta Salad

Jalapeño Popper Mac & Cheese

Curry Chicken Salad

Skinny Cucumber Jalapeño Margarita

Roasted Red Pepper Dip

“Pizza” Parsnip Fries

Simple Pickled Vegetables

Roasted Beet Hummus

Peaches & Cream Energy Balls

Chocolate Superfood Chunks

5-Ingredient Peanut Butter Cookies

Soft-Baked Healthy Lemon Cookies

Healthy Magic Bars

Raw Brownie Bites

Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Protein Balls

Cherry Almond Brownies

Healthy Snickers Bars

Peppermint Patty No-Churn Ice Cream

Chocolate Peanut Butter Freezer Fudge

Cherry Blueberry Crumble Bars

Red, White & Blue Vegan Cheesecake Cups

Raspberry Cacao Protein Balls

Vegan Pistachio Cherry Cheesecake Bars

Peach Soft Serve Nice Cream

Fudgey Walnut Black Bean Brownies

Creamy Vegan Lemon Bars

Healthy Meyer Lemon Bars

Peanut Butter Chocolate Chunk Chickpea Blondies

Life-Changing Almond Thumbprint Cookies