Last-minute 4th of July menu — no oven required


Hi Reader,

If you already have your 4th of July menu planned, prepped, and labeled in the fridge... this email isn't for you. (Also, teach me your ways.)

For the rest of us: it's Friday, the cookout is tomorrow, and the good news is that "easy" and "crowd-pleasing" can be one and the same thing. Everything below comes together fast, and most of it happens in the air fryer or Instant Pot — so your kitchen stays cool while summer does its 95-and-sunny thing.


Hot Honey Fried Chicken Sandwiches

Crispy, sweet-heat, and worth every napkin.


Easy Instant Pot BBQ Chicken

Set it and forget it, then pile it on buns. Menu ideas included.


Crispy Instant Pot Carnitas

Feeding a crowd? Build-your-own tacos means everyone's happy and you're not short-order cooking.


Super Crispy Air Fryer Zucchini Fries

The side dish that disappears first, every time.


Peach Caprese Salad with Roasted Pistachios

Peak-summer peaches, creamy mozzarella, and crunchy pistachios. This is what July tastes like.


Ice Cream Nachos

Yes, really. Ten minutes, zero baking, and the kids will lose their minds.


Happy 4th — I hope it's full of good food and better company. 🎆

Sarah

600 1st Ave, Ste 330 PMB 92768, Seattle, WA 98104-2246
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