CONCEPT MEAL - 4TH OF JULY CELEBRATION

THE SHOE

Now THIS is the heel you want to celebrate our independence in, isn't it? These Louboutins will look stunning with a little red dress.

Forget the Statue of Liberty. You'll be the Statue of Gorgeousness.

THE MEAL

This is what you should serve:

Start out with a salad-- make my Hickory BBQ Potato Chip Crusted Chicken and chop it up, toss with some lettuce, tomato, corn, black beans and use BBQ sauce as the dressing!

For the main course, nothing says America like a burger. Make my BBQ Turkey Burgers with some fresh whole wheat burger buns and a side of freezer sweet potato fries you can easily pop in the oven.

Instead of Beer... why not serve some Beer Margaritas?

THE TABLE

Family style is always the way to go for a dinner like this. Set your table with a gorgeous huge salad bowl for the Potato Chip Crusted Chicken Salad and a large platter for your Turkey Burgers.

I always love the idea of a "Burger Bar."

All you need to do is set aside an area (or the center of your table) with all possible toppings in little ramekins. Think: Ketchup, mustard, mayo, tomato, onion, sliced pickles, grilled onions, BBQ sauce. This allows your guests to really customize their burger and truly make it their own.


THE MUSIC

Serve this posh Patriotic meal with the sounds of Bruce Springsteen and John Cougar Mellencamp.


HAVE A WONDERFUL FOURTH OF JULY HOLIDAY WEEKEND!

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Sara

BRIE + AVOCADO = HEAVEN

DIFFICULTY LEVEL: OY!

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You don’t need to be macher to make this geshmak sandwich! You may become a little zaftig if you eat too much of this neshoma nosh…

(Click here for my Yiddish Glossary)

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• 2 Slices of Multigrain Bread (Orrowheat or Milton’s)
• Avocado slices (a few)
• Brie wedge, cut into slices
• Butter or cooking spray
  

Pam or butter your pan. Let it heat up just a bit.

Throw on your bread slices. Cover each piece of bread with brie.

Just when the cheese starts to melt, put the avocado onto one side, and combine the sides to create a sandwich. Flip the sandwich over until perfectly brown.


Welcome to heaven.

How to Plate: Put a small handful of mixed greens onto your plate. Cut the Sandwich in half and arrange sandwich in a tee-pee configuration to lean on lettuce.

For the Treif-minded: Add turkey slices or even some grilled chicken into this sandwich for some protein.

DAILY HEEL WATCH

Miu Miu's Studded X Band Sandal (courtesy of Barneys New York)