Best foods for a July 4th pool party?

Question

I've already got typical foods covered like burgers and hotdogs.

What are some easy snacks, drinks, or side dishes that will withstand the Florida heat for 30 or more teenagers?

Answer 1

---li'l smokies with bbq sauce
---potato salad (believe it or not, mayo does NOT go bad in the heat)
---fruit salad
---water

Answer 2

Seven-Fruit Salad

• 1/2 cup lime juice
• 1 pint blueberries
• 1/2 cup water
• 1 pint fresh strawberries, sliced
• 1/2 cup sugar
• 1 1/2 cups watermelon balls
• 2 medium nectarines, thinly sliced
• 1 cup green grapes
• 1 large banana, thinly sliced
• 1 kiwifruit, peeled and chopped

In a bowl, combine the lime juice, water and sugar; stir until sugar is dissolved. Add nectarines and banana; toss to coat. In a 2-1/2 qt. glass bowl, combine the remaining fruits. Add nectarine mixture; stir gently. Cover and refrigerate for 1 hour.

Answer 3

Start off with some great, easy to prepare side dishes; such as:

* Buffalo Wings
* Chips/Salsa
* "Finger Sandwiches"
* "Finger Foods" - such as celery/carrots with some nice 'dip' on the side

Main Course:

BBQ'd chicken/burgers/steaks/ribs
Corn on the Cobb
Salad: Either Potatoe or Macaronni (Spelling?)

Drinks
Cold beer (Adults only)
Soda (For the kids and/or any adults who don't drink)
Water

Hope this helps?

Answer 4

Tortilla chipe sith selfmade salsa. A fruit tray with fruit dip. (mixture a equipment of philly cream cheese with a jar of fluff). So scrumptious...and super whilst it incredibly is warm! you need to use any fruit....yet eco-friendly grapes and strawberries are my well-liked with this dip. have relaxing! Deco? i do no longer understand how old your Aunt is...yet how approximately crimson/White/ and Blue haired? LOL

Answer 5

Here you go:

BEVERAGE IDEAS:
This has a pretty cool drink recipe for a layered red, white, and blue, beverage:
Patriotic Drink
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50256

Strawberry Lemonade (a twist on an old fave):
http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&Rpage=4&u1=keyword&u2=july&u3=**67*167&wf=9&recipe_id=55029

Super-Sour Cherry KOOL-AID®
http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&Rpage=3&u1=keyword&u2=july&u3=**51*167&wf=9&recipe_id=55414
- You could also make blue kool aid

SNACK FOODS:
A fun fruit snack w/ bananas and strawberries:
Fruit Flag
http://familyfun.go.com/recipes/special/specialfeature/july-4th-cakes/

Salsa & Chips is good snack food because it's not mayo or sour cream based (serve w/ blue corn tortilla chips for more color).
- Salsa:
http://www.cdkitchen.com/recipes/recs/512/Chi_Chis_Mild_Salsa35302.shtml

SIDE DISHES:
This one is good because there is no mayo to worry about spoiling:
Red White Blue Potato Salad
http://busycooks.about.com/od/sidevegetablesalads/r/redwhitblpotato.htm

Baked beans go great with hot dogs and burgers:
Simple Baked Beans
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Simple-Baked-Beans/Detail.aspx

Oil and Vinegar Slaw (AGAIN GOOD, NO MAYO):
http://www.foodnetwork.com/food/recipes/recipe/0,1977,FOOD_9936_27317,00.html

MAINS:
Here's something different:
Ham and Pineapple Kabobs (or maybe try chicken)
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Ham-and-Pineapple-Kabobs/Detail.aspx
Pineapple Chicken Tenders
http://allrecipes.com/Recipe/Pineapple-Chicken-Tenders/Detail.aspx

SWEETS:
Red, white, and blue ice pops you can bring out later after they have eaten and are hot:
Patriotic Pops
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=40711

Very fun cupcakes that look like the "liberty torch":
Lady Liberty Cupcakes
http://jas.familyfun.go.com/recipefinder/display?id=50062

Easy Flag Cake:
http://www.fabulousfoods.com/recipes/dessert/cakes/flagcake.html

Sparklin' Marshmallow Crispy Treats (red/white/blue star shaped krispy pops):
http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&Rpage=2&u1=keyword&u2=july&u3=**30*167&wf=9&recipe_id=53448

Firecracker Cupcakes
http://www.kraftfoods.com/main.aspx?s=recipe&m=recipe/knet_recipe_display&Rpage=2&u1=keyword&u2=july&u3=**31*167&wf=9&recipe_id=53449

Hope I helped, enjoy!

Answer 6

Veggie sticks and blue cheese dressing are always a hit.

Answer 7

chips and dips, soda in an igloo with ice, lots of lemonade

Answer 8

potato salad, macaroni salad, etc. but here is a great site for you
http://www.razzledazzlerecipes.com/fourth.index.htm

Answer 9

ribs and chips also dont forget PEPSI