Fourth Week of July

Monday:
Hamburger casserole
Rice or noodles
Carrots
Lemon jello with apricots

Tuesday:
Pork chops
Baked potatoes
Tomato slices
Sweet corn
Pudding

Wednesday:
Kielbasa or sausage ring
Macaroni and cheese
Green beans or carrots
Rhubarb crisp

Thursday:
Swedish meatballs
Egg noodles
Baked apples or fried apple rings
Lemon jello with shredded cole slaw mix

Friday:
Fried fish
Creamed potatoes
Peas
Banana and orange salad

Saturday:
Hamburger and gravy
Mashed potatoes
Sweet corn
Lettuce salad

Sunday:
Roast chicken
Potatoes
Green beans
Carrot sticks
Peach crisp or cobbler

Third Week of July

Monday:
Pork roast
Mixed vegetables
American fried potatoes
Apple sauce
Ginger cookies

Tuesday:
Hamburger and gravy
Mashed potatoes
Beets or carrots
Fruit salad

Wednesday:
Hot dogs
Potato salad
Lettuce salad with dressing
Carrot and celery sticks
Cupcakes

Thursday:
Stuffed green peppers
Peas and carrots
Cherry jello

Friday:
Spaghetti
Lettuce salad with dressing
French bread

Saturday:
Chow mein
Rice
Chow mein noodles
Peaches

Sunday:
Swiss steak
Mashed potatoes
Carrots
Cole slaw
Lemon jello

Second Week of July

Monday:
Beef pot roast (slow cooker)
Mashed potatoes
Beets
Cucumber salad
Melon slices

Tuesday:
Cold sliced beef
Potatoes
Green beans
Fruit salad
Rolls
Lemon bars

Wednesday:
Hot dogs
Macaroni and cheese
Mixed green salad
Blueberry pie

Thursday:
Pork chops
Parsley potatoes
Candied carrots
Pineapple and cherry salad

Friday:
Baked fish
Scalloped potatoes
Peas or other green vegetable
Sliced peaches
Lemon sherbet and cookies

Saturday:
Ham
Potatoes
Cole slaw
Sliced tomatoes
Peaches and ice cream

Sunday:
Chicken
Rice or potatoes
Broccoli and Cauliflower mix
Orange jello

Fourth of July - Independence Day

On July 4, 1776 the Continental Congress adopted the Declaration of Independence.  Since that time the Fourth of July has been considered the birthday of the United States of America.  The day is often celebrated with fireworks, parades, concerts, family picnics and barbecues.

Here in the north the days are long in the summer.  Sunset on July 4th is after 9 pm, and it isn't dark enough for fireworks until after 10 pm.  What to do with all that evening time?  How about some All-American Apple Pie and Ice Cream to round out the day's celebration!

July 4th Red, White and Blue Pie 
Apple pie
Cherry pie
Blueberry pie
Vanilla ice cream or whipped topping
Lemonade or Iced Tea

Pull out that picnic blanket and claim your space early to watch fireworks.  Fruit pies do not have to be refrigerated, and will travel nicely wherever you go.  Paper plates and cups are easy clean-up.  Beverages travel well in a thermos with ice.  Whipped topping can be frozen, and will thaw to serving temperature in a small cooler as you travel to your favorite fireworks venue.  Ice Cream doesn't travel well, but is a favorite pie topping if you're at home and near the freezer.