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Tuesday’s Taste – July 3, 2012

The Fourth of July holiday is upon us in the U.S. and with it comes outdoor celebrations with sweets, treats, cool beverages and sparkling fireworks.

Be prepared for hot fun in the summertime with these recipes from our family of websites.

Red and Blue Lemonade Cocktail – BettyCrocker.com

Start your holiday off with a toast to fun with this refreshing lemonade cocktail. It’s great for kids and you can spike it with limoncello for the adults.

Maple Sausage, Squash and Bell Pepper Packets – EatBetterAmerica.com

Don’t let heat and mess compete with a good time — make your flavorful main dish and veggies on the grill. Cleanup is a snap; you just toss the foil packets when you’re done.

Havarti Hearty Attack – Tablespoon.com

Everyone loves spuds so stuff yours with cheese and herbs and toss them on the grill next to your main meal with this recipe from Tablespoon.com contributor Brooke McLay (CheekyKitchen.com).

Patriotic Cookie Pizza – Pillsbury.com

Round out your patriotic meal with a sweet red, white and blue tribute. Everyone will want a piece of this fruit-filled cookie pizza.

Happy Independence Day to all of our U.S. friends and fans! Stay cool!

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Kevin Hunt Kevin Hunt is the social media manager in Global Communications for General Mills, based in Minneapolis, Minn. He oversees content, engagement and strategy for the company's social channels. He began his career at General Mills in 2010.

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  • http://twitter.com/lafenske Lisa Fenske

    What mouth-watering dishes! Thanks Kevin!

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