July 4th recipes costing less than $1.5 per serving

Beer Grilled Pork Chops

Baked Beans

I found this recipe in an old recipe book from the 1940's when I was a young bride in the early 1970's. At the time, I thought, "wow this is…

Chocolate Boston Cream Cake

Grilled Catfish with Blackbean Relish

Serve it up with a fresh tossed salad or corn on the cob

Speedy Good Brownies

We made these brownies for my son's Cub Scout den. They went crazy over them. They are so easy my 8yo made these with a little help. They were so…

Bubbie Sadie's Pineapple Cheese Cake

London Broil Marinade

This is my go to recipe when ever I make London broil. This recipe is also very versatile--it can be broiled, grilled, or roasted.

Oatmeal Raisin Cookies

From Cuisine Magazine with some of my own tweaks, this recipe is constantly requested by my husband's co-workers. So, guys, now you can make it…

S’More Cupcakes

Sloppy Sloppy Joes

These get really sloppy, but taste really good. The aroma brings everyone running to the table long before it is finished cooking.

Pineapple Heaven

My boyfriends grandmother introduced me to this recipe. I adore it! It is so simple, even your children can help.

Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake

This cake is made in 2 major steps- grilling the pineapple and then baking the cake batter.

Jalapeno Poppers

Light Strawberry Mousse

An easy, light, fluffy, creamy, strawberry mousse dessert to end an elegant meal.

German Chocolate Cheesecake Cookie Bars