Celebrate the 4th of July with these red, white and blue recipes.
In the filling, nonfat Greek yogurt and reduced-fat cream cheese cut the calories and saturated fat.
You may also find it labeled “queso anejo” or “queso anejado.”

Photo: Amy Traynor
Finely crumbled Parmesan cheese can be used as a substitute.
Amp up the flavor even more by using a flavored seltzer rather than plain!
Make it the day before and stir in the peppers and herbs right before you serve it.

For this red-white-and-blue dessert, frozen mini phyllo cups work the best.
Keep them nestled in their tray for easy transport to a picnic or potluck.
Serve it alongside grilled chicken, pork or fish or as part of a vegetarian spread.

It cuts down on the carbs and calories, and is a perfect match for our tangy horseradish dressing.
Feta adds the perfect creamy, salty, tangy edge, and mint makes this salad taste even brighter.
This is one easy side salad you’ll want to serve at all your summer BBQs.

Substitute any fruit to change up your flavor options.
This bruschetta recipe makes a quick, easy appetizer and is so pretty topped with chopped green chives.
Double Berry Pie Squares
This Double Berry Pie Squares recipe is the perfect summer dessert.

The whole blueberries in these pops have the look of watermelon seeds.
Or try sandwiching them between slices of your favorite whole-wheat country bread.
Farro Salad with Grilled Chicken
Enjoy the flavors of the season with this summer farro salad.

If your celery doesn’t have any leaves on it, substitute fresh parsley instead.
Whipped Berry Pudding
This Finnish whipped berry pudding recipe has a unique, light and airy texture.
It features sweet cherries, crunchy celery, nutty aged goat cheese and toasted pecans.

If you could find red quinoa, it’s particularly pretty.













