I am lucky that I live between Los Angeles and Italy so I never get a real winter, but I know so many of you are excited to say goodbye to snow and cold indoor weather. So a huge July 4th barbecue or braai is the best way to celebrate the start of summer.

I have created a mix and match menu loaded with so much yumminess to get the party started. It’s time to fire up the BBQ and chill the beers. And make the most of the warm weather, outdoor grilling with friends,  good times, and plenty of sunshine.

Hope you have an awesome holiday day feast that is epic xxxx MM

FIRST THE APPETIZERS

CRUDITES WITH ROASTED BEET HUMMUS – gorgeous

SATAY CHICKEN SKEWERS

SPICY HOT CHICKEN LIVERS AND ONIONS – obviously

GOAT CHEESE WITH MARCONA ALMONDS & HONEY – insane

BUFFALO MOZZARELLA ARUGULA & OLIVE PIZZA

Then we need a few SALAD & VEGGIE OPTIONS

DRIED FRUIT & NUT SALAD – yes please

LOADED CHICKEN CAESAR SALAD

ROASTED FENNEL ONIONS & CARROTS WITH MINT

CHILLI GRILLED CORN

STONE FRUIT CAPRESE – hell yeah

SAGE ROASTED VEGETABLES

SALAD BAR SALAD

ASIAN KUMQUAT & BROCCOLI SLAW

ISRAELI COUSCOUS & ROASTED VEGGIES

GREEK KALE SALAD WITH A TWIST – delish

Now for some options for the  MAIN

GRILLED SALMON WITH CORN SALSA – heaven sent

CHICKEN SOSATIES WITH APRICOTS & ONIONS – old skool SA style

BALSAMIC FIG GLAZED RACK OF LAMB

PASTA ALLA VODKA – Italy on a plate

STEAK SOSATIES

SAUL’S SIGNATURE BURGERS – check check check

PAP & GRAVY WITH BOEREWORS – but of course

PERI-PERI GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS  – the very BEST!!

ROSEMARY MUSTARD & CITRUS CHICKEN THIGHS

BONE IN RIB EYE STEAKS

Then it is onto DESSSERT

SOUTH AFRICAN CHEESECAKE – so worth it

BAR-ONE CHOCOLATE SUNDAES – a real winner

NUTELLA & STRAWBERRY PIZZA – incredible

OREO STUFFED CHOCOLATE CHIP COOKIES – oh so pretty & tasty

RED WINE POACHED PEARS

MERINGUE CUPS WITH SOUTH AFRICAN CHOCOLATE

And the most important part I saved for last – A GORGEOUS COCKTAIL

BLOOD ORANGE MARGARITAS – I am complete now

NEGRONI – A strong cocktail created in Italy a century ago

ROSEMARY INFUSED FRUITY SANGRIA – everyone needs a cockatiel

APEROL SPRITZ- the cocktail that screams summer on the Italian Riviera

Happy fourth my beautiful friends

xxx Chef MM