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Fourth Of July Barbeque Recipes
By Richard Dupont

Fourth of July celebrations can barely be complete without the lip-smacking barbecue. For foodies indulging in the culinary delights of the barbecue is an important part of Fourth of July celebrations. There are vastly different types of barbeque's to delight ones taste buds. Here are a few to choose from this Independence Day.

If chicken is your delight, this is the one for you.

BBQ Chicken
Ingredients:
1 fryer chicken or 4 to 6 breasts
1/2 cup tomato paste
1/4 cup vinegar
1/2 tbsp. brown sugar
Salt and pepper to taste

Directions:
Place chicken in slow-cooker. Mix all other ingredients and pour over chicken. Cook over low heat for at least 8 hours.

For those who prefer red meat, barbecued lamb is just a delight.

Barbecued Lamb
Ingredients:

8 lb Lamb leg; boned and butterflied

1 1/4 cup Olive oil

1/4 cup Worcestershire Sauce

2 Garlic clove; diced

1 cup Soy sauce; light

2 tbsp. Dry mustard

1/4 cup Red wine vinegar

1 1/2 tbsp. Parsley, chopped

1/4 cup Lemon juice
Directions:

Mix together the olive oil, Worcestershire sauce, garlic, soy sauce, mustard, red wine vinegar, parsley, and lemon juice. Marinate lamb roast overnight, basting occasionally. Cook over hot grill, basting as needed.

There are excellent barbeques made of sea-food. For sea food lovers grilled salmon or lobsters top the list. If you are planning to treat your taste buds to some sea-food delight this Fourth of July, check this out.

Grilled Whole Salmon
Ingredients:

1 Whole salmon - butterflied

Marinade:
1 Tablespoon brown sugar
1/2 Cup rye whiskey
1 Tablespoon molasses
1/2 Cup vegetable oil
2 Tablespoons soy sauce
1 Tablespoon Salt And Pepper
2 Garlic Cloves- minced

Directions:

Remove head, tail and fins from salmon. Run a sharp knife down backbone until salmon opens flat. Place flesh side down in a large dish. Remove backbone. Combine marinade ingredients, mix well and pour over salmon. Marinate overnight in refrigerator. When ready to grill, remove salmon from marinade and place skin side down on heavy foil. Barbecue until flesh is opaque and flakes easily, 20-30 minutes.

Vegetarians need not loose heart. You can stick to your vegetarian diet and yet enjoy barbeque delicacies this Independence Day. Check this one out for a starter:

Three-Potato Grill BBQ Recipe
Ingredients:
2 medium Idaho potatoes, scrubbed, cut lengthways in half
2 medium Yukon Gold potatoes, scrubbed, cut lengthways in half
2 medium sweet potatoes, scrubbed, cut lengthways in half
1 tablespoon olive oil

seasoned salt – to taste.
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
1/2 teaspoon coarsely ground black pepper
Directions:
Lightly brush potatoes with oil. Position potatoes, cut side down, in centre of cooking grate. Grill 28 to 30 minutes or until tender, turning once halfway through grilling time. In a small bowl, combine seasoned salt, garlic powder, and pepper; sprinkle evenly over potatoes (makes 6 servings).

Richard Dupont writes on holidays and global events like http://www.123greetings.co m/events/fourth_of_july

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