I always like to celebrate with a red, white, and blue fruit salad. Who says food can’t be patriotic? 
It’s traditional to have a picnic on American Independence Day (4 July), so here are some picnic recipes.
Leeks take a little cleaning, but they have great flavor, particularly in soup. They’re a bit milder than onions and garlic, and despite what most recipes say, you can eat pretty much the whole thing, including the dark green leaves. Leek Recipes
Carrots, chickpeas, mushrooms, onions, and walnuts are mixed with curry for a uniquely spicy veggie burger. Delicious! Recipe for curry burgers
As good as “regular” hummus is (made with chick peas, garlic, lemon juice, and tahini), other additions can make it even better. Here are some hummus variations to spice up your favorite hummus recipe.
Three very different vegetables combine to make a flavorful soup. Recipe: Leek, Zucchini, Fennel Soup
Fruit cobbler is one of my favorite desserts of all time. I made it most recently with three cups of unpeeled apricots and a cup of strawberries, and it was so good that I actually felt the heavy cream I normally top it with was unnecessary: Apricot-Strawberry Cobbler Recipe
Crêpes are thin pancakes that can be wrapped around just about anything to turn it into an elegant meal, or just folded and topped with something yummy. Try some of these fillings and toppings, or experiment to invent your own.
Crêpe ideas | Crêpe batter | Vegan crêpe batter
My A to Z recipe index has links to vegetarian recipes with each letter is on its own page - enjoy! Vegetarian recipes from A to Z
Serve leeks baked with several cheeses and a bit of cream over flavorful pasta or rice for a rich and delicious treat: Leek Gratin Recipe
