Fathers Day Cookout – 5 berry recipes to wow your guests!

June 19, 2015

With Father’s Day coming up this weekend, there’s no better time for a family fresh cookout starring Naturipe blueberries! Blueberries are packed with heart-healthy antioxidants. In fact, just a handful of these little gems contains your recommended daily fiber intake. With their sweet taste, blueberries are a great way to keep Dad happy and healthy! We’ve created a themed meal plan featuring our scrumptious blueberries and easy berry recipes to make this Father’s Day fun.

Blueberries can be used in a multitude of berry recipes, from fresh to grilled. They’re also a great way to satisfy hungry kids and guests while the grill is heating up! Just replace those bowls of potato chips and pretzels with fresh berries for a healthy and colorful snack.

Father’s Day-Ready Blueberry Menu:

Prep this Easy Berry Sangria the night before!

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For a little something sweet for the kids and designated drivers at your shindig, whip up a delicious batch of Sparkling Blueberry Ginger Iced Tea! And don’t forget the blueberry ice cubes…

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A new zest and refreshing side dish is Blueberry Lime Salsa!

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Don’t forget your “slaw”! Freshen up the classic recipe with kale & blueberries!

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*Tip: to reduce time spent chopping, place roughly cut chunks of the kale and cabbage into a food processor and simply pulse a few times to get smaller salad-sized pieces.

 

A great time-saver and main-dish favorite is our blueberry chipotle barbeque sauce

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Fast and easy to make, this tasty BBQ sauce is the perfect partner to wholesome grilled chicken. Simply sauce the chicken when it’s done or almost done to avoid burning!

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