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TFG'S GO-TO GUIDE FOR SUPER SUMMER PARTIES

As the summer winds blow in, there's no better time to celebrate. TFG's own groovin' gourmet,
Suzanne Miller, gives us the dish on how to soirée family-style—THE FAMILY GROOVE-style, that is.

AMERICAN STANDARD Click to Get Details

This Independence Day let freedom ring with a new twist on an old classic

For Starters
Stars and Stripes Crudités
Declaration Dip

The Main Event
Grilled Tuna New World-çoise Salad
V is for Victory Vinaigrette
The Home of the Brave Bacon Blue Cheese Burgers

Sweet Things
Thomas Jefferson's Favorite Berry Lemon Mousse Cookie Pizza

For the Kids
As American as Bugers, Drogs and Ice Cream

The Drink
Freedom-ade

The Table
Fourth of July Chic

The Tip
Come Bearing Fruit

LAST MINUTE CALL Click to Get Details

Thirsty for a some cocktails and conversation?
Here's a how-to for a cocktail party in the nick of time.

The Drinks
Instead of the expected martini bar, offer a champagne bar.

The Main Event
Artisanal Cheese Board
Sesame-Seared Tuna on a Crispy Wonton with a Spicy Soy and Cilantro-dressed Japanese Salad
Beef, Scallion and Asparagus Rolls
Smoked Salmon Terrine with Spinach and Mascarpone
Roasted Red Pepper and Feta Dip
Fresh Figs Wrapped in Prosciutto Stuffed with Parmigiano-Reggiano

Sweet Things
No Butter, No Flour Dark Chocolate Cookies
Chocolate-Covered Strawberries

The Tip
Coasters are the Mostess for the Hostess

FUN BY THE YARD Click to Get Details

Nothing says summer like a day spent chilling in your backyard. Whether you're lounging by a pool,
sitting in the grass, or catching some rays on a deck, any given Saturday or Sunday is a perfect excuse to celebrate the season in your own great outdoors.

For Starters
Grilled Lemon Chicken Lollipops with Satay Dip

The Main Event
Grilled Salmon Salad
Grilled Steak Sandwiches on Ciabatta with Lemon Basil Mayonnaise and Roasted Red Onion
Potato Salad with Green Beans, Artichokes, Red Pepper and Olives
BBQ Pizza Bar

Sweet Things
Almond Crumb Peach Pie

The Tip
A Sunscreen Bar Saves Lives