4th of July treats from my Tried & True contributions

Today, in America-- the land of the free-- we are firing up the grills, shucking corn, stirring the beans and getting ready to grill our steaks, chicken and shrimp. I can hardly wait!

My brother lives in Santa Cruz, CA (aka "Surf City") ... and just across the street from Capitola Beach:
It's a beautiful area, just across the Monterey Bay-- a scenic drive past the Castroville artichoke fields and at the gateway of the beautiful redwood forests of Santa Cruz/Highway 17.

I thought I'd post a two of my most viewed recipes. I am making these to my brother's shindig. Both of these come from the Pioneer Woman Cooks. I refer to several of her recipes as "The Devil's Spawn". These are wickedly good, loaded with calories and always a hit whenever I make them.

The garlic bread is outstanding! I've already frozen some, and all I have to do is thaw it and broil it. For details on how to make it, click here:

The sheet cake, also from Pioneer Woman, (also known as Texas Chocolate Sheetcake) is so simple to make. I already know that it will be a hit at the party. To see how to make it, click here:

I am taking a break from spending so much time in my kitchen, after three days of jam making. I'm seriously considering making the white cake version and garnishing it with fresh strawberries.

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Happy 4th of July!