Our Edible American Dream

Bald Eagle Cheese Ball: Remove the packaging from the Boursin cheese and stack 3 at the base and 3 on top, mold into a Bald Eagle shape then use shredded mozzarella and pecans for feathers and a yellow bell pepper for the beak and olives for the eyes. Serve with crudites and crackers.

Flag Charcuterie Board: On a rectangle baking sheet or cutting board, place rows of sliced white cheese and sliced deli meats. Leave a rectangle in the corner and fill with olives. Top olives with cheese stars.

Dynamite Cupcakes: Melt white chocolate and add red food dye, or use red candy melts) dip marshmallows into the chocolate and then place a little licorice on top. Place on cupcakes.

Firecracker Popcorn: In a pan, heat popcorn kernels, oil, sugar and blue food dye until the kernels are popped. Repeat with red food coloring and mix the two together in a bowl. Melt white chocolate and pour onto a baking sheet. Top the white chocolate with the popcorn and red and blue M&M's chill until hard then break into pieces and serve.

Pringles Flag: Add Tajin (and if you want brighter color, paprika) into Pringles container. Shake gently to coat chips. Lay out 7 rows of spiced Pringles and 6 rows of plain Pringles for form a flag. Add ranch dip with sliced tomatoes for the stars. Serve.