Grilled steak, sweet corn, and juicy watermelon---what more do you need for a Fourth of July celebration?

Grilled steak, sweet corn, and juicy watermelon -- what more do you need for your Fourth of July celebration?

Basil-Stuffed Steak

• Cooked sweet corn on the cob
• Watermelon wedges

Your Menu: Serves 6

Fluff-'n-Blueberries

• Picnic Lemonade

Test Kitchen Tips:

Double this steak recipe and you will have enough for a large family or neighborhood gathering.

To cook corn on the cob, place the husked ears of corn in a large pot or kettle in lightly salted boiling water. (Make sure the water covers the corn.) Boil for 5 to 7 minutes or until tender. Plan on 2 ears of corn for each adult or 1 ear of corn for each child.

1 large watermelon will serve 10 to 12 people.

Shopping List for steak

• 1 2- to 2 1/2-pound boneless beef sirloin steak (1-1/2 inches thick)
• 1 container dried parsley flakes
• 2 ounces fresh basil
• 1 onion
• 1 head garlic
• 1 package fresh rosemary (or 1 container dried rosemary)
• 1 package fresh thyme (or 1 container dried thyme)
• 6 to 12 ears corn (depending on group size)
• 1 large watermelon
• 12 lemons for lemonade and/or tea bags or iced tea mix

Pantry Items:

• salt
• ground black pepper
• olive oil
• sugar
• butter (for corn)

Shopping List for Dessert:

• 3 cups fresh blueberries or 1 bag frozen blueberries
• 1 box graham cracker crumbs
• 1 pound butter
• 2 8-ounce packages cream cheese
• 1 8-ounce carton whipping cream

Pantry Items

• granulated sugar
• cornstarch
• vanilla

Equipment Needed:

For Steak

• measuring cups and spoons
• cutting board and knife
• sharp knife
• kitchen scissors for snipping herbs
• small bowl
• wooden spoons
• 100% cotton string
• charcoal or gas grill
• juicer (to make lemonade)
• pitcher for drinks

For Dessert

• measuring cups and spoons
• medium saucepan
• wooden spoons
• medium bowls
• electric mixer or wire whisk
• 13x9x2-inch baking dish
• large mixing bowl
• rubber spatula

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