Patriotic fare fit for Election Day
Nov 05, 2012 2:00 PM by Patricia Conte
 Have you voted? You may have worked up an appetite! We're predicting a winner with any of these patriotic recipes. It's time to vote!Whether you had to fight the crowds, stood in line for a long time or gave your brain a workout over the issues and candidates, you may have worked up an appetite. If you've done your civic duty and cast your ballot, we think you'll appreciate some patriotic dishes fit for the day! Vote with a friendInvite a friend over for breakfast or lunch, then go to the polls together. Try one of these recipes for an easy addition to your Election Day menu.
Blueberry and banana smoothie with flaxseedsNot just delicious, filling, good for you, this smoothie brings cool-blue color to the breakfast table! Blueberries are full of antioxidants and can also help lower your blood sugar levels. The flaxseeds will bring you a good dose of omega-3 fatty acids. Get the recipe >>
Tomato and goat cheese tartThis would work for an easy lunch before you head off to the polls. Vibrant and red thanks to the juicy tomatoes, this is a snap to put together, and it will keep you satisfied throughout the day. Get the recipe >>AmericanaBaseball is America's favorite pastime. Try one of these baseball-inspired treats for an Election Day meal.  Nachos supremeIt's your right to choose what snack to enjoy! We think you'll be on the side of these yummy nachos. Get the recipe >> Home run popcorn jaxThis is a snack associated with baseball and the National Anthem. Get the recipe >>From coast to coastThere's no one food that you think of when you think of our great United States. Look far and wide and serve up a regional favorite in honor of Election Day.  Louisiana shrimp gumboThis traditional dish from down south will satisfy your hunger! Get the recipe >> Hawaiian porkHawaii became the 50th state in 1959. Who doesn't love Hawaiian-inspired flavors? Get the recipe >> New England clam chowderCreamy and rich, this chowder promises to meet your demands for a great dish! Get the recipe >>Community spiritBe community-minded and invite the neighbors over for dessert. These desserts will be winners for the favorite desserts on the block!  Upside down Southern apple pieYou don't have to live in the south to enjoy this delicious dessert! What could be more American (or delicious)? Get the recipe >> New York cheesecakeThis cheesecake gets our vote for rich and creamy goodness! Top it with strawberries or blueberries for even more patriotic charm. Get the recipe >> Floridian key lime pieThanks to one of the key battleground states, we're sure you'll elect to have two slices of this delicious pie! Get the recipe >>More patriotic recipesRed, white, and blue food without the dye
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