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Fire up your 4th with a gourmet picnic

For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time to enjoy an afternoon meal on the lawn followed by an evening of fireworks in the sky. Chef Katy Sparks, culinary director for New York's famed Balducci's Market, has some gourmet tips for a patriotic picnic.  Here are her recipes:
/ Source: TODAY

For most of us, the Fourth of July is a time to enjoy an afternoon meal on the lawn followed by an evening of fireworks in the sky. Chef Katy Sparks, culinary director for New York's famed Balducci's Market, has some gourmet tips for a patriotic picnic.  Here are her recipes:



Red-skinned Potato Salad With Grilled Scallions
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Red-skinned Potato Salad With Grilled Scallions

Katy Sparks
Orzo Salad With Five-Olive Tapenade, Parsley Leaves and Grana Padano
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Orzo Salad With Five-Olive Tapenade, Parsley Leaves and Grana Padano

Katy Sparks
Open-Faced Grilled Vegetable Sandwich With Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto Vinaigrette
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Open-Faced Grilled Vegetable Sandwich With Fresh Mozzarella and Pesto Vinaigrette

Katy Sparks
Char-grilled Flank Steak Wrap With Sweet and Hot Peppers, Guacamole and Queso Fresco
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Char-grilled Flank Steak Wrap With Sweet and Hot Peppers, Guacamole and Queso Fresco

Katy Sparks
Melon, Stonefruit and Berry Salad in a Lemony Buttermilk and Poppy Seed Dressing
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Melon, Stonefruit and Berry Salad in a Lemony Buttermilk and Poppy Seed Dressing

Katy Sparks