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Red, white, and barbecue! Chef <\/span>Emily Susman<\/a> sat down with ET to share her 4th of July party essentials while celebrating the launch of her new Emma Claire’s Kitchen <\/span>[Not So] Simple Spices<\/a> designed to make\u00a0summer dishes uncomplicated.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n “The Fiesta Blend, Zen Blend, and Mediterranean Blend\u00a0are perfect for summer BBQs and 4th of July celebrations because they take the guesswork out of seasoning,”\u00a0she notes.<\/span><\/p>\n “Each one was created to make cooking flavorful, easy, and approachable using just one spice. All the blends start with my original mix of salt, pepper, garlic powder, and dry mustard, and are elevated with clean ingredients,” Susman continues.<\/span><\/p>\n Once you have your seasoning,\u00a0you can enliven everything from roasted veggies, grilled meats, soups, salads, and snacks.<\/span><\/p>\n “Sprinkle the Fiesta Blend over grilled corn with butter and lime for an instant flavor bomb or mix into ground beef or turkey for burgers with a Tex-Mex twist. Use the Zen Blend for Asian-inspired BBQ sides like grilled bok choy, eggplant, or zucchini. The\u00a0Mediterranean Blend is incredible on lamb or beef kabobs, grilled pita bread, or even tossed into a fresh cucumber-tomato salad with olive oil and lemon. Finally, my secret to the perfect hamburger and tater tots is the Original Blend,” the cook shares.<\/span><\/p>\n After solidifying your menu options, Susman recommends incorporating special touches to your bash.<\/span><\/p>\n “For the 4th of July, I love blending casual comfort with elevated details. \u2026\u00a0Whether it\u2019s a backyard BBQ or a dressed-up dinner party, create an atmosphere that feels warm, welcoming, and easy to enjoy. It doesn\u2019t have to be over the top to be memorable. \u2026 String lights, throw blankets, citronella candles in pretty jars to keep it stylish and mosquito-free, simple floral arrangements, and a great playlist go a long way,” she explains.<\/span><\/p>\n