July 4th Recipes

Throw the ultimate Independence Day party with our easy 4th of July recipes, including simple finger foods and star-spangled desserts. Plus, get the best party tips to ensure a good ol’ American time.

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    60 Easy 4th of July Recipes

    These easy 4th of July recipes are sure to be a hit at your picnic or backyard barbecue.

    40 Patriotic Recipes

    Show off your pride with red, white and blue recipes like watermelon salads, pork tenderloin with triple-berry salsa, frozen lemonade...


    Strawberry Pretzel Salad Dip

    This strawberry pretzel salad dip is a quintessential part of any summertime potluck menu.


    Watermelon Feta Flag Salad

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    Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here’s an all-American centerpiece that’s...


    Cheesecake Cups

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    No-bake cheesecake cups might just be the easiest and prettiest dessert to serve at your next party. A fuss-free recipe...

    Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake

    Our gluten-free angel food cake mimics the original, with a quick gluten-free flour swap to make it happen.


    Strawberry Agua Fresca

    Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. It only takes 20...

    Jicama and Black Bean Salad

    3 reviews

    There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    10 reviews

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...


    Sweet & Spicy Peanuts

    12 reviews

    With a caramel-like coating and a touch of heat from the hot sauce, these crunchy peanuts make a tasty anytime...


    Boston Baked Beans

    10 reviews

    Simmered in molasses, these slow-cooker Boston baked beans are perfect to take to your next potluck. The sauce is sweet,...

    Grandma’s Potato Salad

    32 reviews

    This salad is a must for the Fourth of July feast. The red potatoes hold their shape and texture even...


    Air-Fryer S’mores

    Put your campfire starter tools away! This air-fryer s'mores recipe takes the sweet treat inside thanks to everyone's favorite mini...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Cookies

    Strawberry cheesecake cookies have a rich strawberry cream cheese filling, just like cheesecake. So you're really getting two desserts in...


    Instant Pot Pulled Pork

    This Instant Pot pulled pork recipe transforms a humble cut of meat into a melt-in-your-mouth dish that's perfect for gatherings...


    Pulled Pork

    Juicy pulled pork is a breeze when your slow cooker does all the hard work—no smoker required! Our best pulled...

    Salted Caramel Brownies

    Rich, decadent and bursting with gooey homemade caramel, these salted caramel brownies won't last long once they emerge from your...


    Molcajete Salsa

    Most salsas taste great, but molcajete salsa—ground by hand using a traditional Mexican mortar and pestle made from volcanic stone—may...


    Bratwurst

    Don't just toss them on the grill! Follow our bratwurst recipe to learn how to grill brats the right way,...


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    Grilled Broccoli

    10 reviews

    Coating broccoli in a lemon juice marinade and a layer of Parmesan, then hitting it with a smoky char, makes...


    Peach Caprese Salad

    When you have fresh, juicy summer produce, you want to let it shine. This refreshing peach Caprese salad made with...


    Orange Sherbet

    Beat the heat with a cool and creamy orange sherbet. This homemade treat is the perfect balance of tangy and...


    Apple Pie Baked Beans

    Apple pie baked beans? Baked beans already balance sweet and savory flavors, so why not? This take on the dish...


    Pineapple Sherbet

    When you want a refreshing frozen treat, this creamy pineapple sherbet is an easy way to satisfy that craving. Pineapple...


    Salsa Borracha

    This salsa borracha recipe is one you'll come back to again and again, both because it's delicious and because it's...

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    Smoked Baked Beans

    Your cookout just got amazing thanks to these flavor-packed smoked baked beans.


    British Baked Beans

    Heinz clearly know a thing or two about British baked beans, but this homemade recipe comes close. In...


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    Best Banana Ice Cream

    24 reviews

    The secret to this satisfying homemade banana ice cream is fresh fruit, and few fruits are more affordable...


    Raspberry Sherbet

    This fuss-free recipe for raspberry sherbet uses common ingredients you probably already have in your kitchen, making it super easy...


    Blueberry Cheesecake Bars

    These blueberry cheesecake bars are easy to make and even easier to enjoy.


    Blueberry Cheesecake Cookies

    These soft blueberry cheesecake cookies have a creamy surprise in the middle—frozen cream cheese that melts into a gooey, tangy...