July 4th Recipes

This is a very quick, easy and fun dessert for any occasion. The possibilities are endless with these cute bites....

With power-packing oats, walnuts and blueberries, kids aren't the only ones that are going to love this sweet treat. Health-minded...

“This recipe is light, zippy and flavorful. It's a nice healthy salad that's great for a luncheon with friends.” And...

Perfect for the summer grilling season, this flavorful and hearty Italian sausage sandwich will be a picnic favorite for sure!...

I needed a speedy salad for a luncheon recently, used what I had available and everyone loved it! Light, fluffy...

My husband's a construction worker and this is a great treat to put in his lunch with whatever fresh fruit...

June Herke
WATERTOWN, SOUTH DAKOTA

I’m a retired farmwife and one of 16 children. I learned lots about cooking...

I remember enjoying a salad similar to this when I was a girl. I never got the recipe, but I...

“This is so refreshing on a sunny day.” The bright color and flavor of this icy treat will lure everyone...

A creamy ricotta-vanilla "custard" cuts calories and boosts calcium in this light take on an English classic. —Merwyn Garbini, Tucson,...

I’ve served these tasty apricot pork chops for birthdays, Easter dinner and for no special reason at all. They’re easy...

“These ribs are tangy and tender. The Chinese-style glaze gives them a different and unique taste.” Jamie’s original recipe called...

One bite, and you’ll fall in love with this ham and Caesar salad combo! Serve with fresh iced tea and...

These colorful mushrooms are so filling, they're almost a meal in themselves. They can also be served with a small...

These ground pork burgers are a flavorful alternative to all-beef burgers. Our pork burger recipe uses a few secret ingredients...

My family often asks for this salad during the summer months. The colors and flavor brighten up any potluck. —Rosalee...

This slimmed-down dish has less sodium, calories and saturated fat than the original, but all the same rich creamy flavor!...

Lighter in calories and fat, these ooey-gooey peanut butter bars are still family favorites. Try them and you'll see why!...

“This is a great no-guilt recipe. I sometimes substitute ground turkey,” explains Rachel Riccomini of Saint Marys, Kansas. “To make...

“I sampled a scoop of this unique flavor at an ice cream shop and knew I had to try making...

I found this recipe almost 8 years ago and tried it for my daughter's first birthday party. I got so...

You’ll love the earthy flavor curry lends to corn, but this butter is great with any veggie, potatoes included. —Elke...

A hint of wasabi’s mustard-horseradish flavor makes the sweet taste of corn pop. It’s just as tasty smeared over cornbread.

Show your true spirit with a bowl of red, white and blue potatoes dressed with bacon and sour cream. They’re...

Kids love this knockoff of the classic campfire dessert, and adults do too. It's easy to prepare, and any kind...

I think this recipe combines two of the best and most famous ingredients from the South: sweet tea and pecans!...

My family has been fixing grilled mixed vegetables as a side dish for a long time. To make them more...

If you're a fan of strawberry-rhubarb pie, you'll want to try this twist on the classic. Here, blueberries provide the...

My boys use to spend their summers with their grandmother in the South. She would treat them to a meal...