July 4th Recipes

This simple yellow squash and zucchini casserole is the perfect side dish to serve all summer long. Like a gratin,...

I made this recipe for an assignment in culinary school—my first time making barbecue sauce. I have to say, it...

If you ask me, a good burger needs mushrooms on top, but they tend to slide around and fall off....

When the family comes together, I pull out the chili powder, Worcestershire and garlic for a marinade that makes chicken...

When temps heat up, chill some glasses and cool down with a slushy blend of watermelon, lime and ginger ale....

Fresh strawberries and basil are everywhere, so get them together for a cooler that’s pure sunshine. I garnish with basil...

We love big-time-spicy chicken wings. I do a caramel sauce to balance the heat, but you could also glaze the...

For easy veggies, I make a simple sauce of sweet red peppers, almonds and parsley. We also like this sauce...

I love to barbecue but don't always want a heavy dinner. These are perfect in the spring, and you'll have...

This creamy pie recipe, made with whipped cream and cream cheese inside a buttery graham cracker crust, could not be...

This chocolate crust is excellent with a cool no-bake mocha filling. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen

Halibut fish tacos—sitting atop lettuce and tortillas and dressed with mango salsa—make a warm-weather meal that's quick, colorful and full...

Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been...

Desserts with bananas remind me of Grandma. She and my mom taught me to cook. I rarely measure. For this...

Tossing the cooked potatoes with stock and wine right after you drain them infuses them with flavor. The liquid absorbs...

You can’t have a summer gathering around here without this sweet tea to cool you down. It’s wonderful for sipping...

My daughter can’t have gluten and my husband is diabetic, so there are a lot of special recipes at our...

Rum gives a tropical addition to this fabulous homemade lemonade. If you have vodka on hand, try that instead of...

This fruit punch is a perfectly balanced refresher that can easily be made before the party starts.

My grandmother made luscious fruit pies and cobblers using blackberries from her garden. I decided to follow her lead and...

With an apple farm just down the road, I'm always looking for creative ways to use up those bushels. We...

A few pantry items, such as mustard and preserves, inspired this recipe. And since then it has been the successful...

Lime and cilantro add refreshing accents to this tangy, yummy slaw. It's perfect for a summer get-together.—Laurel Leslie, Sonora, California

These delightful firecracker shrimp are coated in a sweet and spicy glaze. The marinade comes together in moments for sizzling...

Strawberry floats are fruity, fizzy and fun! This summery twist on a frosty float features homemade soda made with fresh...

I love the convenience of slow-cooker recipes for get-togethers. Start these sweet and sour chicken wings a few hours ahead...

Caramel apple tartlets give you the taste of apple pie without the hours spent laboring over dessert. In fact, you’ll...

These cool, creamy pops are a deliciously different way to use up the bounty from your rhubarb patch. —Donna Linihan,...

If life is a bowl of cherries, these individual cherry tarts are the best way to use up all the...