July 4th Recipes

After my son called and said he was bringing home his college roommates, I was able to whip up this...

If you like pina coladas, you've gotta try this fluffy fruit dip. Scooped up with a slice of fresh pineapple,...

My Asian-inspired pasta salad doubles up on the peas for some serious crunch and sweetness. —Catherine Cassidy, Editor, Taste of...

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

Everyone in my family loves this recipe and its sweet marinade made with ginger, pineapple and a splash of whiskey....

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

This American flag cake recipe has fun touches like using vibrant red and blue gelatin for extra color, berries and...

This simple slow-cooked dessert comes together in a jiffy. If you'd like, you can substitute apple or cherry pie filling...

Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive...

Kids will love these colorful, crunchy bars. They’re a fun twist on the traditional marshmallow crispy treats…and because they’re so...

This is one of my mother's absolute favorite desserts. The salty pretzel crust is the perfect complement to the sweet...

You can't beat the combination of almond flavor with cherries. These light and fluffy dumplings are heavenly. Topped with the...

They’ll be standing in line for this saucy bean recipe full of that hard-to-capture campfire flavor. A combination of colorful...

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...

This luscious trifle tastes best if made the day before serving. Keep additional berries on hand for decoration. —Kaia McShane,...

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

My tangy, smoky dip won the top prize in our office party recipe contest. Other beers can work for this,...

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