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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    Refrigerator Pickles

    13 reviews

    "These pickles are some of the best I have ever eaten. They're so good and easy to make that you'll...


    Strawberry Cheesecake Trifle

    13 reviews

    This strawberry cheesecake trifle is a striking dessert—especially when it's served in a clear bowl, and every layer of strawberries,...


    Ice Cream Sandwich Recipe 

    7 reviews

    This ice cream sandwich recipe makes for an incredibly tasty frozen treat, especially on a hot summer day.


    Orange Sorbet

    1 review

    This recipe for orange sorbet is simple to execute and produces a refreshing frozen dessert or palate cleanser.


    Ginger Plum Tart

    2 reviews

    Sweet cravings, begone: This free-form plum tart is done in only 35 minutes. It's extra awesome when served warm. —Taste...


    Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

    23 reviews

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


    Pretzel Gelatin Dessert

    30 reviews

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


    Blackberry-Orange Cake

    20 reviews

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

    Strawberry Glaze Pie

    11 reviews

    Turn a bumper crop of strawberries into a masterpiece of a spring and summer pie. This strawberry glaze pie showcases...


    Halibut Fish Tacos

    11 reviews

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


    Cauliflower Potato Salad

    14 reviews

    What is cauliflower potato salad? Well, it's just like regular potato salad, except cauliflower replaces the potatoes for a lighter...


    Beer Brat Chili

    20 reviews

    My husband and I love this chili because it smells so good as it simmers in the slow cooker all...


    Sausage and Kraut Buns

    2 reviews

    This recipe has become a regular at our church potlucks. Let's just say I'm in trouble if I show up...


    Blackberry-Topped Sponge Cakes

    The recipe for my blackberry cakes is easy to play with. You can replace the sponge cake with angel food,...


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    Apple Snickerdoodle Dump Cake

    16 reviews

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


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    Glazed Spatchcocked Chicken

    4 reviews

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


    Cherry Barbecue Sauce

    13 reviews

    Forget cherry pie, cherry BBQ sauce is your new cherry-season favorite. It's tangy, fruity and colorful, and goes beautifully with...

    Grilled Mahi Mahi

    8 reviews

    Instead of grilling the usual hamburgers or chicken breasts, prepare this grilled mahi mahi and reel in raves! —Taste of...


    Minted Fruit Salad

    1 review

    Filled with the season’s best, freshest fruit, this salad shouts summer. The hint of mint adds a refreshing note to...


    Barbecue Baked Beans

    26 reviews

    These barbecue baked beans are a meaty twist on everyday baked beans, with a touch of sweetness too. Try this...


    Strawberry-Basil Mocktail

    This flavorful strawberry-basil mocktail is perfect for a party. Whether it's January or June, there's always a place for a...


    Grilled Peaches & Pound Cake

    Brush up on grilling dessert with fresh peaches and pound cake! Store-bought cake makes it quick to prepare, and the...


    Greek Pita Spread

    5 reviews

    I first tried this at a family gathering and was blown away! I have since made it for my co-workers,...

    Grilled Potato Fans with Onions

    6 reviews

    Looking for the ultimate grilled potato? These seasoned potato “fans” are filled with tender onions, roasted garlic cloves and savory...


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    Grilled Shrimp

    23 reviews

    These buttery grilled shrimp are so good you'll want to eat them all summer long! Learn how to grill shrimp...


    Sour Cream Potato Salad

    4 reviews

    Our beloved sour cream potato salad recipe employs Italian dressing and horseradish to make it a tangy, zippy version of...


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    Strawberry Jell-O Pie

    45 reviews

    Strawberry Jell-O pie is a refreshing, make-ahead dessert perfect for spring and summer gatherings. Ripe strawberries are mixed into strawberry-flavored...


    Roasted Red Potato Salad

    17 reviews

    I got this roasted potato salad recipe from my sister-in-law and I've made it numerous times at the request of...


    Orange Lemonade

    11 reviews

    It doesn't get more refreshing than a cold glass of orange lemonade. Serve it with fresh mint for an extra...