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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    Oatmeal S’more Cookies

    11 reviews

    I can't count how many times I have made these cookies—they are our favorites. I love to bake all kinds...


    Sausage Squash Kabobs

    1 review

    Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a...


    Dill Potato Salad

    What's a picnic without dill potato salad? This creamy, dill-flecked recipe is sure to steal the show at barbecues and...


    Easy Tangy Coleslaw

    4 reviews

    You won't have to fuss with a lot of seasonings to fix this tangy coleslaw. We've shared this old family...


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    Macaroni Salad Recipe

    41 reviews

    You'll swear off the stuff from the deli case after making this macaroni salad recipe. It's a light, creamy version...


    Lemon-Lime Bars

    15 reviews

    This easy lime bar recipe is a dessert that will wow your guests. I baked these bars for a luncheon...


    Cabbage Salad

    4 reviews

    Bookmark this easy cabbage salad recipe, and you'll have a go-to side dish for almost any meal. Taco night? Yep....


    Blueberry Pie with Graham Cracker Crust

    28 reviews

    We live in blueberry country and this pie is a perfect way to showcase the luscious berries. A neighbor made...

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    Baked Beans with Bacon

    6 reviews

    These baked beans with bacon will round out any meal, but they're particularly good served alongside cornbread. Canned pork and...


    Calico Beans

    25 reviews

    Calico beans are an elevated, meaty version of baked beans. Three types of beans bake with savory ground beef and...


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    Raspberry-Rhubarb Slab Pie

    53 reviews

    Slab pie is a pastry baked in a jelly-roll pan and cut into slabs like a bar cookie—or a pie...


    Chicken Skewers with Cool Avocado Sauce

    9 reviews

    I’m always looking for lighter recipes to take on tailgate outings—and this one works fabulously for grilling. Just whip up...


    Sausage Stuffed Jalapenos

    40 reviews

    Easy to make, just spicy enough to excite and great-looking, too, these sausage-stuffed jalapeños will be an appetizer you prepare...


    Marina’s Golden Corn Fritters

    4 reviews

    Just one bite of these fritters takes me back to when my kids were young. Nowadays for our get-togethers, I...


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    Summer Orzo Salad

    11 reviews

    I’m always looking for fun ways to use the fresh veggies that come in my Community Supported Agriculture box, and...


    Coleslaw with Poppy Seed Dressing

    3 reviews

    This is the kind of salad you can keep in the fridge for a couple days and it just gets...


    Gooey Chocolate-Peanut Bars

    4 reviews

    These are so easy to make and take no time at all. They’re great to package up for those college...

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    Fried Dill Pickles

    You may be surprised when you see how easy it is to make a batch of these fried pickles. They'll...


    Berry White Ice Pops

    4 reviews

    Nothing says summer like an ice pop. Kids and adults alike love this fruit-filled version. —Sharon Guinta, Stamford, Connecticut


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    Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    26 reviews

    This dill pickle potato salad uses pickle juice instead of vinegar to add a tangy, zippy flavor to the creamy...


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    Beef ‘n’ Pork Burgers

    6 reviews

    The combination of meats is the secret behind these beef and pork burgers. They're ideal for summer grilling, and everyone...


    Simmered Smoked Links

    7 reviews

    No one can resist the sweet and spicy glaze on these bite-sized sausages. They are so effortless to prepare, and...


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    Fresh Veggie Pizza

    9 reviews

    We love veggie pizza, period! But especially because fresh vegetables are 10x better when they're served on a crescent roll...

    Raspberry Custard Kuchen

    35 reviews

    Back where I grew up in Wisconsin, people have been baking this German treat for generations. We love it for...


    All-American Barbecue Sandwiches

    8 reviews

    I came up with this delicious barbecue sandwich on my own. Out of all my barbecue recipes, this one's my...


    BLT Bites

    109 reviews

    These quick hors d'oeuvres may be mini, but their bacon and tomato flavor is full size. I serve them at...


    Hot Dog Sauce

    7 reviews

    A hot dog sauce doesn't have to be something out of a can or served from a restaurant, our recipe...


    Chocolate Raspberry Pie

    34 reviews

    After tasting this pie at my sister-in-law's house, I had to get the recipe. A dreamy cream cheese filling separates...


    Tuscan Sun-Dried Tomato Spread

    2 reviews

    This jam has a robust flavor that complements anything it's served with. The taste and texture make it a yummy...