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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    21 Pasta Salads Like Grandma Used to Make

    Looking for pasta salad ideas for a BBQ or picnic? Look no further than Grandma's recipe box.


    Easy Grilled Corn with Chipotle-Lime Butter

    10 reviews

    Grilling corn in the husks is so easy. There's no need to remove the silk and tie the husk closed...


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    17 Hot Dog Toppings You Haven’t Tried Yet

    The best hot dog toppings aren't necessarily mustard or (cringe) ketchup. Upgrade your barbecue game with these innovative ideas.


    Key Lime Pie Balls

    4 reviews

    Every dessert becomes more fun when it's turned into a ball, and these irresistible Key lime pie balls are no...


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    39 Summer Potluck Salads for Your Cookouts

    While no backyard barbecue is complete without burgers and dogs on the grill, these delicious summer potluck salads will be...


    Zucchini Panzanella Salad

    6 reviews

    I learned how to make panzanella from my friend's grandmother. Once I discovered how to make the perfect vinaigrette, it...


    Peachy Jalapeno Guacamole

    Fresh jalapenos and summer-ripe peaches give this creamy guacamole so much flavor. It's got a little kick, but I love...


    Deep-Fried Cookies

    1 review

    My kids love this delicious, indulgent treat. I like to give the batter a kick by adding a pinch of...

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    Summer Salad

    4 reviews

    This is the perfect summer salad recipe for picnics and potlucks. It's full of pearl couscous, quinoa, colorful vegetables and...


    Cran-Orange Couscous Salad

    5 reviews

    I often create salads for summer using a variety of healthy, filling grains. This version with tender couscous is amped...


    White Balsamic Blueberry, Corn and Feta Salad

    6 reviews

    I'm not typically a huge fan of summer corn, but when it comes to this sweet, salty, refreshing salad, I...


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    81 Fourth of July Barbecue Recipes

    Fire up the grill, it's barbecue time! Celebrate with these July Fourth barbecue recipes that are so good, you and...


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    54 July Fourth Picnic Food Ideas

    Planning a Fourth of July picnic? Look no further than these portable and delicious recipes.


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    100 Sizzlin’ Summer Barbecue Recipes

    Check out these hot hot hot summer barbecue recipes that'll make your party the talk of the block. We have...


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    Instant Pot Beef Ribs

    3 reviews

    Instant Pot beef ribs are simmered in a sweet and tangy barbecue sauce, making them perfect for a picnic or...


    Blueberry Mojito

    An ice-cold blueberry mojito is the perfect way to beat the heat this summer, whether you're pitmaster or sitting poolside.


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    85 Fourth of July Potluck Recipes for a Crowd

    Looking for Fourth of July potluck ideas? We gathered up the recipes you need, including cherry pie, homemade ice cream,...

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    Glazed Apple Pie Bars

    25 reviews

    This is only one of many wonderful recipes that my mother handed down to me. With their flaky crust and...


    Smoked Salmon Cherry Tomatoes

    5 reviews

    These bright red festive bites are a show stopping finger food during the holiday season, at Easter and for the...


    Chocolate Delight Dessert

    5 reviews

    My three children loved this dessert so much that they begged me to get the recipe. It's so easy to...


    Bourbon-Glazed Meatballs

    1 review

    A must for any appetizer menu, these mouthwatering meatballs require very little preparation, leaving you plenty of time to finish...


    Sparkling Pineapple Grape Juice

    I love this versatile, non-alcoholic drink. Not only is it fun to serve for Easter, it goes well with cake...


    No-Bake Lemon Pie

    6 reviews

    No-bake lemon pie is perfect for hot summer days. The freshly squeezed lemon juice shines through in every creamy bite!

    Mom’s Gelatin Fruit Salad

    My mom found this recipe many years ago and has since handed it down to me and my sisters. It...


    Rhubarb Strawberry Granita

    Fresh rhubarb and strawberries make this sweet and icy dessert such a treat. You’ll love how quickly it comes together...


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    Bomb Pop Cookies

    6 reviews

    The sound of the ice cream truck has even my husband running out to the curb with money in hand....


    Crab Louie Lettuce Wraps

    Party guests can mingle and enjoy these tasty portable lettuce wraps without having to juggle plates and forks. — Michael...


    Strawberry Gelato

    9 reviews

    Our contest-winning strawberry gelato is an easy and luscious summer dessert, and a perfect way to use ripe berries!


    M&M Pretzel Cookies

    3 reviews

    Kids and grown-ups alike adore these sweet and crunchy no-bake cookies. Add more candy for lovers of M&M's, or toss...