July 4th Recipes

Vegetarians coming to your 4th of July cookout? These picnic-ready recipes will please meat-eaters and vegetarians alike.

Celebrate American pride on Memorial Day, Flag Day or July 4th with these patriotic cookies, cakes, pies and more flag-shaped...

Show your Independence Day spirit with patriotic desserts, like these Fourth of July bars. Serve them alongside other Independence...

Can't think of any plans other than grilling and chilling? Celebrate the stars and stripes with these creative things to...

Looking for a festive sweet? These Fourth of July cookies bring all the patriotic colors, summer flavors and nostalgic feelings...

Savor the gluten-free taste of summer with these crunchy salads, deep-fried fritters and cool fruit pops perfect for the 4th...

This colorful broccoli almond salad is easy to make in advance. Add the nuts and bacon just before serving so...

Get ready to snack all holiday long with these Fourth of July appetizers. From refreshing fruit salads to succulent chicken...

Whether you're grilling in the backyard or bringing a dish to an outdoor potluck, these easy, breezy barbecue desserts will...

I created this Memphis BBQ sauce recipe for our summer picnics because we love to grill. It can be made...

This St. Louis BBQ sauce is versatile and can be used on chicken, beef or pork. —David Boehm, Glendale, Arizona

This tangy Kansas City BBQ sauce is lip-smacking good. It's thick, and a little sweet with a touch of heat....

In this smash burger recipe, each patty gets delightfully crispy edges cooking in a cast-iron skillet. Add a slice of...

I started experimenting with herbal ice creams when I was teaching classes at our local college. Not only were the...

Using just a few ingredients, this seafood salad puts the shrimp and crab front and center. Unlike some seafood recipes,...

This recipe came about when I was a child living in peach country in Washington. There were fresh peaches everywhere,...

This no-bake strawberry pretzel pie recipe is salty, sweet and perfect for potlucks, picnics and just about any gathering under...

This rhubarb crumble ice cream combines two of my favorite desserts into one fantastic creation! If you close your eyes,...

You'll want to thank Tim Tebow's mom, Pam Tebow, for sharing this special family dessert recipe: Peanut butter ice cream...

This quick and flavorful bread salad always gets rave reviews from my friends and family. This panzanella-style dish is a...

Creamy potatoes, carrots and briny pickles make for a delectable Russian potato salad that is the ideal side...

It's almost impossible to improve crispy fried chicken. A sprinkling of ranch dressing mix in the coating makes it happen,...

This easy recipe for smoked deviled eggs puts a delicious and unexpected spin on the classic potluck side dish.

I came up with this colorful, tasty zucchini salad years ago for a recipe contest and was delighted when I...

This recipe brings together many of the flavors my family enjoys, complete with a surprise in the center of each...

These tempting cheese-stuffed tomatoes are bursting with fresh flavor. Use the small end of a melon scoop to easily remove...

I’m from Ohio, and we love our buckeye candy! Buckeyes are a delicious combination of peanut butter and chocolate, which...

This pickled vegetables recipe was handed down to me by my mom. It's been in the family for years. These...

There's nothing better than freshly roasted green chiles. They have a smoky flavor and a bit of a bite—perfect for...