60 Easy 4th of July Recipes
These easy 4th of July recipes are sure to be a hit at your picnic or backyard barbecue.
- Start the holiday on the right note with 4th of July appetizers.
- Grandma’s favorite 4th of July recipes, like potato salad and gelatin desserts, always make the day special.
- Would it really be the 4th of July if you didn’t have a patriotic dish on the table? Try one of these red, white and blue desserts.
40 Patriotic Recipes
Show off your pride with red, white and blue recipes like watermelon salads, pork tenderloin with triple-berry salsa, frozen lemonade...
Watermelon Feta Flag Salad
Our family celebrates the Fourth of July with a watermelon salad that resembles the flag. Here’s an all-American centerpiece that’s...
Golden Apple Pie
Pies are the dessert I like best to prepare. This one's the favorite for family get-togethers, and it has been...
Greek Pork Chops shvsh updated
My in-laws taught me a lot about cooking, so any time I come across a great new recipe, I enjoy...
Gluten-Free Angel Food Cake
Our gluten-free angel food cake mimics the original, with a quick gluten-free flour swap to make it happen.
Strawberry Agua Fresca
Water, sugar, strawberries and lime juice are all you need to make a refreshing summer drink. It only takes 20...
Cubano Macaroni Salad
One of my favorite sandwiches is a hot Cubano, piled high with juicy pork, layers of ham and melty Swiss...
Barbecue Macaroni Salad
My family loves a touch of barbecue sauce and ranch dressing in our mac salad. Not too much—just a hint...
Chicken Caesar Macaroni Salad
Give me a Caesar salad anytime, no matter what form it's in. I like to add some chicken and artichokes...
Scandinavian-Inspired Macaroni Salad
Give a humdrum side salad a Scandinavian touch by adding some freshly chopped dill and tiny shrimp. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido,...
Baked Cannellini Beans
My sister developed this baked cannellini beans recipe after a Christmas holiday. We were still all together but nobody wanted...
Jicama and Black Bean Salad
There are so many colorful items in this black bean salad, there is no need for a garnish. The jicama...
Confetti Macaroni Salad
The bits of bright red and green in this easy macaroni salad remind me of fun confetti. The inspiration for...
Bacon Buffalo Chicken Dip
This Buffalo dip is must-have dish at our annual Fourth of July backyard barbecue! It celebrates America's love for Buffalo...
Sesame Ginger Beef Skewers
My family loves the flavors of these zippy kabobs. They're perfect for a laid-back cookout in the backyard. —Jasey McBurnett,...
Chipotle Sweet Potato Salad
I love the velvety taste and texture of sweet potatoes. A friend served sweet potatoes cooked with peppers, and they...
Roasted Strawberry Sheet Cake
My Grandma Gigi loved summer berry cakes. Almost any time I’d call her during the warmer months, she’d invite me...
Bacon Cheeseburgers with Fry Sauce
In Utah, fry sauce is a beloved condiment. We use it not just as a dip for fries, but also...
Sun-Dried Tomato Grilled Cheese Sandwich
Grilled cheese is a classic quick and easy meal. I love experimenting with different combinations. This is one of my...
Summer Turkey Kabobs
These kabobs let you enjoy Thanksgiving flavors at any time of the year! We enjoy grilling them in the summer....
