July 4th Recipes

To keep our kitchen cool, we grill chicken outdoors and serve it with a minty peach salsa that can easily...

Savory, sweet and all-around tasty, sweet pickled onions are easy to make and will last for a year and then some.

I am a Sriracha fanatic, so that’s what inspired this dish. You can boil the brats in your favorite beer...

For easy entertaining, cover and refrigerate the salad a few hours before guests arrive so you don't have to bother...

My stepmom was born in Mexico and introduced us to hot dogs with avocado and bacon. We were instantly hooked....

Grilled flatbread is a tasty way to put fresh garden vegetables to use. It's so versatile: Simply change the vegetables...

We make the most of tomatoes when they are in season and plentiful, and I love an old-fashioned homemade dressing...

We planted strawberries a few years ago and these tangy-sweet frozen yogurt pops are my very favorite treats to make...

With only three ingredients and ten-minute prep time, this supper's fast enough to throw together after a long day of...

If one of the reasons you go to fairs is to satisfy your craving for kettle corn, you'll get the...

My son and I collaborated in the kitchen one day to put our own unique twist on classic baby back...

I served this recipe to my family while we were on vacation and they were all amazed! The best part:...

My mother-in-law was from the Bahamas and famous for her cooking, including this warm potato salad. Everyone knew her affectionately...

A dear friend showed me how to use up cucumbers in a tangy salad. The longer it chills, the deeper...

My mother made the best warm potato salad, and now it's a tradition at all of our tables. Sometimes I...

Rice vinegar, sesame oil and cayenne create a sweet-hot Asian flavor that will light up your taste buds! —Alivia Dockery,...

I love an ice-cold beer on a hot summer day. I also love sweet tea, so one day I got...

I was fortunate enough to have a dear friend share this recipe with me more than 50 years ago. The...

My family thinks these juicy cheeseburgers are super deluxe, with or without a bun. Customize them with mushrooms, onion, bacon...

These are excellent burgers for a backyard gathering! I came up with the dish while trying to find something new...

I hand-pick wild strawberries for this saucy chicken dish. We love it with fresh spring greens and a sweet white...

When I lived in Texas, I decided to create a cocktail that represented my new home. I've found that blood...

Sometimes I serve this side dish chilled and other times we enjoy it hot.
It has a pleasant tinge...

One night I goofed, accidentally using the balsamic butter I save for grilling chicken on my pound cake. What a...

These pops offer a fun and unique way to enjoy the sweet, toasty flavor of homemade caramel. —Kathryn Conrad, Milwaukee,...

This ruby-red showstopper has been a family favorite for more than 30 years. When I take it to potluck parties...

These fajitas are the best, and a much healthier version of the typically pan-fried ones you find in restaurants. I...

We enjoy the tart, peppery taste of capers. No one likes a bland veggie, and caper butter helps peppers, squash...

A friend suggested I add a sprig of rosemary to lemonade. The herb makes the drink taste fresh and light,...