July 4th Recipes

My mom’s apple crisp is the best in all of Texas, honest! I tweaked it slightly, though, and now I...

It seams Mom was always making biscuits. She served them plain for breakfast and dinner, especially when we had stew...

"Wow!" is what folks will say when they dig into this lovely fruit salad piled high in an eye-catching watermelon...

This ice cream sandwich recipe makes for an incredibly tasty frozen treat, especially on a hot summer day.

German coleslaw recipe contains no mayonnaise, and we promise you won’t miss it! This salad has the perfect balance of...

You'll relish this zesty condiment Erlene Cornelius sends! "For years, I stirred this up 'by guess and by golly' before...

Dill and cucumbers are natural companions in a number of dishes. I turn to this recipe every summer when my...

A lighter take on the traditional potato salad that packs Italian flavors.

When you're short on time but long for cheesecake, try this fruity dessert. Ricotta and cream cheeses give every bit...

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

"My son and our friends often spend a day fishing," writes JoAnn McGuane of Spring, Texas. "This is one of...

Because most of the ingredients are ones I have on hand, this salad is a great choice when I need...

Since a co-worker shared this teriyaki sirloin steak recipe with me, I seldom make steak any other way. It's an...

This is my favorite way to grill pork chops. The meat turns out so moist and tender when it's fixed...

Here's a yummy, elegant-looking steak dish that's a breeze to make. Much of the preparation can be done in advance....

Apples and chicken may seem like an unusual combination, but they make a wonderful meal when grilled to perfection. The...

This cold penne pasta salad is ready to serve in 20 minutes thanks to an assist from store-bought Italian dressing....

Kids like assembling these creative kabobs almost as much as they like devouring them. The whole family is sure to...

My guests see fireworks when I turn a frozen pound cake into a patriotic pleaser! Assemble this tempting torte early...

"I love garlic, and this golden-brown chicken with its fragrant spices and citrus tang is an excellent way to showcase...

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

After one bite of this grilled corn on the cob, you'll never go back to your old way of preparing...

I serve this tasty variation on the traditional hamburger at backyard get-togethers. Similar to Greek gyros, the herbed ground beef...

Our striking "flag" salad drew plenty of attention at our Independence Day party. The shimmering stripes are formed with distinctive...

This pleasing pasta salad is like eating a BLT in a bowl. Filled with crispy bacon, chopped tomato, celery and...

Fresh from the oven, these homemade buns provide a delicious and convenient way to serve my beef.—Betty Sitzman, Wray, Colorado

Here's the scoop on a sensational sauce! Describes Betty Leibnitz of Hallock, Minnesota, "It has fresh-fruit flavor and is delicious...

Full of summer fruit, these thick berry blends are the perfect way to savor hot days. "I serve tall glasses...