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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    Blackberry Frozen Yogurt

    You could also use boysenberries, raspberries or strawberries for this delicious dessert. — Rebecca Baird, Salt Lake City, Utah


    Marinated Turkey Tenderloins

    These moist grilled tenderloins marinate overnight in a savory teriyaki and soy sauce mixture. "I had used this recipe for...


    Celery Seed Potato Salad

    From Branchville, New Jersey, field editor Grace Yaskovic shares this fresh-tasting potato salad seasoned with onion and celery seed. The...


    Grilled Country-Style Ribs

    This easy method for moist and tender grilled country-style ribs combines the convenience of the oven with all the smoky...


    Refreshing Rhubarb Ice Cream

    No matter where my military family is stationed, this ice cream always makes me think of my parents’ backyard rhubarb...


    South Carolina-Style Ribs

    This recipe makes some of the best country-style pork ribs you'll ever eat, especially when cooked on a grill. We...


    Hop, Skip and Go

    Here's a different drink for a beer-drinking crowd. It gets a touch of sweetness from lemonade. Make it in a...


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    Mojito

    Mojitos aren't just for beach vacations! With this mojito recipe, you can have a refreshing rum cocktail any time, any...

    Grilled Three-Potato Salad

    Everyone in our extended family loves to cook, so I put together all of our favorite recipes in a cookbook...


    Buttery-Onion Corn on the Cob

    My mother has been making this recipe for years. Every time I make it for company they rave and can't...


    Refrigerator Pickles

    "These pickles are some of the best I have ever eaten. They're so good and easy to make that you'll...


    Shrimp and Scallop Kabobs

    “These seafood kabobs are a big hit with everyone who loves spicy food. Don’t forget to use the extra seasoned...


    Garlic-Butter Parmesan Corn

    This is the best grilled corn I have ever tasted! The butter, garlic and cheese perk up the flavor and...


    One-For-All Marinated Beef

    "I use this great marinade not just for beef, but for everything I grill-from pork chops to chicken," notes Sue...


    Pepperoni Pasta Salad

    This pepperoni pasta salad is delicious as soon as you toss it together. Or make it ahead so the bright...


    Raisin Coleslaw

    Using purchased shredded cabbage cuts prep time for this salad. If you don't care for raisins, chop up some dried...


    Sausage Squash Kabobs

    Expect a crowd to gather around the grill when these flavorful kabobs are cooking. The zesty honey-mustard glaze gives a...

    Caramel Chip Bars

    It's fun to take a yellow cake mix and create something that is this rich and wonderful. We like eating...


    Steak on a Stick

    I combine molasses, mustard and soy sauce to make these the most robust kabobs you've ever tasted. You'll never miss...


    Orange-Ginger Pork Chops

    Basting chops with this tangy sauce makes them extremely tender and savory. My family requests this dish for the terrific...


    Healthy Apple Cobbler

    The fragrant aroma of apples and cinnamon wafting from the kitchen will whet your appetite for the yummy fall favorite...


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    Dill Pickle Potato Salad

    This creamy dill pickle potato salad makes a flavorful and attractive addition to a Fourth of July picnic or church...


    Best-Ever Chocolate Cake

    You can't miss with this delightful old-fashioned dessert. It's truly the best ever chocolate cake! It is moist and chocolaty,...

    Italian Turkey Burgers

    Seasoned with oregano and Parmesan cheese, these plump burgers are a delicious change-of-pace entree. I like to serve them on...


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    Contest-Winning Picnic Pasta Salad

    My family's not big on traditional pasta salads made with mayonnaise, so when I served this colorful version that uses...


    Blueberry Upside-Down Cake

    This cake is a family favorite when blueberries are in season. —Charlotte Harrison, North Providence, Rhode Island


    Campfire Beans

    Served with cheese-topped cornbread, this is delicious! —Flo Rahn, Hillsboro, Kansas


    Easy Rhubarb Relish

    I remember eating this relish at my grandmother's over 50 years ago. My mother made it for years and now...


    Rhubarb Ketchup

    I received this recipe from a friend about 15 years ago. It's a nice surprise for ketchup lovers, and so...