July 4th Recipes

Fresh garden vegetables add color and crunch to this attractive salad. Its pleasant vinaigrette-type dressing is sparked with ground mustard...

With their explosion of flavors and textures, these kabobs make a quick, satisfying entree. —Chris Anderson, Morton, Illinois.

Our BLT pasta salad will get everyone's attention at your next cookout or backyard barbecue. It brings the classic combination...

We’re going to make you an offer you can’t refuse: Spend just a few minutes in the kitchen to serve...

A sugar cone and brickle crust, fresh peaches and ice cream—you can't go wrong! Top with hot caramel for a...

I developed this recipe for a friend who needed a potato salad that could withstand Fourth of July weather. The...

We Northeasterners have been baking this pie since the 18th century. Settlers would’ve used little wild blueberries and topped it...

Party guests can mingle and enjoy these tasty portable lettuce wraps without having to juggle plates and forks. — Michael...

Get a load of this loaded potato salad with sour cream, bacon, shredded cheddar, green onions and more. The ingredients...

My kids love homemade ice pops, and I love knowing that the ones we make are good for them. We...

My grandmom’s long-cherished chowchow recipe has Pennsylvania Dutch roots. The pickled relish of cabbage, onions and peppers is tart and...

The combination of caraway and orange keeps this slaw from being anything but run-of-the-mill. I always get requests to bring...

Nothing is better than having a sauce with the perfect slather consistency. Here's one that will ensure a lip-smacking feast....

Like a string of pearls on a little black dress, a vinaigrette is a classic way to dress a salad....

We like trying to make "street foods" at home, perfecting recipes for dishes like gyros and these spiced burgers, known...

Bring on the red, white and blue with these creative cupcakes, perfect for the Fourth of July, Memorial Day or...

A beer margarita gives you the casual ease of a beer with the citrusy pop of a margarita. Cheers!

When we want a healthy snack, we dip bananas in yogurt, roll 'em in cereal, then freeze. Ta-da! —Scarlett Elrod,...

O say can you see this amazing dessert at your next gathering? I make it ahead of time and keep...

My family loves ice cream cake, so they were delighted when I first presented this dessert. It's light, delicious and...

Summer's the perfect time to toss up this watermelon salad. You'd never expect it, but spinach is awesome here. Eat...

Tangy, juicy and delicious balsamic chicken is what's for dinner.

Learn how to make this super easy no-bake cheesecake. We have got you covered—every step of the way!

In the middle of summer, nothing hits the spot quite like this sublime Key lime dessert. Cold, creamy and tart,...

This fantastic barbecue bacon burger has it all: melted cheese, tangy barbecue sauce, crispy bacon and thick onion rings. A...

Mom's apple pie might be a cliché, but others have tried and failed to rival my mom's recipe. My siblings...

This has been a go-to dish for me throughout the years. It's great as a side or can be served...

It only takes a handful of ingredients to make a bright, refreshing and incredibly flavorful Greek salad.

One of my favorite pies is creamy, crunchy and patriotic. Make squiggles with the sauces, or use them for a...