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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    Juicy Cherry Pie

    Cherry season is in the heart of summer. For this pie, choose fresh tart cherries that are bright in color, shiny and plump. They also should feel relatively firm when pressed lightly. —Karen Berner, New Canaan, Connecticut

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    All-American Sheet Cake

    My sweet and tangy sheet cake piled with fresh whipped cream and juicy fruit is so good, you might just...


    Papa Burger

    When whipping up something for Father’s Day or the Fourth of July, I go big and tall with this fully...


    Southern Peach Upside-Down Cake

    A dear friend from the South gave me the idea for this peachy cake. I add bourbon and top each...


    Juicy & Delicious Mixed Spice-Burgers

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

    Yummy Cookie Bars

    I received this recipe from a special co-worker at school, and it is always a huge success when I make...


    Lime-Rosemary Shrimp Skewers

    I had a big bunch of rosemary, so I turned the stems into skewers for grilling shrimp. Serve with rice...


    Slow Cooker Calico Beans

    With so many folks moving to meatless or healthier food choices, I decided to remove the meat from the original...


    Sweet Onion Pimiento Cheese Deviled Eggs

    For my mother's 92nd birthday, we had pimiento cheese deviled eggs as part of the spread. They’re timeless and always...


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    Teriyaki Grilled Chicken

    Plan ahead to marinate chicken overnight for wonderful flavor. Leftovers of this teriyaki grilled chicken breast are fabulous the next...


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    Best Strawberry Shortcake

    For a dazzling summer dessert, you can’t beat juicy strawberries and fresh whipped cream over homemade shortcake. My father added...


    Frozen Strawberry Dessert

    My grandpa gave me many of my grandmother's and great-grandmother's recipes, including this frozen strawberry dessert, along with many wonderful...


    Bacon-Wrapped Stuffed Jalapenos

    Sunday is grill-out day for my husband, Cliff, and these bacon-wrapped jalapeno poppers are one of his specialties. We usually...

    Special Stuffed Strawberries

    These sweet bites can be made ahead of time, and they look really colorful on a tray. I will sometimes...


    Kentucky Grilled Chicken

    This chicken is perfect for an outdoor summer meal, and my family thinks it's fantastic. It takes about an hour...


    Colorful Fruit Kabobs

    These luscious fruit kabobs are perfect as a summer appetizer, snack or side dish. The citrus glaze clings well and...


    Contest-Winning Old-Fashioned Potato Salad

    We live at the edge of Pennsylvania Dutch Country, where there are lots of small farms. Country markets are plentiful...


    Four-Bean Medley

    This side dish always gets compliments. It’s easy to make ahead and simmer in the slow cooker, so it’s super...


    Strawberry Biscuit Shortcake

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


    Green Bean-Cherry Tomato Salad

    My grandmother made a cold green bean salad with potatoes for every family barbecue. Now I bring my own version...


    Sweet & Smoky Pulled Pork Sandwiches

    My primo pork is smoky, tender and tastes like it came from a barbecue joint. Without much help from me,...


    Super Easy Country-Style Ribs

    I'm a die-hard rib fan. When we were growing up, our mom made these for us all the time, and...

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    Burger Americana

    Go on a burger road trip in your own backyard. Grill the patties and load them sky-high with your favorite...


    Colorful Quinoa Salad

    My youngest daughter recently learned she has to avoid gluten, dairy and eggs, which gave me a new challenge in...


    Grilled Lemon-Dill Shrimp

    This grilled shrimp is one of my go-to recipes when I stare at the freezer and draw a blank. Add...


    Chicken with Peach-Cucumber Salsa

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


    Layered Garden Bean Salad

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


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    Picnic Berry Shortcakes

    You can make the berry sauce ahead of time and chill it. Then assemble the entire dessert right before the...